PRESS RELEASE On August 3, 2020 the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Christopher B. Lapress, 38, of Buffalo, NY, for Rape 2nd degree (D Felony), Promoting a Sexual Performance of a Child- 3 counts (D Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In August 2018, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation …
Press release Cleaning and Safety Procedures will be Implemented for Reopening BATAVIA – Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming today applauded the governor’s announcement that the state’s casinos and racinos will be allowed to reopen beginning on September 9th, 2020. “We are appreciative of the Governor’s announcement,” said Henry Wojtaszek, President …
Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Terrance Rainey, 35, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of bank robbery by use of a dangerous weapon, was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. The defendant was …
Press release LeRoy, New York, July 21, 2020 – The DIGIES is an annual digital media conference and festival run by the School Library System, a program of the Genesee Valley BOCES. The mission of The DIGIES is to strengthen the digital media continuum between PreK-12 schools, higher education and …
PRESS RELEASE Due to the number of complaints from the public, over the July 4th holiday weekend, State Police targeted people bringing illegal fireworks purchased in Pennsylvania into New York State. State Troopers were highly visible along state highways and in the communities we patrol, aggressively enforcing New York’s fireworks laws. Illegal …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that his annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will unfortunately be postponed this year in the wake of the COVID-19 virus’ presence in America. The intent behind this postponement is to protect our veterans who were interested in traveling to Washington, D.C. …
Press release The United States Marshals Service Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in the apprehension of a convicted sex offender in the Rochester area. Christopher Campbell, 41, is wanted on a Parole Violation warrant issued by New York State Parole on March 27, 2020. Campbell was convicted in …
PRESS RELEASE On May 6, 2020, SP Machias Troopers arrested Elizabeth C. Armstrong, 28, of Perry, for petit larceny. Troopers investigating an April 28, 2020 theft complaint at a residence on Shari Lane in the town of Yorkshire determined Armstrong had allegedly stolen property from that location. Armstrong was arrested …
Public Health Column Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations. Vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday. National Infant Immunization Week …
Postal workers in NYS will have the option to wear a mask or face covering, but are not required to. According to Karen Mazurkiewicz, Strategic Communications/USPS-Central PA & WNY Districts, the United States Postal Service employees are not required to wear masks because the Postal Service is a federal entity …