An investigation revealed that Stacy Patterson, 26, submitted forms between October 2010 and October 2011 to the Department of Social Services to receive benefits, but failed to report her husband’s wages from employment.

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Host families that house Muckdogs players during the two and a half months they're in Batavia call it a rewarding experience.

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The new budget, a $38 million financial plan, raisies tuition, but will not affect staff positions. It still needs approval from the county legislature and SUNY.

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The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is offering lifesaving tips on how to be safe with the barbeque this summer.

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A 22-year-old Darien man and a 19-year-old Warsaw resident are facing a slew of charges for allegedly leading sheriff's deuties on high-speed motorcycle chases in two separate incidents this weekend.

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Deputies say a 75-year-old man was using an acetylene torch to patch a hole in a 200 gallon above-ground gasoline tank. Residual vapors ignited and caused the explosion.

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With 32 days until opening day, the Dwyer Stadium box office opens Monday.

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The Red Cross says to have a future plan following the recorded 4.4 earthquake in Quebec.

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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in near Shawville, Quebec according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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• A 17-year-old already on probation is charged with a felony count of grand larceny for allegedly stealing an ATV.
• An inmate at Attica Correctional Facility is charged with felony assault.
• A Warsaw mother is accused of leaving three children in the car with it running while she shopped at Tops.
• A Geneseo woman is accused of stealing a man’s identity to pay for cable.

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Trumbull Parkway between Farwell Street and North Street will be closed to all-through traffic tomorrow from 8:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. for pipeline repair.

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New banners along Main Street, Batavia, promote all the aspects of downtown.

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Kristen Clark Schuth returns to GCC to lead the Cougar athletics program.

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Almost 500 National Grid customers in Batavia are affected as well as 90 in Pembroke along with several other outage spots in the county.

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Although no one showed up for the budget hearing Tuesday night, Superintendent Chris Dailey says that's actually a good thing.

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This report contains information as to how your drinking water is produced, testing results, and other general information relating to the public water supply.

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The public is welcome to speak at the meeting. The vote takes place a week from today.

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County Clerk Don Read's office has been keeping up with processing the forms. Find out what happens if you miss the deadline...

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City of Batavia parks officially open for the season May 15. Here's what you need to know to rent a pavilion for your next gathering based on what City Council approved Monday night.

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22-year-old Joshua Banick of Liverpool is charged with DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired Combined Influence of Alcohol and Drugs and other traffic violations.

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With the warmer season upon us, State Police has advice for being safe on the road with motorcyclists.

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A Freeze Warning will be in effect for Genesee County from midnight to 8 a.m. Tuesday. That means plants need to come inside or be protected.

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The National Weather Service in Buffalo recommends finding shelter not near windows. It predicts the storm moving through is capable of quarter-sized hail, damaging winds up to 60 MPH and lightning. It will be in effect until 5:15 p.m. today.

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Residents can come to a meeting June 4 to learn more about the agency. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.

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Visitors will be able to see the more than $5 million in upgrades and improvements done to the park for the 2013 season including an upgraded boardwalk and a new thrill ride.

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Law Street is closed today for street resurfacing through 2 p.m. Due to this closing, the yard waste station will also be closed until that time.

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Batavia Police say 29-year-old Jon Bush Jr. of Oak Orchard Road was arrested today in City Court while appearing on unrelated charges.

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Sheriff's deputies say a father and son -- the former from Batavia -- are facing dozens of animal abuse charges.

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• An Attica woman has been indicted on two charges including one felony after an alleged shoplifting incident at the Dollar General.
• A man who law enforcement says is allegedly responsible for sexually abusing children in the Western New York region has been indicted by the Genesee County Grand Jury.

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Congressman Chris Collins hosted a hearing this morning of the Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology focusing on how aspects of ObamaCare affect small businesses across the country.

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The Police Department says a man broke into a house on Gilbert Street overnight and sexually assaulted a resident there at knifepoint.

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It was a long day of hard work for Day of Caring volunteers; but after evaluating the progress at one of the biggest projects, everyone involved felt a sense of pride.

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Watermain repair has been completed on State St. and water service is restored.

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There are dozens and dozens of projects taking place all over Genesee County today. WBTA's Sloane Martin stopped by Adam Miller Toys and Bike where they're rehabbing bicycles.

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The DOT recently released what Hawley called “expensive” and “overreaching” mandates on parade organizers, but could it all be a misunderstanding?

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On Mother’s Day, the family, including her widow, Justin and healthy infant daughter, Lilly, will still be holding a fundraiser called “Love for Lilly: A Concert of Hope.”

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Jeremy Rath and Tammy Plucknette were honored Monday for great recognition they’ve brought to Elba Central Schools.

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Assembly of God, Grace Baptist and City Church were spray painted with the words, "religion is a mind virus." Batavia Police is seeking help from the public in the investigation.

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A five-month investigation has led to the arrest of 25-year-old Dustin Nicometo of Bernville, Penn., who was living at 45 North Street, LeRoy at the time.

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• A domestic incident while driving leads to a car accident and two arrests.
• A Batavia man is accused of exposing his backside to other people in a public space.
• A Batavia man is facing several charges after allegedly pushing a woman who he has a child with.

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WBTA will have live play-by-play coverage of the consolation and championship games starting at 4:30.

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The proposed Main Street Revival Act is especially designed to help get small businesses off to a good start. 

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Francis Smith, formerly of South Main Street, was sentenced in County Court today to two consecutive determinate five-year sentences plus three-years post-release supervision.

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Mr. Bohn died last night following a brief illness. Mr. Bohn operated Bohn’s Restaurant on Clinton Street since 1985.

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The Wellness Center at Genesee Community College is pleased to partner with the Mental Health Association in Genesee County for a presentation by David Kaczynski, brother of Ted Kaczynski, the so-called Unabomber.

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Aiming for more "department store" than "thrift store" the store in the VALU Home Plaza in Batavia is open for business.

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$420 million was put aside in the upcoming state budget for the Empire State Film Tax Credit to lure Hollywood production to the state; but this meant that $90 million was cut to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

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The collision, which only involved the drivers of the two cars which crashed head-on, occurred just before 2:30 this afternoon at Main Road, or Route 5 near Lake Road in Pembroke.

UPDATE (5:49): The Genesee County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved. 

61-year-old Mary J. Smith of Pembroke was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van, 55-year-old Victoria A. Zimmer of Clarence, was transported to ECMC by Mercy Flight with serious injuries.

Chief Deputy Dibble says the cause of the crash is not immediately apparent.

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Drug Take-Back day presents Genesee County residents with an opportunity to properly and responsibly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. The LeRoy Police Department released its resuts from Saturday's event.

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Using an unconventional method that features the strawberries being grown in baskets in a hothouse, an Oakfield farm will have locally-grown strawberries available next week.

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Nearly 50 abused and abandoned dogs were rescued by Wyoming Countyʼs Animal Control Unit and Sheriffʼs Department in Middlebury over the weekend.

Donations can be made to: Wyoming County Animal Shelter 4380 Route 19 Silver Springs, NY 14550

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The arrest stems from a complaint initiated during the evening hours of April 15 when another teen was found “highly impaired” on the grounds of LeRoy High School and needed to hospitalized.

UPDATE: The LeRoy Police Department says the defendant is Austin Nicometo of North Street. The charge is a felony because the other teen is under 18.

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Joshua Gerber allegedly failed to yield for a stop sign at the intersection of Randall and Keeney Roads and struck a vehicle travelling east. 

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Washington Ave. will be closed between Porter Ave. and Jefferson Ave. beginning at approximately 8:30am until the work to repair a water main is completed. 

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• A Wyoming County woman is facing charges for driving drunk after she was allegedly clocked going 107 miles per hour on 490 Saturday night.
• A Batavia man is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
• A series of domestic incidents lands two Warsaw men in jail.

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Three winners who submit the best response to what they want to be when they grow up have a chance to win several prizes.

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18-year-old Jamie Bachorski of Webber Avenue, Oakfield and 23-year-old Matthew Vandorn of Trumbull Parkway, Batavia, are facing new charges for allegedly stealing two dirt bikes from a home on Clipnock Road, Stafford last July in the middle of the night.

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Darien Lake Theme Park is upgrading its restaurant choices by opening an Anchor Bar -- famous for its buffalo wings.

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The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested 41-year-old Michelle Scroger of Hutchins Street. She’s accused of selling cocaine to an undercover agent on two occasions.

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Undersheriff Szczesniak advises if you have concerns you are encouraged to contact your local police department, Sheriff's Office or New York State police at any hour of the day or night.  

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Judge Robert Noonan, who heard from both sides this morning, will issue a decision soon. Grace Suozzi, the 70-year-old Wal-Mart greeter who was knocked to the ground due to Simmons' punch on Christmas Eve 2011,  is seeking $2,100.

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With LeRoy’s Wiss Hotel demolished, Mayor Greg Rogers wants to see what having a vacant lot feels like before making a decision on the space’s future.

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The legal case alleges that 28-year-old Renee Smith filed false time cards claiming to be working for the state while actually putting in hours with the softball team.

UPDATE (4/25): GCC spokesperson Richard Ensman says Smith informed the college of her resignation Wednesday night.

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Ross Street at East Main in the City of Batavia will be closed tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. as the City Bureau of Maintenance works on a pipeline repair.

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• The LeRoy Police Department has charged two men for allegedly stealing beer from a West Main Street business Monday.
• A Town of Alabama man who skipped out on sentencing for burglary and grand larceny charges is back in the custody of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

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Genesee County’s unemployment rate was measured at 8 percent for March which is the lowest it’s been for any month of March since 2008 when the rate was 6.3 percent.

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During the car break-in spree, thieves made off with laptops, GPS devices, cash, backpacks and book bags and even an ATV which was stolen from a home on Read Road in East Pembroke.

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The new City of Batavia school budget will result in a two percent tax rate increase.

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• A Batavia man has been charged with two felonies related to drunk driving.
• A Castile man has been jailed after an investigation by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office into threatening text messages he sent to a woman.
• A 21-year-old Warsaw man is accused of possessing three pounds of marijuana.

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Fire officials noted there was lightening in the area at the time, but the cause is not traced to that at the time.

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The event, taking place on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at GCC, has been moved to the Stuart Steiner Theatre in order to facilitate the expected turnout.

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The AARP and Small Business Administration are tailoring efforts specifically for older adults who want to be their own boss, even after retirement.

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• A Batavia man is facing a criminal contempt charge.
• A State Street man is charged with harassment, criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child.
• A Batavia man is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment.

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Wind knocked out a cinder block wall at a Town of Batavia business.

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It's vital to properly dispose of unused/excess prescription medications for health, safety, and environmental reasons. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

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Officer Jason Davis will fill the Sergeant’s position created Apr. 1 by City Council resolution.

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The Wyoming County Drug Task Force has arrested three men after finding guns, heroin, cocaine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia at a home in the Village of Perry.

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Route 19 has opened back up in the Village. Demolition of the vacant structure at Lake andMain Street has been going on since earlier this week.

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• Two young Genesee County residents are charged with a felony burglary charge after a 9-month investigation by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
• A Town of Alabama man is facing five charges for allegedly failing to stop for a police vehicle and leading the pursuit through the Tonawanda Indian Reservation.

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The Bills open and close their 2013 regular season against the New England Patriots.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York has surpassed California as the nation's top producer of yogurt. 

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29-year-old Timothy Logsdon has pleaded guilty before a U.S. District Judge to transporting a teen girl in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity.

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Sen. Ranzenhofer is adding his name to a bill calling for repeal of New York gun control law.

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Wednesday’s Ways and Means Committee passed several resolutions to move forward with the upgrades from approving the grants and issuing the bands, as well as approving a contract with a Rochester company to build the new system.

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All members were treated and released at the scene. They were in the water for about 15 minutes.

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When Michael Penvose and Officer Emily Clark crossed paths Saturday, it was because the former allegedly  shoplifted from the Dollar General in LeRoy; but then the unexpected part...

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Using a study from EMSI which employs “state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed research techniques” GCC contributes $169.1 million to the local economy.

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Demolition on the Wiss Hotel at the corner of Main and Lake Streets in the Village began today and should be completed by next week.

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An automated call is being made to parents advising them of the threat, the lockdown and the “all- clear.” Students will be coming home a little late due to the situation.

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The American Legion Botts Fiorito Post is hosting a WWII remembrance this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at the Post’s home at 53 West Main Street, LeRoy.

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A couple of speakers will discuss a study that states that GCC's overall contribution to the local economy totals $169.1 million.

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The event this Thursday will "give residents a chance to ask questions and learn about what passage of the NY SAFE Act means to their rights as law-abiding gun owners."

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• Two Buffalo women were arrested in Wyoming County last Sunday.
  
• A Rochester woman is accused of trying to pass marijuana to an inmate during a scheduled visitation at the Attica Correctional Facility last week.
  
• A Tonawanda Indian Reservation man is charged with felony DWI following a Genesee County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a one-car accident that sent the occupant to the hospital.

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The public hearing was originally scheduled for April 23 at 4, but due to complaints from residents who work at that time of day, the meeting has been moved to April 30 at 7. It will take place at the Batavia Town Hall.

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It looks like a normal video chat, but through a collaboration with Rochester General Hospital, UMMC is bringing a specialist to the hospital's ICU.

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Witnesses describe seeing a huge cloud of smoke billowing into the air near the Boston Marathon finish line.

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• A Batavia man is charged with a misdemeanor count of criminal impersonation.
• A Genesee County Jail inmate is facing a new charge of promoting prison contraband.

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The program helps older adults remain independent and in their homes, while providing them a few hours a week of assistance or even companionship.

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Mr. Call passed away yesterday at his home in Stafford.

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A top administrator at Genesee Community College who was arrested on a charge of public lewdness is re-entering retirement effective today, according to spokesperson Richard Ensman.

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• A Pembroke man is charged with felony assault.
• A Batavia woman was arrested on a bench warrant for allegedly making verbal threats to kill or harm another person by utilizing a firearm.

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The event at the Mount Rest Cemetery starting at 1 in the afternoon will include the American Legion Color Guard, music from the Byron-Bergen band, the dedication of a town tree, a time capsule and the tolling of church bells.

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The reception, open to all World War II Veterans and their families will be held on Sunday April 21st beginning at 1 p.m. at the Post Home, 53 West Main St. Le Roy.

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Recipients of this year's award have an overall GPA of 3.8 and records of significant contributions to their campuses and communities. 

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According to scanner reports from the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center, several roads in Alexander are closed or partially closed: Dorman, Creek, Peaviner, and Old Creek Road.

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Among the requirements of the law is equal treatment between athletic programs for boys and girls. WBTA'S Sloane Martin talked to a law professor and Title IX expert to provide a sharper point on the issue.

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It is now under control.

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City residents are requested to bring all yard waste material (grass, leaves and limbs) to the Law Street Yard Waste Station as there is no spring curb side pickup of these materials.

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As the Batavia City Council mulls a new park pavilion rental plan after the original proposal was shelved at Monday’s meeting, the Town of Batavia has no such plans.

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Under the terms of a Consent Order, Hillcrest Industries will establish a $100,000 fund to be used for an Environmental Benefit Project in the Village of Attica.

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A Flood Watch will be in effect for all of Western New York, including Genesee County, starting at 7 tonight and ending 5 p.m. Friday. There is also a Freezing Rain Advisory in effect from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.

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Three Batavia High School softball players and their families have filed suit against the District alleging the baseball team has better facilities than the softball team does which is therefore a Title IX violation.

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Becoming immersed in nature and th eoutdoors can help those participating in the park clean-up and educational event connect to our nature here in Genesee County.

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For the second time this month, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has charged someone for allegedly stealing metal snow fence posts on Lewiston Road in the Town of Oakfield.

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The DNA match of a John Doe -- now identified by the District Attorney's Office as Samuel Malone -- which was indicted in December as the statute of limitations ran out on a set of burglaries in the city several years ago is due in court tomorrow.

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Genesee ARC celebrated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March with a month-long special project. Under the banner of "NYSARC Gives Back," Genesee ARC Staff, individuals served and Board Members joined together to collect needed food, clothing and personal care items for Eagle Star Housing

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Anyone with information pertaining to this theft is asked to call the LeRoy Police Department at 345-6350.

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• A Batavia man is charged with harassment.
• A Corfu man is accused of intentionally causing property damage to his brother’s home while in an intoxicated state.

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For the second time this week, New York politics is rocked by scandal. This time it's federal corruption charges levied against Bronx Democratic Assemblyman Eric Stevenson.

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29-year-old Adam Brodie of West Bergen Road has been indicted on two counts each of Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both class B felonies.

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25-year veteran of the City of Batavia Police Department Robb Yaeger’s appointment will be official Sunday. City Council approved the position as part of the upcoming budget agreement.

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The Landmark Society must have permission of 51 percent of owners. The area eligible to be named a historic district is from the Oatka Creek Bridge heading west on both sides of the street to Route 19 near the Municipal Building.

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We told you yesterday about the Genesee ARC’s rates, but now Gardner Disposal, PSI Disposal and Waste Management are establishing rates. 

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31-year-old Sarah Elmore is accused of receving Food Stamp and HEAP assistance even though she was earning a living as a self-employed personal care aide.

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24-year-old Kari Riggi of Buffalo Road has been indicted on two counts of Criminal Sale and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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The elderly man fortunately managed not to cause serious damage to himself, the house, or hit any trees as he was trying to leave the home on Clinton Street this morning.

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The Genesee United Way's Day of Caring has 300 volunteers for about 50 projects spread throughout Genesee County, but organizers are looking for about 50 more before the May 8 event.

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• A Wyoming man is charged with felony DWI after sheriff’s deputies observed him operating a John Deer compact tractor on Main Street, Wyoming in an intoxicated state.
• In Livingston County, a Town of Lima man is facing felony drug charges.

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Detective Richard Schauf of the City of Batavia Police Department says Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel was located in the city of Niagara Falls and has been returned safely to her guardian.

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James Carmichael died Monday at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness at age 88.

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Extrication was tricky because the car hit a power pole and wires were apparently burning. The driver was taken to UMMC for treatment of minor injuries.

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As of June 1, city residents are responsible for their own trash collection/disposal. The City has suggested several private vendors including the ARC, which had an exclusive contract with the city for almost 28 years.

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• An 81-year-old LeRoy man is accused of driving drunk and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.
• A 62-year-old Oakfield man is accused of possessing a small amount of marijuana upon entering the Genesee County Jail Sunday.
• A Batavia man is facing charges for allegedly getting into a physical altercation and displaying a knife in a threatening manner.

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• Francis Smith, 19, of Batavia, pleads guilty to two charges of second-degree attempted burglary
• Nicholas Antonucci, 25, of Alexander, enters a not guilty plea to an indictment charging him in connection to the theft of snowmobiles

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Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel is considered a runaway, but law enforcement is examining all options in her disappearance. She was last seen Thursday at Batavia Middle School.

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County Clerk Don Read doesn't have a specific dollar amount like Monroe County, but he says his office is still stifled by requests.

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Genesee County residents for whom heat is major health concern, can receive air conditioners on a first-come, first-served basis free of cost.

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The Genesee County Democratic Committee has put out the call for candidates. County Democratic Chair Lorie Longhany says she doesn’t want local elections in a heavily Republican area to turn into a “government of appointment.”

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• City Police were called to the Days Inn in Batavia last Thursday where 26-year-old Rachel Baehr of Church St., LeRoy was reportedly asking for help after consuming drugs.
• A 61-year-old Batavia man is accused of punching a woman in the face who has an order of protection against him.
• A Batavia woman is facing two charges including one felony for allegedly entering the residence of someone who has an order of protection against her.
• A Medina man is accused of stealing rolled up snow fence posts laying on the side of Lewiston Road. 

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Notre Dame’s Mel Taylor was also named to the first-team all-state list and teammate Riley Norton was selected on the second team also in Class D.

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The law was enacted to protect law enforcement, emergency workers and tow and service vehicles stopped along roadways performing their duties.

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Authorities haven’t determined how much or what exactly was stolen, but the thief or thieves made off with at least a number of smartphones.

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Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel went missing yesterday and is considered a runaway.

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One of the provisions includes a $90 million cut to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

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The projects will benefit Batavia Showtime and LeRoy Plastics, and also includes a near $1.1 million tax incentive for a major retailer to move into the former Lowe's space in the Town of Batavia.

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Along with the help of Smoke Free NOW, 2013 will mark the first year of the “HIT THE BOOKS with the Batavia Muckdogs” reading program.  

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Maha says the jail is not “incompetent” or grossly negligent, as described in the report. He says the DOC issues similar reports whenever an inmate death occurs.

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• State Senate approves budget
• Lawmakers introduce marijuana legalization bill

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The accident happened around 2 this morning along Route 20 in Alexander. The truck driver, 63-year-old Thomas Drumsta of Alexander, was not hurt.

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The program Linda and Tim Richter established in 2004 provides free books to children in school districts in Genesee County to develop a love of reading right from the start.

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An area of heavy snow impacting the region this afternoon through 4 pm; persistent moderate to heavy snow showers will continue. 

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Darrell Alan Boyd, 39, of 65 South Main Street, was arrested for illegal possession of a Burmese python -- a violation of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law.

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The tri-county area is currently at 79.6 percent of its total for 2012, which was $574,941.

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• An 80-year-old Corfu man is charged with stalking.
• An underage Southern Tier woman is facing a DWI charge in the Town of Batavia.

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State Police have identified the deceased as 28-year-old Jeremy Murray of Clarendon.

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Seeking to reward their fans, the Batavia Muckdogs announced today that they will be partnering with HULEDET in order to give local fans a free ticket for their birthday.

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No team has been officially identified for relocation, but the plans are falling into place for an existing New York-Penn League team to move to West Virginia.

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Brian Bordinaro, Gregory Phillips and Lance Engel were sentenced to a weekend work release program over the next 90 days 

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State Rt 20 between Alleghany Rd and Colby Rd is closed at 3:54 PM until further notice in the Town of Darien. No injuries are reported.

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• Delay on budget vote irks GOP
• Most counties pass resolution against NY SAFE Act
• Texting-while-driving fine in budget deal

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Used by legislators to construct agriculture policy, participation in the Ag Census only benefits New York farmers get their needs addressed.

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On Friday, the City of Batavia Fire & Police Departments will hold a Free Child Safety Seat Check Event at Fire Headquarters (18 Evans St.) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine.

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Todd Weaver, 44, of Seven Springs Road was sentenced in County Court this morning on a second-degree criminal mischief charge. 

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The detail there comes one week after the City of Batavia Police did the same thing at 10 unidentified businesses in our area. None of those investigated sold alcohol to underage persons

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• A Batavia woman is accused of threatening bodily harm to another person at Tops on Friday.
• A Brockport man was arrested for drunk driving after his car became stuck in the lawn of a Naramore Drive residence yesterday.
• An Elba woman is accused of stealing almost $250-worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart last week.

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The sheriff’s office report states that the two allegedly stole large quantities of copper wire from Dolomite on Gulf Road in LeRoy in January and February of this year.

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• A Buffalo man is facing several charges for allegedly violating a stay away order of protection in Batavia.
• A Batavia couple is facing a charge of falsely reporting an incident.

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• NY gun groups sue governor over new gun law
• Magazine ban could be delayed
• State Dems praise budget deal
• Budget deal calls for jockey study
• Pilot program in development to open DMV on Saturdays and evenings
• State gets luxury box in Ralph Wilson stadium lease agreement
• Proposal for a felony charge if one kills or injures a police animal

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National Grid will be removing a tree on Summit Street, Batavia, on Monday, March 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., so the roadway will be closed to all but emergency traffic.

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The unemployment rate climbed to 9.5 percent, up from 9.4 a month ago and 8.2 a year ago.

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Robert Hilchey, a 42-year veteran of the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department, was accused earlier this month of illegally installing a water line to get access to water before the meter.

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Scanner reports indicate police will shut down southbound Route 63 at Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road.

UPDATE: 12:48 p.m.: Oakfield is back in service and the road is reopened.

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Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders say discussions are being held to alter the law to allow magazines that carry 10 rounds, but there are some stipulations.

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The Genesee County Local Drug Task Force arrested 30-year-old Jonathan “Jay” Hoges of Bank Street and 25-year-old Ellen Martinez of Maple Street.

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Martin Toporczyk, 44, is charged with two class E felony counts of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

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The application deadline is April 5 and letters will be going out to families. For more information, contact the district office as selections will be made as soon as possible.

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This release from Governor Cuomo's office details the budget agreement and breaks down both the money dedicated to certain programs and services and what's new...

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Chief Jim Maxwell says four new recruits, plus one lateral transfer from Canandaigua, will be joining the fire house.

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• Silver: SAFE Act changes discussed in budget talks
• Schneiderman warns of tax prep scams
• Assembly drops plans for bills lease penalties
• Poll: Republicans disapprove cuomo's job for first time 
• Cuomo: no rush on budget deal

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• A LeRoy man -- who is a registered sex offender -- is accused of failing to register a change in his online, social media or email accounts to the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• An Attica man charged with criminal obstruction of breathing.

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That’s according to research from County Health Rankings and Roadmaps which looked at data about how health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment contributed to mortality, morbidity, and health outcomes.

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Dennis Buehler, 64, is charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault. 

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley is hosting his regular outreach office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College this coming Friday, March 22.

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The ARC stands to lose about $600,000 and Sen. Michael Ranzehofer says reappropriating funding for these agencies is a concern.

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The two candidates are incumbent Scott Schuler and Michael Welch.

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City of Batavia Police, in conjunction with GCASA Drug Free Communities Coalition and GCC’s Criminal Justice Program, conducted a detail aimed at establishments selling alcohol for on-premise consumption.

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Major Patricia Kurtz says that, through the Salvation Army and the Ministry of Concern, the money will go to help local residents with their rent and utility payments.

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The numbers come from Troop A in Batavia alone.

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A winter weather advisory is in effect in Wyoming, Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties until 6 a.m. Tuesday

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• A Batavia man is charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
• A Batavia man is accused of pushing a juvenile to the ground and kicking him or her
• A 20-year-old Batavia man was jailed with no bail after he allegedly violated an order of protection.
• A Fredonia man is accused of driving through Batavia with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.

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The woman accused of supplying guns that William Spengler Jr. used to shoot four and kill two first responders in Webster on Christmas Eve pleaded not guilty in court today to a three-count indictment.

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley has been working to reinstate disability services agencies in the proposed New York State Budget. 

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State and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving today through Monday.

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WBTA will also carry the Notre Dame girls basketball state semifinal game. Tip is scheduled for 10:45 am tomorrow.

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• Lawmakers hopeful for budget deal soon
• Chatauqua County man first arrested under SAFE Act
• Bill introduced to prevent children under age 12 from attending gun shows
• Most NY gun show operators agree to new rules

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With humble, educational origins, Maple Weekend has turned into a major marketing endeavor for the industry.

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Spengler shot four first responders, killing two, on Christmas Eve in Webster in a trap he set up.

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Three Genesee County residents are accused of shoplifting from Batavia businesses.

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• Cuomo releases statement on upstate shooting
• Schneiderman says court right to reject SAFE Act injunction
• Catholic Conference opposes MMA bill
• Marijuana law becomes part of budget talks
• Assembly Democrats want Bills clawback clause

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2:15 is the time for Notre Dame and 2:30 is the Batavia pep rally.

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The 60-year-old Oakfield man was accused of illegally installing a water line on March 1.

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Saying that it's time to move on into retirement, Coach Bill Wade's career will be known for its indelible impact on girls basketball in Genesee County.

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Father Ivan Trujillo of Resurrection Parish in Batavia and a native of Boliva says he is very excited about the announcement of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pope.

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The plan, if approved by trustees, will commit the College to six strategic priorities: Student readiness and access; student success and completion; economic development and impact; faculty and staff success; college culture of collaboration and excellence; and sustainability.

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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the new Pope.

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Police in upstate New York are identifying a man suspected of fatally shooting four people today. Police say they are searching for 64-year-old Kurt Myers.  

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The Bills were 15-27 with Fitzpatrick as a a full-time starter since 2010. 

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• A plan to figure out locations of three upstate casinos in the state budget is likely not to come to fruition. 
• State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is pushing back against an injunction over the state's new gun-control law. 
• Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos says a bill that places a moratorium on hydrofracking is unnecessary. 
• A new resolution out of the state would legalize online poker in New York.
• New gun ranges in Western New York continue to plan their openings following the recent passage of gun control legislation in the state. 
• The federal Department of Veterans Affairs says it won't follow a provision of New York's gun law which would require them to report the names of patients they believe may be a danger to themselves or others. 

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• A Warsaw man is accused of driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit.
• A Greece teen is facing two counts of second-degree harassment for allegedly threatening bodily harm to two acquaintances on Porter Avenue in Batavia early this morning.

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Honorees will be inducted on March 20 at an event at the college.

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• A disturbance at the Days Inn lands a Bethany man in jail.
• A Rochester man is accused of driving through Bergen with two pounds of marijuana in the car yesterday.
• A Darien woman is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

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• Some New York lawmakers are proposing adding $25 million to the state budget to help undocumented immigrants go to college. 
• Senator Chuck Schumer is joining the growing list of those opposed to new rules allowing small knives to be carried onto airplanes.

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Batavia plays Friday at 8:30 against Watervliet. The Fighting Irish take on Fort Edward at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. We will carry those games live here on AM 1490 WBTA and WBTAi.com.

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Collins is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, so this meeting with his Agriculture Advisory Committee will allow him to routinely look to the group as a resource to help shape policy in Washington.

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Among the highlights addressed by chairman Charlie Cook was the attraction of 12 new businesses, the ground breaking of the Muller/Quaker dairy facility at theGenesee Agribusiness Park and the unanimous rezoning vote by the Alabama Town Board for the continuation of the STAMP project.

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The new projects involve Yancy's Fancy, Darien Lake Theme Park and Reed Eye Care.

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The petitions to run for two open positions -- which are available at the district’s administrative offices -- must be returned by April 24.

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• Governor Cuomo continues his push to make New York State the Greek yogurt capital of the country. 
• State officials are working to bring a new exam to New York that will replace the GED. 
• Governor Cuomo is opening the door for mixed martial arts events in the state. 
• Senate Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous is working to keep the fracking moratorium bill from coming to a vote in his chamber. 

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As part of a settlement with the state attorney general, the cable giant has agreed to refund $2.2 million back to customers, some in Genesee County.

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The current county deputy treasurer, Matt Landers replaces Joe Gerace who announced he was stepping down from the position Feb. 13 after 15 years at the helm of the City’s GOP organization.

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• The legalization of mixed martial arts in New York State is one step closer to reality.
• The state Conservative Party is calling for a full repeal of the NY SAFE Act. 
• A group of state senators are working to boost agriculture in the Empire State. 

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The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has selected a 132 acre site on Route 77 near Indian Falls Road. 

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The Blue Devils will face 21-1 Olean on Saturday at 4:30 from Blue Cross Arena in the Far West Regional final.

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Jacqueline Dingle was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead about an hour after the crash. She was 60.

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To schedule a separate appointment with the assemblyman, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us or by calling 585-813-9319.

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If Angela Kruse, 40, of Pavilion, can stay out of trouble over the next 11 months, that will be reflected in her formal sentencing.

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These satellite hours are in addition to the normal office hours at Collins’s district offices in both Lancaster and Geneseo. Staffers will be holding satellite hours each month in rotating locations.

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To make sure you're as safe as possible in your home, check the batteries of or buy new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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Judge Balbick expressed how “difficult” it was to handle this case because all seemed like “decent," “family” men, but Judge Balbick said they had made a “horrible, horrible mistake.” 

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Notre Dame girls basketball has extended its postseason run, advancing to the Far West Regional Playoff this weekend after a 45-27 win against class D2 champion Mount Morris yesterday at Pavilion.

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Police do not suspect any foul play in the death of a infant over the weekend.

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Governor Cuomo is being called out by a judge over the speed at which he recently pushed through gun-control legislation. 

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The NHL has handed down a five-game suspension for Kaleta for boarding the New York Rangers' Brad Richards Sunday. The Sabres face Carolina tonight at 7 on WBTA.

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A new report states Rochester is losing the ability to financially sustain itself and could see certain services be cut unless more funding is acquired. 

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• A Wyoming County man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident.
• A 23-year-old man is facing as assault charge for allegedly getting into a fight with someone at an Alabama workplace yesterday.
• A Batavia man accused of stealing a cart full of beer from Tops back in February has been arrested on an arrest warrant by City of Batavia Police.
• A Batavia man is accused of driving drunk with his two 13-year-old children in the car in Niagara County.

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Investigators believe the woman, believed to be in her mid-50s, died of some type of blunt force trauma. Her identity has not been released by law enforcement.

UPDATE: The "housemate" of a woman whose body was found on the side of the road this morning has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Under Governor Cuomo’s new budget proposal, funding to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities will be cut by $120 million.

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• A case of road rage in Attica.
• A Batavia man is behind bars for allegedly hitting a woman in the face during a domestic incident.
• A Batavia man is accused of intentionally driving his vehicle into a parked truck and then into a house early yesterday.

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Both teams' state qualifiers this week (including ND tonight at 7 p.m.) will be broadcast on WBTA.

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LeRoy PD says the investigation is continuing and natural causes or accidental death have not been ruled out.

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• An Oakfield man is accused of illegally installing a water line.
• An Attica man is charged with burgalizing an Alabama home last Father’s Day weekend

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The Batavia girls basketball team reached the school’s very first sectional title game this year, but were unfortunately overmatched last night against Waterloo and went on to lose 52-21 in the class B1 final.

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Superintendent Chris Dailey says the budget cuts could result in losses of $75,927.40 to $121,283.84 for the district which would lead to staff reductions.

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County legislatures do not have the authority to overturn a state law, but legislators say it’s about taking a stand.

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The suspect was reportedly caught in the act of robbing a CVS in Owego when he was apprehended. Although the Sheriff’s office is not identifying the individual officially, other news reports say he is 62-year-old John Malowsky of Attica.

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• Three Genesee County residents allegedly involved in domestic incidents yesterday are facing charges.
• A LeRoy woman who Sheriff’s deputies and City police officers were attempting to arrest for bench warrants on five charges was additionally charged with resisting arrest.

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Following an exciting semifinal win, the Blue Devils play Waterloo tonight live on WBTA.

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By limiting Elba to 11 points at halftime and holding them off in the 4th quarter, Notre Dame finally overcame the reigning state champions after going 0-2 against them in the regular season this year.

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As the city sorts out what happens next in regards to privately contracted trash collection services, the ARC says it wants to continue providing the service under the new system.

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The veteran Niagara County Sheriff’s deputy who is accused of getting into a scuffle with a concert goer at Darien Lake this past summer pleaded not guilty to a second-degree assault charge yesterday in County Court.

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WBTA will broadcast the Notre Dame girls versus Elba tonight in a semi-final matchup and the class B1 sectional championship game featuring the Batavia girls Thursday night.

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• The 19-year-old Batavia man allegedly caught in the act of a burglary Jan. 1 on Washington Ave. is now facing seven additional felony burglary charges.
• A 22-year-old Batavia man is jailed without bail after being charged with felony DWI.

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• Final from Cal-Mum:
• Class C-1 Boys Semi Final: Avon 60 Notre Dame 58

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• An Oakfield man facing four felony charges related to driving while intoxicated was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.
• The sentencing for 24-year-old Randy Johnson – the Batavia man who pleaded guilty in November to a single felony count of reckless assault of a child -- was adjourned to March 14 at 10:15.

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• Two out-of-town men were arrested this weekend for allegedly stealing two X-Box game consoles from a dormitory at College Village.
• A Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing serious charges after being accused of bringing contraband into the county jail and giving it to inmates.
• A 23-year-old Medina man who allegedly drove 84 miles per hour in a posted 30-zone is facing a felony DWI charge.

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The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office recently filled three vacant Correction Officer positions with the hiring of Batavia residents Justin M. Gugel, Jason R. Queal and Lewis A. Henning.

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Superintendent Chris Dailey said there were no threats and no indication the student intended to hurt anyone. A superintendent's hearing on the matter is the next step to determine if there should be more disciplinary action.

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The Notre Dame boys are the second game of the double header as they look to continue their undefeated season against ninth-seeded Williamson while the 16-2 Notre Dame girls play at 6 against Prattsburg.

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Jeffrey Leaton of Caswell Road is accused of entering five homes without permission and stealing jewelry and cash. Leaton was jailed earlier this month for allegedly being caught in the act of a residential burglary in LeRoy. The five new charges are burglaries that occurred in Bergen and Stafford.

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The flagship program of the Sheriffs’ Institute is the Sheriffs’ Summer Camp for economically challenged children. 

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With current working dog Pharaoh retiring at the end of the year, K-9 officer Deputy Brian Thompson discusses why a K-9 program is so vital.

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With $5.4 million in grant funding from the state division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the sheriff’s office will go from an analog to an interoperable digital system to improve communication amongst other agencies.

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• A Wyoming County man is accused of stealing $2,400 worth of pallets from a City of Batavia business.
• A Bergen woman is charged with criminal possession of stolen property for allegedly operating a car with switched plates that were stolen and a suspended license.
• An 18-year-old Pavilion man is accused of violating a court order of protection by contacting the victim over 100 times by phone.

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Legislature chairperson Mary Pat Hancock who delivered the address lauded Genesee County's advancements and adaptiveness, but was less-than-thrilled about the position state mandates and spending put the county in.

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The Public Service Committee of the Genesee County legislature has approved a resolution to be sent to the full legislature opposing the NY Safe Act. The vote is scheduled next week for repeal of the law which officials around the state say was too hastily enacted and infringes on constitutional rights.

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Former New York 27^th District representative Kathy Hochul has been named the Vice President of Government Relations at M&T Bank.

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The team announced today it is parting ways with the league's longest-tenured coach.

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Susan Blanchard's retirement is effective March 15 after 25 years as CEO.

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• An Attica man is accused of violating a stay away order of protection.

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The Sheriff's Office is initiating a public fundraiser looking for support to maintain a sustainable K-9 program.

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For those looking to participate or need more information, Assemblyman Steve Hawley is hosting office hours at GCC this Friday. Call 813-9319 to make an appointment. 

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Instead of the Ford Taurus, which replaced the Crown Victoria, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office says it prefers what it calls a bigger and safer utility vehicle.

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Timothy Beszczynski, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

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Francis Smith of 20 South Main Street, the report states, entered the home without permission and damaged a window and a screen in the process. He was indicted on a felony charge of second-degree burglary and criminal mischief.

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Livingston County Sheriff John York, 68, has served a 44-year career with the Sheriff's Office with the last 24 as Sheriff.

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Officer Kelly Alcorn, the veteran Niagara Falls police woman accused of roughing up a concert goer at Darien Lake this past August, has been indicted on a second-degree felony assault charge by a Genesee County grand jury today.

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Jazzy, owned by Joanne Mistler, was one of two finalists among 25 English setters invited to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City this year. 

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At UMMC in Batavia, the average emergency room wait time is under the state average at 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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• Two Batavia teens are accused of stealing from Empire Tractor.
• Two Batavia teens are charged with petit larceny for allegedly shoplifting from KMART in Batavia.
• A GCC student was arrested for allegedly having another student’s ID and using it to make purchases at the school.

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Attendees of the annual Batavia Muckdogs' offseason event donated "several hundred pounds" of dry dog and cat food for the Genesee County animal shelter.

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Genesee County will be under a wind advisotry from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday. Strong winds (25 to 35 miles per hour) can be expected, along with gusts up to 50 mph.

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The YWCA would have to make changes that would affect domestic violence victims in Genesee County if the U.S. House of Representatives does not approve to reenact the Violence Against Women Act.

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• A Pavilion man is facing a criminal mischief charge following a domestic incident last Wednesday.

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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Batavia today to lend his political clout to efforts that would keep Canada from imposing tighter restrictions on milk imports.

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Effective March 1, 12 Trigon Park back to Route 5 will become two-way traffic.

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State Senator Patrick Gallivan has reportedly proposed bills to raise the 30 percent film production tax credit for movies made upstate to help put the costs on par with shooting inNew York City.

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Developers of the high school equivalency diploma will make major changes to the test so getting all scores completed before Dec. 31 will avoid problems inj transitioning to the new test.

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• Genesee County Clerk Don Read says opt-out forms are available for pistol permits owners to keep their information private
• 2013 Batavia Muckdogs coaching staff announced
• A mother, father and son in the Orleans County town of Clarendon were arrested yesterday for allegedly running what law enforcement called a “sophisticated indoor marijuana growing operation.”

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Genesee County Veterans Services Office has moved to a new location 3837 West Main Street, County Building #2 in Batavia.

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Gun permit holders now have 60 days to submit the forms to keep their information private. 

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• A Spencerport woman is accused of stealing $3,000 from her employer while she worked as an office worker.
• A Batavia man is facing a felony count of grand larceny.

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This year’s squad will be lead by manager Angel Espada, pitching coach Brendan Sagara and hitting coach Rich Arena.

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The figure to be celebrated at the event March 2 has no known connection to LeRoy, but almost everyone in the Village has a connection to him...

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At The Enchanted Florist on East Main Street, Batavia, 200 deliveries were executed before noon with several hours still left to go in the holiday.

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The state comptroller’s officer says it’s because of flaws with its eMedNY computer system. Auditors claim they have recouped about $7.5 million dollars in overpayments.

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Television ratings for the games broadcast on MSG beat the previous mark for January by 28 percent.

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The Buffalo Sabres saw the biggest jump in price with an increase to more than $46. The organization has launched a new last-minute ticket program to obtain tickets to soldout games.

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Crews have been on site working on repair since about 8:30 this morning.

UPDATE (10:42): The break has been repaired. Water service was not interrupted during the repair.

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The Griswold Road bridge in the Town of Stafford requires replacement. Following a public hearing earlier this week, County Highway Superintendent Tim Hens provides an update on what comes next.

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Jeffrey Leaton, 22, of Caswell Road, is accused of breaking into a home on Griswold Road in LeRoy. Genesee County sheriff’s deputies say Leaton was after jewelry.

UPDATE: Leaton is a possible suspect in six Genesee County burglaries. He is not facing any additional charges at this time.

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The development is the most expensive for any privately funded building in City of Buffalo history. The plan calls for two ice rinks and 200 hotel rooms, plus restaurant and retail areas. 

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Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens said Tuesday the Wednesday deadline for the long-awaited report on regulations for hydraulic fraturing will be missed meaning the Feb. 27 release date will be delayed.

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Catholic and other Christian churches in Genesee County do not appear to be offering "Ashes to Go" services like some in Buffalo, but several parishes and churches are offering more accomodating service times.

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• Two inmates are facing promoting prison contraband charges from when they were housed at local prisons.
• A Virginia woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars and a car from an elderly Warsaw man and escaping to Virginia.

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The Buffalo businessman is joining a number of Republican lawmakers to speak out against the recently-enacted gun control legislation in the state. Simultaneously, a group called One Million Moms for Gun Control is also rallying at the Capitol today.

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State Police officials say opt-out forms will be available beginning Feb. 15. Gun permit holders can now elect to keep their information private as part of the new SAFE Act legislation adopted last month.

UPDATE: Genesee County Clerk Don Read updates the county's situation regarding opt-out forms.

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Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo expressed his gratitude for the pope’s “faithful ministry,” and praised the pope for “his humility and pastoral concern in putting the good of the Church first in his discernment.”

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• A Batavia woman is facing two counts of criminal possession of stolen property.
• City of Batavia Police charged 18 people this weekend involved with an underage drinking party at 2 Olyn Avenue.

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The new law to protect victims of domestic violence went into effect Jan. 23. The charge Aggravated Family Offense applies to defendants who commit a family offense and already have a conviction against a household member within the previous five years. 

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• A Batavia man is facing charges for allegedly damaging someone’s property with a car.
• A Batavia teen is accused of physically interfering with the arrest of another individual.
• An Oakfield woman accused of breaking into and burglarizing an Alabama home over Father’s Day weekend last year is charged with a felony.
• A Batavia woman is facing three felony counts of forgery.

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Originally starting out as sleet and rain, precipitation in Genesee County will transition to snow, the National Weather Service says, and continue to accumulate through the evening making for a messy ride home from work.

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New York’s top court Thursday decided that health clubs in the state are required to possess defibrillators, but they don’t have to use them if a customer goes down.

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• A Batavia woman is facing 41 felony charges for using checks with forged signatures.
• A 25-year-old Rochester woman is accused of stealing almost $330 worth of merchandise from K-Mart in Batavia.
• A Buffalo man was arrested for allegedly snorting inhalants.

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A Winter Storm warning has been posted for all of Western New York beginning at 1 a.m. Friday and continuing through 5 a.m. Saturday.

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Michael Leach, 59, had told authorities he shot his 37-year-old son Matthew last July at a motel in Old Forge in the Adirondacks.

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The volunteer program can save lower-income individuals between $75 and $220 that they would normally spend on filing taxes with a professional service.

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This year’s address will focus on major trends impacting local county governments and how Genesee County is dealing with these trends. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to purchase the parcel of land directly north of First Niagara Center from the city for more than $2 million intended for a hockey-themed development project.

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• An Attica woman is charged with issuing a bad check.
• A man visiting an Attica Correctional Facility inmate is facing charges for allegedly possessing marijuana.
• An OrleansCounty woman is facing several drug charges following an eight-month investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.

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