Month: December 2018

High Wind Warning for tonight * Batavia Downs moves up Fireworks to 9 p.m. * New laws in NYS

Fireworks now scheduled for 9 p.m. due to High Wind Warning

Thanks to the Safe Haven Law no one ever has to abandon a child again.

Body of missing elderly man found near his home in Barre * Batavia man busted for driving drugged on a scooter in a department store * High Wind Watch for much of the region

Police bust Batavia man for dangerous drunk driving in LeRoy * Former FASNY President in Alexander is laid to rest * Sharp rise in flu cases across the state

BHS’s Ray Leach named tops in the region * Veteran Buffalo Bill Kyle Williams to play his final game * Flu cases on the rise in NYS

Batavia’s star athlete is named as region’s best * Batavia man jailed for driving over twice the legal limit in LeRoy * Health Department officials on the lookout for a possible dog owner

Suspect in Amber Alert may face federal charges * County unemployment rate released * Troopers look for Grinch who stole restaurant sign on Christmas Eve

Dog bite reported Monday, officials want to be sure dog is up to date on anti-rabies vaccine

The two county health departments work collaboratively on common issues

Batavia man could federal charges for taking a protected minor across state lines * Christmas Eve Grinch accused of stealing business sign in Batavia * Drug arrest on Christmas Morning in Oakfield

Christmas Day fire damages Maple St. building * Minimum wage going up * Gasoline prices going down

86 used, but carefully refurbished laptop computers will soon be on route to students in Jamaica

Ellicott Street resident jailed for strangulation and child endangerment * Fire crews rescue dog from a Christmas day fire on Maple Street * Man accused of abducting a child from Byron charged with grand larceny

City resident arrested for continual violation of court order * Batavia man faces attempted murder charge for Ellicott Street assault * Juvenile sex offense reported by State Police in Bergen

Ellicott Street assault suspect charged with attempted murder * Police bust repeat offended of court order in Batavia * Garage fire in Pavilion a total loss

The BCSD Foundation, lnc.’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the first recipients of the BCSD Foundation Apple award.

U.S. Air Force Airman Bailee Grace Murphy graduated from basic military training

Undersheriff Walker Retires after 31 years of service * Accused attacker of the Wyoming County Sheriff uncooperative at arraignment * Hawley named Deputy Minority Leader

Walker has been with the Genesee Co. Sheriff’s Office for 31 years

People leaving New York State in droves * Batavia Downs reports season handle down 11-percent * Peace Bridge offers free toll on Christmas Day

Annual Holiday Tote project is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club

The 67-night session of harness racing at Batavia Downs for 2018 wrapped up on Saturday (Dec. 15) with both highs and lows being noted.

The call comes on the heels of the Federal Communications Commission’s Annual Report

Starting with First Day Hike on January 1st

Convicted nurse has outburst of accusations in court appearance * Holiday crackdown report from LeRoy PD * Wegmans issues recall for several products

Suspect identified in Ellicott St. stabbing * NYC area man charged with selling LSD in Darien * Gasoline prices dropping in Genesee County

Holiday Season is Underway and Coincides with Busy Time for Home Fires

Bronx man faces felony indictment for attempting to sell LSD in Darien * Legal proceedings for case against Collins moving forward * Batavia resident arrested following reported fight on Ellicott

BPD probes reported stabbing on Ellicott St. * Former Army General from Batavia indicted for rape in Virginia * Spectrum reaches legal deal with NYS

Reported stabbing in the city ends with one in custody * Daughter of Retired General from Batavia accuses him of rape and incest * Grand Jury indicts Antwan Odom for first degree assault

Cuomo proposes legal personal pot * Teenager indicted in knife attack * Jamestown man charged with sex offense in Elba *

Memorandum Officiates a Nearly Ten-Year Relationship Between the College and Island Nation, Trustees Hear

Albuquerque, Hall, and Yamashita named NJCAA All-Americans

HomeCare & Hospice is pleased to welcome Ink Young as new Director of Organizational Advancement, effective as of October 24, 2018.

LeRoy Police Department’s first “Stuff the Cruiser” event this past weekend was a huge success.

Scary scene, nearly overlooked by first responder in Pembroke * An Albion man jailed without bail following 911 hang up * Bethany man with an extensive arrest record jailed for repeated violation

Wyoming County man indicted for child sex crimes * North Street man arrested on stolen weapon charge * Buffalo Diocese clears two priests and continues to investigate two more for child sex abuse

Albion Police report missing children have been found safe * The YWCA is planning to sell their building and rent back space * 35th annual Christmas Toy Drive today

Missing Albion children found safe * Sherfiff Rudolph grateful for “heroes” * 35th annual Christmas Toy Drive tomorrow

“I am particularly indebted to the two gentlemen, who likewise were working and unsuspecting of how life changes and unfolds in a matter of seconds.” – Sheriff Rudolph

If anyone has information as to Jennifer Lauro-Ramierez or Raul S. Cruz location, please contact your local 911 center or the Albion Police at 585-589-5627

Albion Police report missing 12 year old child * Wyoming County Sheriff attacked by a Castile man accused of trying to take his life * Rochester woman busted for shoplifting in Bergen

Jennifer was last seen at the Library in Albion yesterday afternoon at 2:30

GCC’s Women’s Basketball Team Earns 10th Victory of the Season

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has announced their horses of the meet.

Wyoming County man accused of attempting to kill his County Sheriff * Attorney for LeRoy Town Justice says Child Endangerment charges are baseless * Governor Cuomo may push for legalizing weed in next year’s budget address

GCC Women’s Soccer Signs McMullen and Hearn to LOI

Craig Schroth’s students are using engineering skills to earn Guinness recognition.

John R. Duyssen, 50 of Stafford has been arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment

She was transported to SP Batavia for processing where she recorded a .13% BAC.

She was born to race and hit the ground running this, her first year of training.

Impaired Driving Crackdown runs December 13, 2018 – January 1, 2019

Teen City on fast track to open in Batavia * Erratic driver in LeRoy behind bars for felony DWAI * Missing person reported in Medina

Heriberto Torres of Medina has been reported missing

Pratt first got his grooms license in 1970 and from there has been involved in harness racing ever since.

After being involved in an accident at Batavia Downs late last week, perennial western New York driving leader Kevin Cummings will not return to action until next year

Lucky McTrucky got back to his winning ways taking the $11,500 Open Handicap pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday night

Hutchins street man jailed without bail for felony DWI * Tanker Truck rollover reported in Pembroke * Batavia resident arrest for harassment at John Kennedy School

Empire Earl N has regained early season form winning two consecutive top-class races at Batavia Downs.

New York State Police arrested 215 people for impaired driving over the Thanksgiving holiday

Batavia man behind bars for alleged burglary * Clean up in Covington after a manure truck has an accident * State lawmakers are going to see a boost in their pay

Major manure spill in Wyoming County * Pay raise approved for state legislators, Hawley (R-Batavia) strongly opposed

Horsemen racing at Batavia Downs should take note of the draw schedule for the final week of racing for 2018.

The GCC men’s basketball team defeated the Bryant & Stratton College of Syracuse Bobcats 97-79.

The GCC women’s basketball team was defeated on Wednesday night 103-70 to the Villa Maria College Vikings.

Stafford man jailed without bail on a charge of strangulation * Hawley looking for investigation into inconsistent gas prices * Troopers bust a Pembroke man for weapons and drug charges

Snow squalls expected for the drive home * Shop with a Cop to be held Saturday * Diocese of Buffalo offers $400,000 to woman to settle sex abuse claim

53 children have been invited to this year’s event * Each child receives $100 for buy presents for themselves or family * County schools helped select children

Troopers out of SP Clarence are asking for public assistance in this case

A Statement from Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia)

We are extending the yard waste station operation through December 12th for any resident that still has leaves they would like to dispose of.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until this evening * Rochester resident accused of driving to Perry court date of drugs * Applicants for construction of a new jail facility being considered

Winter Weather Advisory posted * Woman hurt in shoplifting incident at J C Penney * Missing Rochester girl shows up in Brooklyn

Winter Weather Advisory going into effect tonight * Police apprehend suspected shoplifter from JC Penny * Incident on Bank Street leads to arrest for a Batavia land lord

Yes 117 – No 183

Alexander School District taxpayers vote against capital improvement proposition * Convict in Batavia accused of dealing drugs a year after completing parole * Buffalo Diocese reportedly attempting to pay off victims of sexual abuse

LeRoy woman charged under Leandra’s law * Drug Task Force busts suspected fentanyl * Schumer is first time grandfather

In Runaway Bay N triumphed in the $11,500 Open Handicap pace on Saturday night (Dec. 1) at Batavia Downs

Genesee Loses First of the Season Midshipmen

LeRoy Woman arrested under Leandra’s Law * Accused fentanyl dealer busted by Drug Task Force * Pavilion man busted for drugs after falling asleep in his vehicle

Empire Earl N double-moved to victory in the $11,500 Open handicap trot at Batavia Downs

Pavilion man jailed for alleged fentanyl sales in Genesee County * Batavia man facing felony sex crimes against a child * Salvation Army is short on change and asking for 90 big donors