Category: WNY
WNY/U.S. Attorney Ross appoints 2024 District Election Officer
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Bonanno has been appointed to serve as …
UConnectCare focuses in on Red Ribbon Week
Press release: The “scene” is set for UConnectCare’s Prevention Department to “direct” local school and community projects during this month’s Red Ribbon Week, which is draping itself in the theme, “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign, will take …
WNY/Back-To School: What schools and parents should know about vaping and nicotine pouches
Press release Batavia, NY — With students back in school this month, public health leaders from Tobacco-Free Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties (TF-GOW) say it’s important to be aware of the risks of vaping, as well as a new nicotine product called nicotine pouches. Many users say they’re a safer …
WNY/New Jersey man pleads guilty in fraud scheme
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jaspreet Singh, 29, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Franz M. Wright, …
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs presents check to Make a Difference Rescue
Video of check presentation-Link to more information on MAD Rescue of WNY located in Albion, NY. Money Will be used for Dog Rescue Efforts in Puerto Rico Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Make a Difference (M.A.D) Rescue with a …
WROTB offers president/CEO job to Buffalo Mayor Brown
Video of announcement/Mike Pettinella By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Byron Brown, the mayor of Buffalo since 2006, has been offered the job of president and chief executive officer of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (City of Buffalo photo) The board of directors of the public benefit company at 4:29 …
WNY/United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes evolves funding model for sustainable growth and continued community support
Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y., Friday, August 9, 2024 – The United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is evolving its funding model strategy today to maintain vital support to the community tomorrow. United Way has evolved its Community Impact Fund—the organization’s funding vehicle–to support more organizations across the six-county region …