Friday News Brief
Written by Pete Zehler on November 7, 2025
Cleanup Completed at Former Eaton Site in Batavia
Cleanup work has been completed at the former Eaton facility on Clinton Street in Batavia, under New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program.
The project, led by CNH Industrial Baumaschinen GmbH with oversight from the Department of Environmental Conservation, removed contaminated soil, treated groundwater, and installed a clean soil cover system to protect public health and the environment.
A Site Management Plan and Environmental Easement are now in place to ensure long-term monitoring and prevent future exposure to any remaining contamination.
Once the Final Engineering Report is approved, DEC will issue a Certificate of Completion, allowing the site to be redeveloped and making CNH eligible for state cleanup tax credits.
The 23-acre site operated as a manufacturing facility from the 1920s to the early 1990s and is now used for warehousing. More information and documents are available on the DEC website under site ID C819022.
New Oncologist Joins Lipson Cancer Institute in Batavia
Rochester Regional Health welcomes Dr. Zainub Ajmal to its medical oncology and hematology teams at the Lipson Cancer Institute–Batavia, located at United Memorial Medical Center on North Street.
Dr. Ajmal is board-certified in internal medicine with expertise in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as blood disorders. She says her goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that reflects each patient’s values and priorities.
New patients are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 585-344-5252 or visit rochesterregional.org.
GCEDC Highlights Ongoing Public Role in STAMP Environmental Review
The Genesee County Economic Development Center says the environmental review process for the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) continues to emphasize public participation as developer STREAM U.S. Data Centers considers submitting a new, larger proposal.
If approved, STREAM’s project would represent a multi-billion dollar investment in Genesee County, adding to hundreds of millions already invested and supporting hundreds of permanent jobs.
GCEDC says STAMP’s development has already provided tangible benefits, including public water service for much of the Town of Alabama, nearly $1.9 million in annual payments to local municipalities and schools, $292,000 in land sale proceeds, and infrastructure upgrades such as improvements to Oakfield’s wastewater treatment facility.
All application materials and environmental studies will be available at gcedc.com/projects, and the public will have opportunities to comment and participate through hearings and review periods as the process continues.
Family First Credit Union Opens First Genesee County Branch
Family First Credit Union has officially opened its first Genesee County location in Le Roy, with Mickey Hyde serving as Business Development Officer. Hyde says the credit union’s in-house decision making allows for quick, personalized service.
Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Monroe, or Wayne County. Hyde, a longtime Le Roy branch manager, says he’s focused on home equity loans and CDs, noting that Family First shares services with Tonawanda Valley Credit Union in Batavia.
The Le Roy office is open Monday through Friday from 9 to 1 and by appointment. To schedule, call 585-586-8225, extension 240.
Le Roy’s Jackie Whiting Honored with Distinguished School Board Service Award
Le Roy Central Schools congratulates Board President Jackie Whiting, recipient of the 2025 Albert W. Hawk Award for Distinguished School Board Service from the Genesee Valley School Boards Association.
Whiting has dedicated 28 years to the district, serving as Vice President from 2014 to 2018 and President since 2018. Superintendent Merritt Holly praised her as a model of “unwavering dedication, thoughtful governance, and lifelong commitment” to students and staff.
Whiting will be formally honored Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Le Roy Country Club.
