WNY/Celebrating the new LPN Graduates of Genesee Valley BOCES

Press release/provided photos In the heart of the Genesee Valley, a new generation of healthcare warriors stepped into the light on Friday, March 8th, ready to embark on a journey defined by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serve. The Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) School of Practical Nursing …

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WNY/Genesee Region League All Stars for 2024

Boys Basketball-Front row -L-R-Oakfield/Alabama– Avery Watterson. Notre Dame– Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jaden Sherwood, Jay Antinore. Wheatland Chili– Leighton Williams, Jaden Schwenebraten. Row 2-Attica-Rob Crowley/Coach of the Year/Attica, Clayton Bezon Jack Janes, Cole Harding. Alexander-Trent Woods, Dylan Pohl. Row 3-Pembroke-Tyson Totten, Avery Ferreira. Elba-Mike Long. Byron/Bergen- Braedyn Chambry Girls Basketball-Front row-L-R-Notre Dame-Sofia …

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WNY/United Way announces Community Impact multi-year program grants

Press release Agency Applications Deadline: April 1, 2024 at 5pm EST  ROCHESTER, NY–United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announces approximately $6 million in Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant opportunities powered through the Community Impact Fund. These investments support impact-driven multi-year community programs that engage one or several …

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WNY/Hawley attends press conference calling for increased CHIPS funding for local roads and bridges

Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) attended a press conference on Thursday to call for greater state investments in local roads, bridges and culverts. Hawley was joined by his colleagues in both the state Senate and Assembly in response to the governor’s proposal to cut CHIPS aid by $60 …

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WNY/Scholarship opportunity announcement: The Salmon Children’s Foundation Scholarship for the Trades 2024

Press release Scholarship Overview: The Salmon Children’s Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our scholarship program aimed at supporting high school graduates of the class of 2024 who are passionate about pursuing a career in the trades or attending trade school. The Salmon Children’s Foundation – Jim Salmon …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Varysburg man accused of taking money for work that was never completed after a two-county investigation

Press release On January 25th, 2024, David J. Fladie, 35, of Varysburg, NY, was arrested on three counts of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree and three counts of Scheme to Defraud in the 1st Degree. The arrests involve three separate cases where Fladie acted as a contractor and accepted …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Business Education Alliance Job Fair at BOCES, full of opportunities for graduating seniors

Genesee County BEA hosted a Job Fair for graduating Seniors on Friday at Genesee Valley BOCES at the Batavia Campus. Students were prepared on how to engage with local company representatives about their job opportunities before arrival today. Students were provided with a guidebook and had information in advance about …

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