GENESEE COUNTY/Man who was shot by homeowner during home invasion, jailed after court appearance today

Charles E. Cooper, 36, of W. Seneca St., Lodi, NY is charged with burglary 1st, robbery 1st, forcible theft with a dangerous instrument, and grand larceny 3rd, property exceeding $3,000, after he forced his way into a residence on Clinton street road in Stafford on November 5, 2019. Cooper allegedly …

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BATAVIA/Town of Batavia Fire gives Board update on new firehouse after fire protection agreement renewal

A public hearing in regards to fire protection services was held before the regular Batavia Town Board meeting on Wednesday night. A group of volunteers with the Town of Batavia Fire Department attended the public hearing and also updated the Town Board on the progress of a new Station 2 …

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BATAVIA/City Council looking into a multi-sport complex, upgrading the ice rink, tractor trailer traffic, housing issues, appointed a part time City Court Judge

In a long City Council Conference and Business meeting combined, City Council listened to and discussed many issues on Monday night. During Public Comments, residents from the Oak street/Richmond avenue area asked council to do something about the increased tractor trailer traffic on Oak street/Rt. 98. Another resident spoke of …

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NYS/Schumer announces Feds have issued new financial guidance to lenders confirming the legality of industrial hemp

Press release U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer yesterday revealed, following his major push, that the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), in tandem with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, have confirmed the legality of …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Teen accused of burglary and grand larceny

Jahmaal L. Barnes, 19, of Batavia Stafford Townline Rd., Batavia, is charged with burglary 3rd and grand larceny 4th following an investigation. Barnes allegedly entered the apartment of another person and allegedly stole the person’s debit card on November 14, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Barnes was arraigned in the Town of …

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