ORLEANS COUNTY/Chief Deputy Gifaldi retires from Sheriff’s Department

Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Administrative Chief Deputy Jeffrey A. Gifaldi on his well-deserved retirement. Chief Deputy Gifaldi has had a remarkable and dedicated career in law enforcement, beginning with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. He then served with the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/William Zipfel retires as jail superintendent, considers rekindling interest in skydiving

Video-(12.27.24)-William Zipfel says goodbye after 42 1/2 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service On Friday afternoon, William Zipfel was “walked out” of the new Genesee County Jail on West Main Street Road in a ceremony saluting the end of a 42 ½-year career …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Hats off to the Sheriff! Colleagues, county officials, friends, family honor William Sheron Jr. on his retirement

Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron Jr., right, accepts his badge from Undersheriff Brad Mazur, left, and Sheriff-Elect Joseph Graff during Thursday night’s retirement party at Terry Hills Restaurant. (Photos by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service One by one they came up to the podium – sharing …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Communications Coordinator retires from the Sheriff’s Office after 35 years of service

Press release After 35 years of service, Communications Coordinator Russell L. Lang is working his last shift Friday, October 1, at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Russ began his career on August 9, 1986, as a Dispatcher, and on June 17, 1989, he was appointed Communications Coordinator and has held …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/ARC Executive Director announces retirement

Press release Retirement is on the horizon for ARC of Genesee Orleans Executive Director Donna Saskowski. The Darien resident’s summer retirement will cap off a successful 32-year career at the local nonprofit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Donna’s first position at Arc of Genesee …

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BATAVIA/Det. Sgt. retires from Police Department, citing changes in bail reform and discovery law that take away victim’s rights, handcuffing law enforcement

The recent changes to cash bail and discovery laws in NYS was all the reinforcement that Det. Sgt. Kevin Czora needed to announce his retirement. After 20 years at the Batavia Police Department, Czora will walk away from law enforcement, recharge his batteries for a while, then find something outside …

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