Author: Dan Fischer

Wind Chill advisory Until 7pm Monday * Winter Storm WARNING Cancelled

Storm Warning in effect until 6PM Sunday evening
Wind Chill advisory in effect until 7PM Monday

Marchers brave single digit wind chills in local observance

Second yogurt manufacturing operation to close in Genesee County in the past eight years * 35 workers out of a job at Alpina

Waiting for the big snow * Albion couple remain hospitalized from explosion and fire * Cuomo proposes unemployment benefits for furloughed federal workers

Gillibrand announces candidacy for president * GOP looks for candidates in Oakfield and Elba * Winter Storm Watch posted

In effect for all of WNY from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon

Village elections will be held on March 19, Town Elections to be held on November 5, 2019

Winter Weather Advisory posted * City GOP seeking candidates * Chamber announces award winners

Genesee Lumber, Business of the Year, Geneseean of the Year: Bob Stocking

City Republicans looking for: City Court Judge, City Council and County Legislature Candidates

Salvation Army of Genesee County raises $88,600 in Red Kettle campaign

Cuomo renews ban on plastic bags * Results of Salvation Army Red Kettle in county * Gas prices dip in Genesee County

Batavia man faces new charges in child abduction * Two separate concerts to mark Woodstock 50 * Bitter Wind Chills expected

Collins refuses to accept pay during shutdown * Pembroke students talk ti International Space Station * Legislative session begins in Albany

Lake Effect Snow expected, total accumulation of 4 to 8 inches

Company plans a $900,000 investment in Pavilion, will create three new jobs

Grant courtesy of America’s Farmers, an organization dedicated to modern U.S. Agriculture

Sheriff names his “right hand man” * LeRoy PD continues search for car burglar * Skinner carries the Sabres

LeRoy Police hunt for thief * Sgt Brad Mazur named new undersheriff * Meet “Frankie” new GCSO K-9

Bradley D. Mazur is named new Undersheriff for Genesee County

Perry Bowling Center heavily damaged by fire * Mississippi man indicted for Darien Lake assault on cops * Cuomo sworn in for third term

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New superintendent for Oakfield-Alabama Schools * Batavia man faces felony smut charges * Alexander Central to vote Monday on capital project

John Fisgus will start at O-A in January

14 year old girl found unharmed in Pennsylvania, 22 year old man in custody

Amber Alert issued for Byron teenager * Police seek man who picked her up from school this morning, he had been ordered to stay away from her

Suspect was arrested by State Police earlier this month * Updated photo released

Alexander Central School voters asked for $12.6-million in capital projects * Batavia man arrested for rape * Cuomo says “no” to presidential run in 2020

Salvation Army asks 90 individuals or businesses to contribute $1,000 for the Christmas campaign

Counry Max returns to Batavia next year * Fire damages Kaiser Wilcox in Bergen * KISS comes to Darien Lake next August

Another plea in Batavia murder on Central Ave. * LeRoy Police arrest two on weapons charge * Batavia Blue Devils post loss in state championship

Winter Weather Advisory posted for Genesee County * Collins victory nearly assured * GCC adds one more armed Peace Officer

Batavia High Blue Devils head to NYS Championship * First time in school history * Tops out of bankruptcy

GCC Criminal Justice student wins local award

Indictment handed up in Batavia carjacking * Two Albion men busted for home invasion * Montclair Ave. woman charged with forcing child to smoke pot

One suspect accused of using a replica AK-47 to rob homeowner

Winter Weather Advisory posted * Sheriff’s Office may be able to purchase and train two K-9s * Collins / McMurray still exchanging barbs

City Church development gains traction * YWCA “in the black” * State legislators talk about giving themselves a pay raise

Batavia advances to New York State Semi-finals

First snow accumulation in county * Cuomo calls for ban on flavored e-cigs * BHS Blue Devils look to advance in football playoffs

NY 27th decision may wait for official canvass * Cuomo wins 3rd term, Hawley easily re-elected, Ranzenhofer wins but much closer * Genesee County legislators will serve four years

Collins wins 27th Congressional District, McMurray demands recount

Voters go to the polls until 9 p.m. * 27th Congressional race, very close * Funeral arrangements announced for Jerry Warner

Calling hours Thursday, funeral service on Friday at Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home in Oakfield

More reaction to the passing of WBTA’s Jerry Warner * United Way of Genesee Co names new Executive Director * BHS Blue Devils prepare for Western Regional

Tammy Hathaway to replace Eric Fix on Nov. 19

Popular WBTA Radio personality has been off the air for nearly a year due to poor health

Arrest made in Raymond Morgan beating death * Blue Devils back to Sectional Championship tomorrow night * Jerry Warner in Hospice care

Richard D. Haynes, 36, formerly of Thorpe St., Batavia charged with Murder in the Second Degree

Chamber of Commerce issues positive report * Environmental clean-up to begin in Pavilion * No debate in the 27th Congressional District race

Flood Watch includes Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties

Ellicott Station developer wants more taxpayer incentives * Plea of mental disease in murder of a Lyndonville woman * Future of Fantasy Sports betting uncertain in NY

Perry principal faces no criminal charges * Batavia man charged with burglary and felony DWI * Bills v Pats tonight

Batavia Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The Batavia CTE Center will hold an Open House on Thursday, November 1

Invites members of the public to share concerns and ideas

New city manager “meets and greets” * Tribute planned to K-9 Destro * Cuomo holds 23 point lead in governor’s race

Batavia Kiwanis Club partners with Batavia’s Original Pizzeria for Oct 28 Halloween parade

Power was out for for 5,300 customers for almost two hours.

Dr. Matthew Landfried is the Chairman of of the Derpartment of Surgery at UMMC

National Grid reports all power has been restored to customers impacted by outage earlier this afternoon.

Latest estimate: 5,500 local customers without power, restoration estimated by 3 p.m.

Collins – McMurray race seen as “dead heat” * Batavia man arrested for attacking an EMT sent to help him * Wegman’s recalls hummus

Pavement markings will be done on several streets beginning tomorrow * Clinton St. to be repaired beginning Oct 17

Lewiston Rd. location on a list of 142 Sears and Kmarts closing as part of the latest company bankruptcy filing

Trial date set for Chris Collins * Wyco lawman pleads guilty to murder * last weekend of high school football before playoffs

Oakfield man indicted as sexual predator * Livingston County assemblyman arrested for accepting bribe * Meet and greet Batavia’s new city manager

Council approves extension of stipends * SUNY prohibits sex between students and teachers * Limo involved in deadly crash was posted for sale

BCB seeking Cartage/Equipment Coordinator

McMurrary gets campaign cash boost from Collins legal woes * Molinaro is cash short in his fight against Cuomo * Toppled tanker on Route 33

If you recognize this person, contact Batavia Police.

Man killed in crash with ambulance in Bethany * In LeRoy, two children drugged and left alone * Bills win

Williamsville man dies when his car crosses center line and strikes Bethany ambulance

Destro joined the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office five years ago * He partnered with Deputy Chris Erion

Local businessman Peter Zeliff foreclosed on loan to Tidewater + Associates * all employees are terminated

All operations ceased as of 10 a.m. this morning

Arrest made as guns are recovered from Bergen theft * Elba man pleads guilty rape, gets seven years * Sabres begin new season tonight

Weapons recovered from a Jackson St residence believed stolen last week in Bergen

the City of Batavia Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” What does that mean?

Support the Batavia City School District Foundation, Saturday, Oct 13

Darien Center man arrested for sexting * Livingston County man gets 25 years in prison for child porn * New Bills stadium on hold

Officials say $10-million state funding will return $60-million of private investment

Nine arrested at Kid Rock show * Smaller workforce returns to the job at P W Minor * Record number of female candidates on November ballot

Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Network of Western New York

Wed, Oct 3 at Batavia Downs

45 are laid off at P W Minor, 40 others return to work on Monday * Arrest made in Hamlin double murder * BHS Blue Devils play final game at existing Vandetta stadium

Company says it will “idle” one manufacturing line to concentrate on orthopedic and diabetic footwear

First chairman of surgery at UMMC

Batavia Downs begins expansion * P W Minor delays statement on its future * United Way sets campaign goal * PETA offers reward in cat cruelty case

P W Minor announcement due tomorrow * Downs to announce expansion * Cuomo blames weather for loss of population

$4-million expansion will include new cigar bar, added kitchen and restaurant space

Nathaniel Wilson gets 20 to life for fatal stabbing * Carjacking leads to high speed chase and crash in Batavia * Suspect in welfare fraud sentenced to jail time

Threatened woman at a gas station, fled down Ellicott St., crashed at entrance to VA

P W Minor workers told to “go home” * Former Albion teenager charged with killing her sister and mother * Batavia City Council meets tonight in conference session

150 year old local company appears to be in financial trouble again

Flushing will take place Wednesday & Thursday, south of Main St. and west of Jackson.

Final home football game before demolition is Homecoming on September 29

Collins issues statement this afternoon saying he will “actively” campaign

Event will be held on Saturday, Sept 29 from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at city fire headquarters on Evans Street

North of West Main and west of Bank St.

161 complete the run, another 115 participated in the fun walk

Collins name to remain on the ballot as he fights federal charges

Fatal car/ped accident in Livonia * Hochul will be on November ballot with Cuomo * two men die in Alden boating accident

Democrats pick nominee for Governor * Police ID two murder victims in Hamlin * New Exec Dir at Cornell Coop Ext in Batavia

Lawmen suspect double murder in Hamlin * Batavia native gets top job at Uber * Pavilion Teenager honors 9-11 first responders

Erik Fix resigns after six years with the agency

LeRy crash leads to jail for Buffalo woman * New poll: Cuomo 41 point lead over Nixon * Batavia City Council meets tonight

Cougar Volleyball Team Aces First Home Test

House Ethics Committee to look at Chris Collins charges * Bills open their regular season in Baltimore Sunday * Muckdogs GM will not return next year

Police wait for forensic results in Liberty Street murder probe * Cuomo spending big in primary race * Jim Kelly on the mend again

GCEDC considers tax breaks for Six Flags Darien Lake * Collins returns to Congress * Heat Advisory in effect until this evening

Station launches WBTAi2 to cover all LeRoy Knights home and away varsity football

Albion man accused of supplying drug that caused overdose death of his wife * Batavia Bed, Bath and Beyond is closing * Foul language leads to arrest

Police say husband provided opiate that caused his wife to overdose and then failed to get medical attention for her in time to save her life

Muckdogs very likely to be in Batavia next season * Cuomo wants to listen to to the people on legal pot for fun * Tops closes 10 stores, Batavia and LeRoy NOT among them

Attica man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of 5 year old * Churchville’s Renee Fleming to perform at Senator McCain’s funeral * Heat Advisory extends to 8pm

Tracy Ave. will close Thursday, Aug 30 for repaving.

Albion man dies in Lake Ontario boating accident * City announces sidewalk construction projects * Ranzenhofer bows out of 27th Congressional Dist run

Spray Park will close for the season on Sept 4 * City announces sidewalk construction schedule

WBTA FM 100.1 is temporarily off the air due to a power surge that damaged some transmitter components. We hope to have repairs completed by late Monday morning. In the […]

Albion lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding clients * New Federal money for the Genesee County Airport * Bills prepare for Bengals on Sunday

Wyoming County indicts Florida man in attack on two brothers * Bergen woman charged with bad baby-sitting * Muckdogs take two from West Virginia before returning home

Plea deal in Central Ave fatal stabbing * NYS Fair opens in Syracuse * GOP extends process of replacing Collins on ballot

Linda Toscano will be bringing three of her best Empire State-bred diagonal distaffers to compete in two divisions

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 7 p.m. ~ Genesee Community College

LeRoy domestic incident leads to charges of unlawful imprisonment and menacing * Fatal motorcycle crash in Henrietta * Bear sighting in Alabama

New city manager meets the press * Cuomo steps in some political mud * Tracy Ave. re-constructions begins tomorrow

Dr. Martin “Marty” Moore begins new job on Oct 15.

Brothers attacked in their Wyoming County home * City Council names new Batavia City Manager * WNY Republican leaders meet tonight in Batavaia

Dr. Martin Moore will become the new city manager of Batavia * He is currently the city manager of Eunice, New Mexico, a city of 2,500 people

Vehicular manslaughter suspect was arrested for DWI an hour after fatal hit and run * New Batavia city manager to be named tonight * Cuomo to return eagle feather

Suspect was arrested and released on DWI an hour after deputies say she struck and killed Darien Lake concert goer

Council to vote on City Manager Monday night, name of manager candidate being kept from public until vote * Collins may have used campaign funds for legal defense

County GOP and Reform Party primary, GOP only primary in Bethany * Board of Elections announces registration info

Collins pleads not guilty to federal indictment charging him with securities fraud * More bear sightings in Genesee County * Darien Lake to hire more staff for post season

Pembroke man accused of assaulting pregnant woman * Woman charged with stealing souvenirs from Darien Lake * National Night Out to be observed in Birchwood Village

Wayne was associated with professional baseball in Batavia for nearly 40 years.

Teenager charged with attempted assault has bail increased * mobile home destroyed by fire in Pavilion * State St. nursing home sold to NYC company

Suspect in weekend slashing on Ross St.

Trooper fires shots when suspect car came at police * Two suspects arrested near Kelsey Rd. * Chase started in Henrietta

Report came in that a white male subject in his late 40s, early 50s was on foot in the 83-hundred block of Kelsey Road

Covington man trampled to death by a bull * Batavia’s first Methadone clinic to open Aug 13 * Cuomo names work-group to draft marijuana law

Incident happened on a farm in Covington

New City Manager to be named this month * Billy Goats pours its last * National Comedy Center opens in Jamestown

Kingdom Bound traveling ministry performs “make-over” on Watson St. home * Richmond Ave. to close tomorrow for Water main repairs * Cuomo maintains big lead in primary

Richmond to close Thursday 5:30PM – 6:15PM

Water may be turned off Wednesday between Union and Redfield

Tributes to Rock, Country and Pop Bands Highlight Series

Town of Batavia woman in court for allegedly torturing her dog * Rochester police arrest 20 at PR festival * Muckdogs drop another road game

A travel trailer rolled over on the State Thruway near LeRoy this morning. The accident occurred in the westbound lane but blocked both lanes for a while. An ambulance from […]

Bergen man accused of piercing child’s ear with hole-punch * Beertavia draws twice the crowd * Road work on Vine St.

Sheldon Silver gets seven years, hopes not to die in prison * Person of interest in Liberty St murder * Troopers in Warsaw seize kilo of heroin and a pound of crystal meth

Victim identified as 47 year old Raymond Lee Morgan

Barn burner in Byron * head-on crash in Pembroke * Human bones found along Tonawanda Creek

Rogue reptile rescued * Manhunt continues in Geneseo * Phone scammers continue to target local seniors

4-ft long alligator located in a partially vacant building on Lehigh Ave.

Pok-a-Dot founder dies at 93 * Alligator found on Lehigh Ave * Flag football league forming in Batavia

All students enrolled in the Batavia City School District are eligible to participate; no application is required.

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office made five arrests during the Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on July 13, 2018

For nearly 40 years Steve and Jim Goff, owned and managed the Stumblin’ Inn in Elba, now they have lost nearly everything

State announces downtown Batavia projects to get $10-million in funding * SWilliamsville company to invest $6-million in Bergen * LeSean McCoy denies domestic abuse allegations

Eight specific projects get funding approval

Series accident near GCC * another bear sighting * Skelos retrial

Albion teen charged with attempted murder of grandmother * bear sighted in Bethany * Schumer: beware of flood damaged cars for sale

Albion teenager charged with attempted murder of his grandmother

Fire broke out shortly after 9:30AM on Sunday.

Premiere Genesee Nursing Home lost Air Conditioning * BPD nabs hungry shoplifters * Batavia Rotary renews raffle

Club plans to give away $20,000 “100% NYS Raffle Law Compliant”

Theft from the Peace Garden * Hawley to split vote on Legalizing pot and sports betting * NYS mourns the loss of a State Trooper

Heat Advisory remains in effect * State Trooper killed near Albany * Batavia man arrested in road rage incident

Notre Dame Principal says the subsidy amounts to 10-percent of the school’s budget

Redfield Parkway pillar repair put off * Teen City moves closer to reality * Trumbull Parkway to close tomorrow

Volunteer judges needed for 4-H events

Begins July 4, ends July 8

RTS Genesee gets $3.5M to building new local bus garage * Voters decide Democratic primary in NY 25th * Batavia Concert Band begins 93rd season on Wednesday

Five area women charged with rioting * 19 arrested at latest Darien Lake concert * Trumbull Pkwy to close on Thursday

Closure is expected between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Police say elderly residents are targeted

D-A says his office needs more help * Cuomo demands info on 700 immigrant children held in NYS * Muckdogs meet Williamsport tonight

New BDC director hired * Livonia woman killed while retrieving mail * Cuomo says 70 migrant children being held in New York

Home opener on Monday, June 18

Incident began as a loud noise complaint, ended with female suffering “significant” injuries

Residents in the Towns of Batavia and Pembroke targeted

Batavia man accused of brandishing knife at police officers * Search suspended for missing toddler *

YW to sell its or lease its North St. building * Petit larceny at TA truck stop * 28 horses perish in fire downstate

YWCA makes decision to sell (or fully lease) its building on North St.

Students from the Byron-Bergen Builder’s Club presented a check for $500 to support the Rochester Regional Health Chemical Dependency Program. The club raised the funds through coin collections and basket […]

Lessons from Central Ave. neighborhood meeting * Alden man gets prison time for assaulting his own baby * What $5-million buys in a roller coaster

Annual Father’s Day event to be held at Genesee County Airport

Niagara County man held in death of Oakfield sister.. * Muckdogs back on WBTA * City Council ready to receive manager applicants

Following one year hiatus, Batavia Muckdogs broadcasts resume on WBTA

BDC wants long term commitment * Second arrest in Alabama robbery * Batavia drug dealer cops plea

Stabbing in Elba * Robbery, Assault in Alabama * Suspected Red Osier vandal arrested

Another disturbance on Central Ave. * Search is still on as hope fades for missing toddler * Memorial Day observances listed

Search continues for missing boy from Sodus * Local funeral director dies * Muckdogs to host Job Fair

Amber Alert issued for missing baby whose mother was found dead * LeRoy man arrested for assault in pub fracas *

Ward meeting scheduled into southside violence * City man takes plea in in arson, drug case * Foul play causes sudden landing at Buffalo airport

Three indicted for suspected roles in Central Ave stabbing and shooting * Suspect sought in Red Osier vandalism * Six Flags to take over Darien Lake, again

NYS political conventions begin tomorrow * Batavia teenager gets prison time * Peebles closing

Ceremonies, Observances and Parades listed for Monday, May 28

We will probably see fewer Mercy EMS ambulances screaming through downtown Batavia. The emergency medical service has moved to a brand new headquarters just outside the city off of Route […]

All police agencies in Genesee County to participate

New $2.1-million facility moves ambulances from former St. Jerome’s on Bank St.

Three in custody following stabbing and shooting on Central Ave. * Cuomo calls out Trump on guns

“Person of interest” in Central Ave violence * Victims of stabbing and shooting identified

Person of interest sought in the shooting of another victim

One man is dead and another seriously injured in what police say is a shooting and stabbing on Central Avenue near Pringle. We have confirmed that one of the two […]

Incident happened on Central Ave near Pringle Ave late Thursday night

Mt. Morris sex offender arrested on parole violation * Batavia woman indicted on 19 felony counts * Most popular baby names in NY

A Mount Morris man, designated a level three sex offender, has been jailed for allegedly violating his parole. Terri Havens served 13 years for sexually abusing a five-year-old. He recently […]

Pembroke woman indicted for setting fire to ex’s Harley * School budgets get passing grades * Volunteers take on projects for United Way Day of Caring

School budgets passed in all eight Genesee County school districts * Perry rapist gets 10 more years from Livingston County *

School District budgets decided by voters today * Perry rapist gets 10 years * Big money to flow in Batavia and Geensee County roads and bridges

ATV accident turns fatal * Downs responds to SCOTUS sports betting decision * Former Bills Coach Chuck Knox dies

School budgets go to voters on Tuesday * Crash in Byron results in DWI arrest

Owner of Settler’s Restaurant dies * Sheldon Silver convicted at retrial * Rotary Club Baseball Tourney alters schedule

All three face misdemeanor charges following traffic stop

Grand Jury: Fatal shooting by deputy was justified * Batavia man gets 15 years for burglaries * Thruway to get more electric car charging stations

Keith Kent of Albion pointed handgun at deputy in the parking lot of the Log Cabin Restaurant

Pavilion gets state grant for water tank * NY’s new Attorney General * Scrap yard fire activates nine fire departments

Workshop to be held at Chamber office on May 16

Another sex scandal is rocking the New York political landscape after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s resignation. Eliot Spitzer, Anthony Weiner and now Eric Schneiderman were well-esteemed politicians, whose […]

Arrest made in a pair of liquor store burglaries * Fire takes a toll on farm equipment in Pavilion * Missing a ring? Batavia Police may have it.

Suspect may be illegal alien

Suspected Batavia felon found in Tennessee * Neighbor charged in Kendall C02 deaths * Batavia couple wins $1-million in lottery

Orleans County man charged in death of Kendall mother and son * Batavia couple wins $1-million * Wind Advisory in effect until tonight

GOP Guv candidate in Batavia * Kim Pegula one of the most powerful women in professional sports * Thorpe St shooting defendant gets 15 years

Batavia man gets 15 years for 2017 shooting * Cuomo orders domestic abusers to turn in firearms * Darien Lake shows off new coaster

Multi-Million Dollar Capital Investment Brings 7th Coaster to Theme Park

Alleged rape occurred on March 18 on Sparks Rd

Geneseo hit and run victim identified * Crash in Bergen sends one person to UMMC * BCSD exec-assistant receives award for excellence

Authorities ask for help in fatal hit and run near SUNY Geneseo * Alexander central budgets for School Resource Officer * Sheldon Silver retrial begins today

Alexander Central Schools release safety statement, budget proposal calls for School Resource Officer * Livingston Co Deputies probe fatal hit and run near SUNY Geneseo

Preparing Dwyer Stadium for opening day * Batavia dad arrested for letting his toddler walk the street * BID gives out annual awards

Cuomo chips away at ICE * Batavia man accused of stealing from Target * Bills look to tonight’s NFL Draft

Pilot of Gaines helicopter crash identified, passerby credited with helping in rescue * Visitor restrictions lifted at UMMC

Pilot identified, listed in guarded condition with burns * F AA investigating * Passerby credited with helping free pilot from wreckage

Cuomo wants to bag the use of plastic bags * Tops to pay bonuses to executives * LeRoy police nab purse snatcher

Batavia man injured in Lockport crash * Wyco woman accused of stealing thousands from her family * Schumer: FAA lax in safety enforcement

Oakfield man charged in Corfu crash * Wyco corrections officer takes plea * Council considers surplus police weapons

Possible carbon monoxide deaths in Kendall * Wyco corrections officer cops a plea * Schumer makes push for legal pot

Orleans County woman & son die from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning * Four injured in Corfu crash * Cuomo sends more help to PR

Murder victim identified, family notified * Muckdogs to spend up to $30K on ball field * Cuomo allows parolees to vote

Woman murdered at Sunset Motel, stabbed in the neck * Warsaw man charged with child porn

Deputies investigating as a homicide

Flood Watch cancelled * City man charged with robbing Arby’s * Democrats smell blood in Collins’ house seat

Attica PD release details of assault on officer

Ice storm cancels some church services * No significant power failures * Walking more slippery than driving

Deputy involved in fatal shooting is identified * City Economic Development Coordinator resigns * Winter Weather Advisory posted

Deputy Ryan Young is a six-year veteran of law enforcement

State Troopers continue to probe deputy involved shooting * Possible motive revealed in Wyoming County killing *

Shooting took place in parking lot of Pembroke restaurant. Suspect pointed handgun at deputy who took one shot and killed the suspect

Cuomo opponent calls for legal weed * Chamber offers Active Shooter training * DOT b egins replacement of Bethany Center Rd. bridge

Orleans Community Health will remain its own independent organization under the terms of this agreement.

City Council to take tighter control of BID’s budget * County Health Dept. stages Hep A exercise * Rochester woman released from prison for starting fire that killed her four children

Local lawmen train for active shooter * YWCA makes some progress toward restoring services * NYS has a diaper changing law

Please Don’t Eat the Daisies Health Departments Hosting Mock Exercise to Practice Administering Vaccine to the Public in the Event of an Emergency THIS IS AN EXERCISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The […]

YWCA after school program will resume on Monday * Some still without power in Genesee County * K-9 Destro takes a real “bite outta crime.”

High Wind Warning Cancelled * Almost 1,000 remain without power in Genesee County

Closing of YWCA leaves void in services * High Wind Warning for tomorrow * Canandaigua cop will not face charges in shooting

Genesee County YWCA shuts down over lack of cash. 36 employees will loose their jobs, unemployment benefits uncertain

All programs to cease including Domestic Violence, child care and daycare programs

Redwings answer criticism from new Muckdogs management * Easter Sunday observed around the world * Latest projects to get incentives

GM says Muckdogs front office is a mess * High Wind WARNING posted * GCEDC approves incentives for two projects

For Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans Counties and most of WNY

New warehouse for Genesee Lumber, new grocery store in Corfu

New city manager will cost more * Cuomo suggests pay raises for state lawmakers * Jim Kelly undergoes 12 hours of cancer surgery

Cuomo considers pay raise for state lawmakers * Batavia Police hunt for Arby’s bandit * Brockport murder suspect fit to stand trial

City Hall presses proper pump connections * Elba man accused of pawning stolen property * “I Love New York” signs coming down

City Council to meet with manager recruiting firm * violent domestic on Dellinger Ave. * Cuomo thinks Jews can’t dance

Consulting firm will meet with city council in a public meeting to discuss recruitment process

Probation check leads to weapons charge * Pembroke sex offender charged with failing to register change of address * Mr. Batavia crowned at BHS

Buffalo Bishop Malone issues statement on sex scandal * NY flu season tapers off * Jim Kelly prepares for another cancer surgery

Eli Fish Brewing to officially pour this Saturday * County bond rating downgraded * Rochester Amtrak station to be named for late congresswoman

First locally brewed beer in 100 years

Village election results * Cuomo declares State of Emergency downstate * Three Warsaw residents face cocaine possession charges

Former Batavia priest named in sex abuse scandal * Albion to elect new mayor * Sex in the City” star announcers candidacy

(This workshop is part of the Business Idea Pitch Competition Workshop series)

Fatal snowmobile accident in Wyoming County * Former TV star says she’ll challenge Cuomo * Holley School super to retire

Local state representatives support pay raise for Arc direct support professionals

Flu season could be over * St Patty’s Day crackdown draws to a close * Medical pot for pets?

Collision on Route 5 in Stafford claims a life * Congresswoman Louise Slaughter dies at 88 * Flu season seems to be coming to an end

Rep. Slaughter served the Rochester area since 1987

YWCA “facing major financial challenges” * Sheriff thinks local school board should pay for SRO * Fire on Columbia Ave ruled accidental

Over 100 BHS students “walkout” in protest over gun violence * Steve Hawley calls for $50K for every school to hire resource officer * LeRoy woman arrested for stealing $23K from employer

Cuomo aide Percoco found guilty * BHS students to “walkout” with admin OK * Winter Storm Warning for Wyoming County and south

Joseph Percoco found guilty, faces max of 20 years

Incest charges placed against Albion man * Perry murder victim was shot four times, onmce in the head * Attica woman takes a plea deal in child porn case

Hering and his girlfriend were arrested on child sexual abuse charges on Feb 27. Investigation has led to new charges against Hering, including incest

Betsy Brown has 15 years of experience in elementary education

High speed police chase in Batavia * Albion man busted on multiple drug charges * Season ends for Lady Lancers

Second defendant guilty in East Main St gang assault * more potential abuse victims come forward against Albion couple * NYS considers legal book making

16 yr. old arrested for threatening to shoot LeRoy student * Retired Wyoming County deputy charged charged with murder * Bills streaker saves cat, video goes viral

The 16 yr. old is charged with a felony and ordered held in jail on $10,000 bail

Lawmen and law-makers talk cops in schools * Brockport teacher pleads guilty in child porn case * Elba Lady Lancers advance in basketball playoffs

Flu cases may be slowing in Genesee Co. * Fire on Columbia Ave. leaves family homeless * Darien Lake to hire 1,600

A Winter Storm Warning that takes effect tonight shuts down Genesee Community College for tomorrow. College officials announce this afternoon that all classes and special events at GCC’s Batavia campus […]

Buffalo Bills announce their Hall of Fame Quarterback is fighting cancer again

A Winter Storm Warning takes effect tonight, classes and events at GCC/Batavia campus cancelled for Friday

Resurgence Brewing hopes to begin Batavia construction this summer * GCASA to build 16-bed detox facility * New county jail estimated to cost $52-million

Officials hope to have the unit open by July of next year

Firm hired to find next City Manager * opioid deaths across NYS worse than reported * It’s for the birds: Nest Watch

Nest Box Monitoring for Science At Genesee County Park & Forest