NYS/Hawley statement on Assembly Minority Leader position

A STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN STEVE HAWLEY (R,C,I-Batavia) “After discussions with family, friends and colleagues, I have decided not to explore a potential run to become the next Assembly Minority Leader. I sincerely appreciate all of the support and consideration I’ve received over the last few days.  For our conference and constituents, it …

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BATAVIA/Det. Sgt. retires from Police Department, citing changes in bail reform and discovery law that take away victim’s rights, handcuffing law enforcement

The recent changes to cash bail and discovery laws in NYS was all the reinforcement that Det. Sgt. Kevin Czora needed to announce his retirement. After 20 years at the Batavia Police Department, Czora will walk away from law enforcement, recharge his batteries for a while, then find something outside …

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Top 5 Video News Service viewer photos/2019

5. Varysburg/Hidden Valley 10/22/19- Submitted by Arlana Pathammavong 4. Corfu/Indian Falls 4/12/19- Submitted by Kimberly Reed 3. Grazing deer on the Tonawanda 9/24/19- Submitted by Aaron Williams 2. Piebald deer in Oakfield 9/15/19 -Submitted by Tiffany and Joseph Gould 1. Wyoming County/Java Center butterflies/9/14/19-Submitted by Don Camp

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Top 10 Video News Service stories for 2019

10. Orleans County stand off 12/3/19 9. Scanner Report/Bethany/Vehicle slowly rolling down the road with driver in and out of consciousness 8. Scanner Report/Batavia/Stand off Liberty street 11/18/19 7. Batavia/Rt. 5 City of Batavia 3:00p.m./snow 12/11/19 6. State Police/Vertical light bars-WHEC TV- 12/12/19 5. Scanner Report/Batavia/ Cable man out of …

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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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