ORLEANS COUNTY/Schumer launches push to delay SNAP cost shifts to save Rochester-Finger Lakes County budgets from footing a $5.6 million bill each year to make up for devastating food cuts

Schumer was joined by local leaders at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Eastern Orleans Community Center at 75 Public Square in Holley, NY on Thursday morning. Last Year Trump And Republicans Made The Largest Cut To SNAP In History – NEARLY $200 BILLION; In New York, SNAP Is Administered By Counties …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Town Supervisor advises July Planning Board Meetings have been cancelled

Planning Board Meeting Update – Stream Data Centers application Following consultation with the Planning Board Chair, it has been determined that the July 6, 2026 Planning Board meeting will not be held. This is due to the fact that GCEDC has advised the Board that it will be unable to complete …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC prepares resolutions for STREAM US Data Centers, LLC project

Press release BATAVIA – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) Board of Directors has requested GCEDC staff to prepare a final SEQR Consistency Resolution and financial incentives resolutions for the proposed STREAM US Data Centers, LLC project at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Special Town Board Meeting/July 1st, 2026

Video of meeting-July 1, 2026 AGENDATOWN OF BATAVIASPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, July 1, 20265:00 P.M. Meeting To Be Held At:Batavia Town Court Facility4120 West Main St Rd. A. Calling Meeting to Order: B. Resolutions:No. 133 Town Of Batavia-SEQR-Seak Lead Agency Resolution Kiwanis ParkPlayground Expansion Project.No. 134 Resolution For The SEQR …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Downtown Perry becomes a canvas for creativity during 20th Annual Perry Chalk Art Festival

Press release PERRY, N.Y. – Downtown Perry will once again come alive with color, creativity and community spirit as the 20th Annual Perry Chalk Art Festival transforms village sidewalks into a spectacular outdoor art gallery on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, July …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign/Independence Day

STOP-DWI poster contest honorable mention-Artist: Isabella Doulin, 11th grade Batavia High School Press release Law enforcement agencies across Genesee County, including the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Batavia Police Department, will participate in a coordinated STOP-DWI enforcement effort aimed at reducing impaired driving and saving lives. The …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Community Spotlight/A rare cancer diagnosis pushes founder of PlantHERPurpose to make a difference in the community

Chantea Teah Mitchell (second from the right) with volunteers, from left, Ameya, Robin, and Kylin on Tuesday evening, during the Growth Through Safety session with Sgt. Francis from the Albion Police Department, who offered a free Self Defense Class In just the first three weeks, PlantHERPurpose has quickly taken root …

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