GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Pair charged with endangering after being accused of leaving drug paraphernalia accessible to children

Shannon L. Smith, 46, and Joseph J. Kostanciak, 33, of Pembroke, NY, are each charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation on August 18, 2023. Smith and Kostanciak allegedly allowed drug paraphernalia, including an uncapped needle used for illicit drug use, to be …

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WYOMING COUNTY/First ever “Attica Take Down” draws a large crowd at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday

The first ever “Attica Take Down” Mixed Martial Arts event at Veterans Memorial Park in Attica was the place to be on Saturday. Event Coordinator Dan Kirpatrick says the community and Full Contact Promotions came together really quickly to plan the “Attica Take Down” in about two months. He says …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man involved in Batavia standoff in July, now facing charges with the Sheriff’s Department

(File photo from July 30, 2023) BATAVIA/Lockport man charged after pursuit and standoff on Sunday – Video News Service Akeem R. Gibson, 33, of W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY, is charged with reckless endangerment 1st degree, a class D felony and unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor …

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NYS/State Ag Commissioner announces USDA disaster designation for NY to assist farms impacted by May Freeze event

Announces Additional Crop Loss Declaration, Lifting New York Ingredient Requirement and Allowing New York Farm Wineries to Temporarily Source Grapes or Juice from Outside of New York Freeze/Frost Event in May 2023 Significantly Impacted New York Growers Across the State Press release State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Oxbo International’s continued growth a benefit to the region says Assemblyman Hawley during his business tour

Assemblyman Steve Hawley held a business tour on Thursday afternoon at Oxbo International, located in Byron on Batavia Byron Road. “They highlight the many different types of enterprises throughout the assembly district and throughout NYS,” says Hawley. “Agriculture is not only the number one industry/employer in this area, not just …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester Regional Health cuts the ribbon at their new Batavia Medical Campus across from Federal Drive 

(Provided information and photos) FACTS ABOUT THE BATAVIA MEDICAL CAMPUS: Located at 8103 Oak Orchard Road in the Town of Batavia Richard “Chip” Davis, Ph.D./CEO of Rochester Regional Health Daniel Ireland/President, Rochester Regional Health, United Memorial Medical Center

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GENESEE COUNTY/Darien/Concert Arrest Report for Nickelback/Brantley Gilbert concert

The following were arrested at Six Flags Darien Lake during the Nickelback/Brantley GilbertConcert on August 16, 2023. They were all issued appearance tickets to appear September 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM. William J. Oatman, 23, of Liberty St., Adams, NY, was arrested and charged with harassment 2nd degree after allegedly …

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