BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/May 1, 2022

Arrests Trespass; Harassment 2nd, 9:28 PM, Sunday, April 24, 2022, W. Main St. – On April 24, 2022, Officer Post arrested Lazeuia D. WASHINGTON, M/44 of Batavia, NY, for Trespass and Harassment in the 2nd Degree after he entered a local business that he was previously told not to enter, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is pleased to announce the return of the Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will be offering its third annual Teen Academy July 18 – July 22, 2022, at a new venue, Genesee Community College. “We are excited to be partnering with Genesee Community College. The campus provides us the opportunity to introduce Teen Academy participants to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/It’s all about new beginnings as the GCC Fashion Show returns to the runway on Saturday night

After being forced to move to an online venue the past two years due to pandemic protocols, the GCC Fashion Program has returned to the runway at the Richard C. Call Arena. The theme of the 41st Annual GCC Fashion Show is “Regeneration” Students in the Fashion Program say it’s …

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BATAVIA/The Brick Community Enrichment Center cuts the ribbon on their new available space at the Harvester Center

Macy Paradise III and Fiancé Nicole Johnson have officially cut the ribbon at their grand opening event of The Brick at the Harvester Center in Batavia on Friday night. Paradise and Johnson have been renovating the space on the ground floor and opened their doors with a Kids Dance Party …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee County Funding Corporation approves tax-exempt bonds for Rochester Regional Health

Projects will generate over $172.6 million of economic benefits to Genesee County and other communities Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Funding Corporation (GCFC), an affiliate of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), approved tax-exempt bonds to support projects by Rochester Regional Health (RRH) expanding healthcare services …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS-2022 County Health Rankings

Press release According to the 2022 County Health Rankings, released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) Genesee and Orleans Counties rank 38th and 54th respectively in overall Health Outcomes. The Rankings are available at www.countyhealthrankings.org. “As Chief Health Strategists, we …

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NYS/NYSCOPBA calls on NYS Legislature to address significant rise in prison violence and repeal HALT

Violence in facilities exploding since implementation of HALT Violent attacks on staff by incarcerated individuals is on pace to surpass last year’s yearly record-setting total For Immediate Release-Press release April 27, 2022 Albany, NY – The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) calls on the New …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia CTE Center students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society

Press release Batavia, New York, April 27, 2022 – In April, the Batavia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter announced the names of 31 career and technical student inductees. These students met the rigorous criteria set forth by this national organization. The minimum grade …

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