BATAVIA/Historian Michael Eula talks about his latest book release “Historic Chronicles of Genesee County”

Michael J. Eula is the Genesee County, New York Historian and a Professor Emeritus of History at El Camino College. He is the author of more than thirty articles and books in American and European history, including Between Peasant and Urban Villager: Italian-Americans of New Jersey and New York , …

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BATAVIA/State St. and Washington Ave. Businesses create petition to restore parking and accessibility

File photo/April 22, 2024 State St. and Washington Ave. Businesses are distributing a petition to residents to restore parking and accessibility. The group says it will forward the petition to City Council and any pertinent City employees involved in the project. The group reached out to a council member about …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Empire State Development receives Economic Development Partner of the Year Award at GCEDC Annual Meeting/April 26, 2024

(Information from provided press release) The annual meeting celebrates the community’s growth and investments in shovel-ready sites, engaged students in workforce development programs, and regional initiatives that grow and create family-sustaining careers in Genesee County. Jeff Janiszewski, SVP, Strategic Business Development/Global NY accepts award and provided keynote address Information from …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde announces retirement at GCEDC Annual Meeting

GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde with Keynote speaker Jeff Janiszewski, Senior V.P. of Strategic Business Dev./Global NY/ Empire State Development on Friday GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde announced his retirement from GCEDC at the Annual Meeting held at Batavia Downs on Friday afternoon. Hyde has provided leadership and vision to GCEDC since …

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Gov. Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announce the start of construction for Edwards Vacuum semiconductor supply chain facility at STAMP in Alabama

Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York’s Green CHIPS Program Project Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Winners announced in the Annual Genesee County “I Voted” Sticker Contest

Press release The Genesee County Board of Elections is thrilled to announce the Second Annual “I Voted” sticker contest winners. The contest, coordinated by the Board of Elections, showcased the creative talent of local students and their involvement in the electoral process. The contest received many submissions, with over 300 …

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BATAVIA/BHS State Wrestling Champion, Casper Stewart, recognized by Assemblyman Hawley

(Information provided by an Assemblyman Hawley Press Release) Assemblyman Steve Hawley recognized State Wrestling Champion Casper Stewart with an official state Assembly proclamation and citation at Batavia High School on Wednesday.  Casper was crowned the Division II 145-pound State Champion after defeating Kieran Cullen in the finals 4-2. Assemblyman Hawley …

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