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PEMBROKE UNVEILS NEW GYM AS PART OF $35.9 MILLION PROJECT Pembroke Junior-Senior High School officially opened its new gym Thursday, marking a major milestone in a $35.9 million capital project. […]

PEMBROKE SUPERINTENDENT MATTHEW CALDERÓN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT After more than two decades with the district, Pembroke Central School Superintendent Matthew Calderón has announced he will retire at the end of the […]

Oxbo is officially opening the doors to its new advanced manufacturing facility in Bergen. The company will celebrate the grand opening Thursday at the new 200,000-square-foot site, which will serve […]

STAFFING SHORTAGES CONTINUE FOR GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Staffing remains a major concern for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Joseph Graff during his annual report to county […]

Residents Take Concerns Over STAMP Project Straight to Batavia City Council A group of residents brought their concerns about the proposed STAMP data center directly to Batavia City Council Monday […]

Old Main Street Building Getting Apartments, Major Upgrade A familiar Main Street building in Batavia is set for a major transformation. Local developer Matt Gray has secured support from the […]

County Planning Board Opposes Batavia Gas Station Proposal A proposed gas station and convenience store project in the City of Batavia is facing pushback from county officials. The Genesee County […]

Byron Approves Moratorium on Battery Storage, Renewable Projects The Byron Town Board has hit pause on certain energy projects, approving two moratoriums Wednesday night. Town officials unanimously voted to temporarily […]

  Le Roy Considers 10% Tax Increase at Public Hearing Le Roy residents will have a chance to weigh in next week on a proposed tax increase that could impact […]

Road Rage on Thruway Leads to Arrest in Batavia A road rage incident on the Thruway in Batavia escalated into a fight and weapons charges Monday morning. State Police say […]

Young Driver Seriously Hurt in Bergen Rollover Crash A young woman was seriously injured and airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after a violent rollover crash Monday afternoon in Bergen. State […]

Batavia Police Report: Violent Crimes, Threats Highlight Recent Arrests Batavia Police made a series of arrests in March involving serious charges, including violent crimes, weapons offenses, and threats to the […]

New Owner Outlines First Timeline for Ellicott Station Completion For the first time, the new owner of Ellicott Station is publicly laying out what comes next for the long-stalled Batavia […]

Genesee County Sheriff’s Report: Multiple Arrests Across Region The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reports several recent arrests across the area. Brandi Reuben, 30, of Alabama, is charged with aggravated harassment […]

Borrello, Blakeman Blame Hochul Policies in Wake of Deadly Bus Crash State Senator George Borrello and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are pointing to state licensing policies following a deadly […]

Stream Data Centers Funds Tank Removal at STAMP Site Amid Ongoing Review Stream Data Centers is moving forward with early work at the STAMP campus in Genesee County, funding the […]

City Weighs Future of Volunteer Fire Services A long-running debate over the future of volunteer fire services is back in focus in Batavia. During Monday’s meeting, City Council discussed concerns […]

Rochester Man Faces Grand Jury in Batavia Burglary, Animal Cruelty Case A 45-year-old Rochester man accused in a violent Batavia burglary case will have his charges presented to a Grand […]

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Batavia Leaves One Critically Injured A serious multi-vehicle crash in the City of Batavia has left at least one person critically injured. The accident happened at Main […]

Batavia City Council to Tackle BESS Moratorium, Budget Moves at New Meeting Time The Batavia City Council has a full agenda heading into this week—and a new meeting time to […]

Batavia Planning Board Approves $8.5M Hotel Project The Town of Batavia Planning Board has approved an $8.5 million renovation project that will transform the former Quality Inn and Suites Palm […]

Batavia Council Clash Over Records Request Sparks Debate on Authority A request for detailed city spending records has sparked a debate among Batavia City Council members over transparency and authority. […]

Wood Family Farm Named Genesee County Conservation Farm of the Year A farm operated by Robert and Michelle Wood of Batavia has been named the 2025 Conservation Farm of the […]

County Planning Board Backs Expansion of Tracy B’s Farm Brewery The Genesee County Planning Board is supporting a proposed expansion of Tracy B’s Market and Farm Brewery. Owners James Barsaloux […]

McCarthy Named Genesee County Deputy of the Year A Genesee County deputy who helped save lives during a fatal Thruway bus crash has been named Deputy of the Year. Kevin […]

Le Roy Residents to Vote on $1.1M School Bus Purchase Le Roy Central School District residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a proposal to purchase six […]

Batavia Council Passes $42M Budget After Debate Over New Fire Department Position Batavia City Council approved a $42 million city budget Monday night in a 7–2 vote. The plan includes […]

Several Arrests Reported in Batavia Area Batavia Police report several recent arrests. On February 28th, 24-year-old Nicholas Wissinger of Middleport was charged with DWI following a traffic stop on North […]

Former Pro Ballplayer Opening New Baseball, Softball Training Facility in Batavia A former professional baseball player is bringing a new training opportunity to young athletes in Batavia. Matt Pita is […]

Four Charged After Drugs Found in Stolen U-Haul in Batavia Four people are facing drug charges after deputies say they were found inside a stolen U-Haul truck in the Town […]

Over 1,000 Acres of Le Roy Farmland Permanently Preserved More than 1,000 acres of farmland in Le Roy will remain in agriculture forever under four new conservation agreements between Stein […]

Alabama Planning Board Hears Details on $11 Billion STAMP Data Center Project The Town of Alabama Planning Board received detailed plans Monday night for a proposed $11.1 billion data center […]

Camp Takes Helm at Batavia PD As the new Chief of the Batavia Police Department, Christopher Camp says the transition following former Chief Shawn Heubusch’s departure has been seamless. Camp […]

WROTB Earns Top Marks for Cash Management Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. is being recognized for sharply improving its investment strategy. At a Finance Committee meeting at Batavia Downs Gaming […]

Multiple Felony Arrests Reported in Batavia Police Blotter Several felony-level arrests highlighted recent activity in Batavia. On February 3rd, 46-year-old George Budzinack was charged with Falsifying Business Records in the […]

BB Gun Recovered After Ross Street Incidents The stretch of Ross Street between the Middle School and the Richmond Memorial Library is now considered safe after Batavia Police recovered a […]

Public to Weigh In on Proposed City Budget City residents will get their chance to speak Monday night on a proposed 42-million-dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan […]

Four Arrested After Drug Raid on Bank Street in Batavia Four people are facing felony drug charges following a search warrant on Bank Street in the City of Batavia. The […]

Genesee County Exploring Joint Code Enforcement Study Genesee County may hire a consultant to study whether municipalities could combine code enforcement services. Speaking at Thursday night’s County Planning Board meeting, […]

Protest, Vigil Held Outside Batavia ICE Detention Center About 100 people gathered Sunday outside the ICE detention center in Batavia for a protest and candlelight vigil honoring detainees who have […]

State Offering Millions to Support Volunteer Fire Departments Volunteer fire departments across New York have a new funding opportunity — and the clock is ticking. The state is making $25 […]

Genesee County Kicks Off 250th Celebration with Revolutionary War Series Genesee County’s year-long celebration of the countries 250th anniversary is officially underway, with nearly a dozen events planned across the […]

Batavia Builds Budget ‘From the Ground Up,’ Targets Infrastructure and Efficiency Batavia’s proposed 2026-27 budget isn’t built on automatic percentage increases. City Manager Rachael Tabelski says every department starts from […]

Preschool costs put pressure on Genesee County Health budget Preschool special education is the most expensive program run by the Genesee County Health Department, largely due to transportation costs. Director […]

Genesee County arrests include assault, false reporting, and probation drug charges Several arrests across Genesee County over the past week involved violent incidents, false emergency calls, and drug offenses. Aavion […]

Genesee County hires lobbying firm to push back on large-scale solar projects Genesee County officials are bringing in outside help as they push back against large solar projects approved at […]

Albany Man Faces New Rape Charge; Batavia Woman Arrested in Fentanyl Case An Albany man previously convicted of child rape is facing a newly reported rape charge in Genesee County. […]

BATAVIA COUNCIL REVIEWS NEW JOBS, BUDGET PRESSURES AT WORKSHOP New job proposals and rising costs were front and center Tuesday as Batavia City Council reviewed portions of the proposed $37.2 […]

Genesee County Democrats Announce State-Level Challengers for November Genesee County Democrats are officially rolling out candidates for November, with party chairman Michael Plitt confirming two state-level races. Batavia resident Sarah […]

Police blotter: theft, DWI, and harassment charges filed Several people are facing charges following recent incidents investigated by Genesee County Sheriff’s Department. A Lockport man is accused of stealing a […]

STREAM U.S. tax incentive request revealed for STAMP data center Plans for a massive data center at the STAMP site in Genesee County aren’t new — but new documents now […]

Hope Center purchases first permanent home in Le Roy The Hope Center, a Le Roy–based nonprofit focused on community support and outreach, has purchased its first permanent home. Director Gina […]

Former Batavia Armory senior housing project moves forward Nearly six years after first being proposed, plans to redevelop the former Batavia Armory on State Street are back before City Council. […]

Alexander School Capital Project to Begin in 2027 Construction on a $16.18 million capital project at Alexander Central School District is expected to begin in summer 2027. Superintendent Jessica Torrey […]

Alexander Launches Joint Comprehensive Plan, Seeks Public Input The Town and Village of Alexander have launched a joint Comprehensive Plan to help guide future decisions on land use, housing, recreation, […]

Felony Drug, Weapon, and Theft Arrests in Genesee County A Batavia man faces multiple felony drug charges following a sealed indictment arrest by the Genesee County Drug Task Force. Howard […]

New York State Police are reminding drivers to slow down and move over, after a trooper was struck Thursday night while assisting a disabled motorist on the Thruway in West […]

A major winter storm is forecast to develop across much of the United States this weekend, bringing the potential for heavy snow, freezing rain, and damaging ice from the Plains […]

Batavia City Manager Rachel Tableski Gave an update on the Water Quality Improvement Grant Recently Acquired to Improve the City’s Water treatment. 18. 6 million dollars in State funding were […]

Nearly ninety million dollars in federal funding has been approved to continue cleanup efforts at the West Valley Demonstration Project in Cattaraugus County. The funding supports the next phase of […]

The Buffalo Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott following their overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. Terry Pegula said in a statement Monday morning, “Sean helped change the mindset of […]

Western New York is expected to receive as much as a foot and a half of snow this week as a series of lake effect storms are set to roll […]

Batavia & Genesee County Police Blotter Batavia Police arrested Edward J. White, 30, of Rochester, after a Dec. 2 traffic stop on Ellicott Street turned into a foot chase. Police […]

Jankowski Re-Elected Batavia City Council President Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Eugene Jankowski Junior has been re-elected as Batavia City Council president, securing a third term in the role […]

GCEDC Responds to Seneca Nation Concerns Over STAMP Data Center The head of the Genesee County Economic Development Center is defending the agency’s role in reviewing a proposed data center […]

Senators Secure $10 Million for Genesee County Water Infrastructure U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced yesterday they have secured ten million dollars in federal funding to upgrade drinking […]

Noise a Major Focus at STAMP Data Center Meeting in Alabama Concerns over noise dominated discussion Monday night in the Town of Alabama as developers presented plans for a proposed […]

Amigos With Flavor Plans Patio, Bar, and Live Music for Warmer Weather Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, with warmer weather on the horizon, Batavia restaurateur Nestor Ocanas is preparing […]

Celebrate Agriculture Dinner Returns March 14 in Alexander Plans are well underway for the 22nd Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner, set for Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at the Alexander […]

Council House Road Fire Leaves Alabama Home a Total Loss A Saturday morning fire destroyed a home on Council House Road in the Town of Alabama, though no one was […]

Richmond Memorial Library Announces Staff Promotions, New Hire Richmond Memorial Library has announced several staff updates, including a promotion and a new hire aimed at expanding services and programming. Laura […]

Genesee County Travel Advisory Lifted, Caution Still Urged The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled the travel advisory for all of Genesee County as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. However, Sheriff […]

Fire Damages 18 Vehicles at Bergen Auto Auction Facility Eighteen vehicles were damaged by fire Sunday night at the Insurance Auto Auctions facility in the Town of Bergen. The Bergen […]

Flu Cases Surge Across GLOW Region as New York Sets Weekly Record Flu cases are surging across the GLOW region, with new data showing infections nearly doubled in just one […]

Missing Le Roy Christmas Tree Reappears at New Location If you’ve noticed a familiar piece of holiday scenery back in Le Roy this season, you’re not imagining things. The large […]

GCEDC Launches Environmental Review for Proposed STAMP Data Center The Genesee County Economic Development Center has formally begun the environmental review process for a proposed data center at the STAMP […]

Corfu Motel Drug Sting Leads to 14-Year Federal Prison Sentence A Mexican national has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a large, multi-state cocaine […]

LAPP Insulators Recognized as Historic New York Business LAPP Insulators is celebrating more than a century of manufacturing in Le Roy while also looking toward the future. The company was […]

Batavia Downs Set for Fan Appreciation Night Saturday Batavia Downs will wrap up the 2025 Live Racing Season this Saturday, December 20, with a holiday-style send-off highlighted by Fan Appreciation […]

GO Health Seeks Public Feedback on Smoking Cessation Programs The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are asking residents to share their thoughts on local smoking cessation programs. GO Health […]

WROTB Chairman Calls for Higher Service Standards as Strategic Planning Begins The chairman of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is calling for higher service standards — even before a […]

Several notable arrests were reported by Batavia Police over the past few weeks. Two men were charged with felony weapons possession following an investigation on North Spruce Street. Oraid J. […]

GV BOCES Expands Electro-Mechanical Trades Program with $677K State Grant Genesee Valley BOCES has been awarded $677,000 through the New York Power Authority’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiative to expand […]

GCC Student Wins National APTA Outstanding Student Award Genesee Community College is celebrating a major achievement as Rylee Yanklowski, class of 2025, has been named the American Physical Therapy Association’s […]

Burke Drive Woman Accepts Plea Deal After Violating Probation and Order of Protection A Burke Drive woman with a lengthy history in Batavia City Court is facing new consequences after […]

Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Rally to Upgrade Swimming Program with New Starting Blocks The Oakfield-Alabama swimming community is celebrating a major upgrade, thanks to the generosity of alumni spanning more than five […]

Batavia Opens New State-of-the-Art Police Headquarters on Bank Street The City of Batavia is officially opening its new, state-of-the-art police station today, capping just over 18 months of construction on […]

Preliminary Cause Released in Pike Road House Fire; Wood-Burning Furnace Blamed Genesee County Emergency Management officials say a wood-burning furnace in the basement is the preliminary cause of Tuesday evening’s […]

Minimum Wage in New York State Increasing on January 1st New York’s minimum wage is set to rise by 50 cents an hour on January 1st. For most of the […]

Literacy West NY and CORE Open New Community Resource Room in Batavia Literacy West NY and CORE The Learning Center are celebrating the grand opening of their new Community Resource […]

Sheriff’s Office Reports Highlight Assault on Deputy, Police Chase, Drug Charges, and Domestic Cases Genesee County deputies reported several serious incidents over the past two weeks. On November 25th, Jacob […]

Demolition Plan for 56 Harvester Ave Hits Snag Over Brick Removal Ordinance Demolition plans for a long-troubled property on Harvester Avenue are being adjusted after a court appearance last Tuesday. […]

Demolition Plan for 56 Harvester Ave Hits Snag Over Brick Removal Ordinance Demolition plans for a long-troubled property on Harvester Avenue are being adjusted after a court appearance last Tuesday. […]

Leadership Genesee to Honor Outstanding Community Leaders Leadership Genesee will celebrate two major honorees at its 2025 graduation ceremony on December 4th at Terry Hills. Mickey Hyde, a member of […]

Rezoning Move at 200 Oak Street Raises Traffic Concerns Batavia City Council is moving forward with steps to rezone the former Days Inn property at 200 Oak Street from Commercial […]

GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Deputies had their hands full this week with several unusual arrests across Genesee County. On November 17th, Darius Townsend was taken into custody after allegedly fleeing […]

Chamber Launches “31 Days of Shopping Local” Today in Genesee County The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is launching its “31 Days of Shopping Local” campaign today, running from November […]

Genesee County Lawmakers to Vote on Revised 2026 Budget Monday Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Genesee County management has delivered a revised 2026 budget, keeping the property tax increase […]

Brand Genesee Releases Key Project Documents The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce has published several major documents tied to the ongoing Brand Genesee initiative, now available at BrandGenesee.com. The release […]

Batavia Launches Effort to Provide Beds for Children Sleeping on Floors Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, with food insecurity drawing recent attention, local organizers say another urgent need is […]

Genesee County Sheriff Reports Multiple Arrests in November Cases Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies report several recent arrests. In Batavia, 67-year-old Upendrakumar Patel was charged with forcible touching and second-degree harassment […]

Plug Power Shift Casts Doubt on Genesee County Hydrogen Plant Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, Plug Power’s plans to sell assets and electricity rights in New York are raising […]

NFL Slots Make Their Debut at Batavia Downs Football fans have something new to cheer about at Batavia Downs. The Park Road casino has rolled out nine brand-new NFL Triple […]

Caledonia Farmer Enters Race for Congress Caledonia’s Kenneth Estes Junior — a seventh-generation farmer — says he’s ready to take his message from the fields to Washington. Estes has announced […]

Assemblyman Hawley Honors 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Joe Oddo Assemblyman Steve Hawley stopped by the Glenn S. Loomis American Legion Post 332 in Batavia on Tuesday to honor Joseph “Joe” Oddo […]

“Stuff the Cruiser” Returns to Batavia November 22 Local law enforcement and community partners will once again team up for the annual “Stuff the Cruiser” holiday drive, set for Saturday, […]

Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen, Alexander/Pembroke Advance to Section V Title Games A year after going winless, Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen is heading to the Class D Championship after a 19–14 upset over top-seeded York/Pavilion. […]

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. […]

Genesee County Election Results In the City of Batavia Council race, Democrat Samuel DiSalvo led the field with 28.7% of the vote, followed by Republicans Nicholas Lord at 24.9%, Eugene […]

Genesee County launches Threat Assessment Committee The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has announced the creation of the Genesee County Threat Assessment Committee, or GENTAC, a multi-agency partnership aimed at identifying […]

City of Batavia Begins Annual Leaf Collection The City of Batavia’s annual leaf collection began Monday and will continue through December 5th. Residents are asked to rake leaves into piles […]

Local Basketball Greats Inducted into Section V Hall of Fame Three former standouts from Genesee County are being honored for their impact on high school basketball. Tami Phillips of Pavilion, […]

Batavia Downs Raises Over $22,000 for Breast Cancer Coalition Batavia Downs helped raise more than $22,000 for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester during its “Night at the Races” event […]

Batavia Police Investigate Shots Fired on Liberty and Sumner Streets Batavia Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Sunday night near Liberty and Sumner Streets. Around 7:20 p.m., […]

Junior ACORNS Team Up with Firefighters for Realistic Rescue Drill at Genesee County Park Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, an 11-year-old Pembroke student says he was feeling positive after […]

Batavia Pair Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Theft The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Batavia residents Thursday after a shoplifting incident led to a high-speed chase. 42-year-old Brandon Buzak […]

Lack of Quorum Halts Western OTB Board Business The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation board was unable to conduct business Thursday morning in Batavia, falling short of a quorum. Board […]

Fatal Crash in Pavilion After Deer Struck on Route 19 The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened around 6:38 p.m. Tuesday on Route 19 in […]

Batavia Priest Removed from Ministry Following Misconduct Allegations Bishop Michael W. Fisher has removed the Reverend Patrick T. O’Keefe from active ministry and suspended his priestly faculties following allegations of […]

Elba and Oakfield Officials to Oversee $950 Million Cider Solar Project Code enforcement officers in Elba and Oakfield could each earn up to $22,500 as independent contractors during construction of […]

Public Invited to Weigh In on Genesee County’s Smart Growth Plan Genesee County is inviting residents to review and comment on its Draft 2025 Smart Growth Plan, which lays out […]

Alexander GOP Announces Endorsed Candidates The Town of Alexander Republican Committee has announced its endorsements for the Nov. 4 general election. For town clerk, the committee backs Shannon Bartholomew, who […]

Pavilion Eyes Stafford Court Space as Town Board Reviews Contract The Stafford Town Board is signaling support for allowing the Town of Pavilion to use Stafford’s town court building on […]

Pontillo Seeks Fine Waiver From Stafford Town Board James Pontillo made his case to the Stafford Town Board Monday night, asking members to waive a $2,285 fine for missing a […]

Austin Park Playground Project Finally Moves Forward Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, A long-discussed playground project in Batavia is finally moving forward. More than a year and a half […]

John Kennedy Intermediate Honored for Collaborative Excellence The Batavia City School District is celebrating a major achievement — John Kennedy Intermediate has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising […]

Turning Point USA Event Coming to Cornerstone Church Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Pastor Paul Doyle says he’ll be learning alongside attendees when Cornerstone Church in Batavia hosts a […]

One Dead in Pavilion Crash The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of South Street Road and Route 20 […]

Nick Lord Enters Batavia City Council Race Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Nick Lord, a 29-year-old Batavia native and 2014 Batavia High School graduate, is one of three Republican […]

Downtown Batavia Trick or Treating Returns Oct. 18 The Batavia Business Improvement District is bringing back its popular Downtown Trick or Treating event on Saturday, October 18, from 2 to […]

Severe Drought Expands in Genesee County Drought conditions are intensifying across Genesee County. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 60 percent of the county ,mostly the northern half — […]

$8.5 Million Dollar Hotel Renovation Proposed in Batavia The Genesee County Economic Development Center will consider a major hotel project today. Developers want to invest eight and a half million […]

Batavia Announces Annual Fall Leaf Collection The City of Batavia says its annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will begin in the coming weeks. Residents are reminded to place leaves only […]

Weird Crime Wave Hits Genesee County Batavia police have had their hands full this week with some bizarre arrests. One repeat offender, Jeanna Hattaway, was picked up twice in just […]

Attica Man Pleads Guilty in Genesee County Deer Poaching Case A nearly two-year investigation into illegal deer poaching across Genesee and Wyoming counties has ended with a guilty plea and […]

Genesee County Honors First Responders for Bravery in Thruway Bus Crash First responders and support personnel were recognized Wednesday afternoon by the Genesee County Legislature for their “exceptional bravery, professionalism […]

Genesee County Rebranding Effort Nears Completion Howard Owens with The Batavian reports, the push to give Genesee County a fresh identity is entering its final stage. On Tuesday night, tourism […]

Oakfield-Alabama Superintendent Steps Down After Board Agreement The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Superintendent John Fisgus, effective immediately, after both sides reached a […]

Harvester Center Demolition Progress Reported in City Housing Court Attorney Micheal Cole, representing Harvester Center LLC owners William Golden and John Wachter, updated City Housing Court Monday on demolition work […]

Elmore Seeks Late Appeal in Sanfratello Death Case Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, the man sentenced to 20 years for the death of Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello appeared in […]

Batavia Downs has once again turned summer concerts into life-changing wishes. This week, Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown presented the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York with a […]

Sidewalk, Milling Work Underway at Alva Lot Construction crews began work today on sidewalk removal and repairs in the Alva Parking Lot. The project, which includes sections along Bank Street […]

LeRoy Teacher Placed on Leave Over Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk Assassination A teacher in the LeRoy Central School District has been placed on administrative leave over social media […]

Genesee County Office for the Aging Returning to Bank Street As the Bank Street Streetscape Project wraps up, the Genesee County Office for the Aging is preparing to reopen its […]

McCarthy Ice Arena Opening Delayed Two Weeks; ‘Try Hockey for Free’ Moved to Sept. 27 The opening of the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena in Batavia will be delayed two […]

Police Blotter Roundup It was a busy stretch for Batavia Police — starting with a brawl on Porter Avenue that drew a big crowd and ended with five people in […]

Batavia High Launches New State-Mandated Smartphone Ban — First Day Called a ‘Smashing Success Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, summer has drawn to a close, and Batavia City Schools […]

ECMC Provides Update on Thruway Bus Crash Victims Erie County Medical Center says four patients remain hospitalized following the deadly tour bus crash on the Thruway near Pembroke nearly two […]

Former WBTA Owner Dan Fischer to Be Inducted into Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame Dan Fischer, longtime broadcaster and former owner of WBTA in Batavia, will be inducted into the […]

Wilcox Sentenced to 6 Years in State Prison for Probation Violation in Assault on Sgt. Sanfratello Lyndsey J. Wilcox has been remanded to state prison after violating the terms of […]

Batavia Downs Hosts Annual Vet’s Night Western Regional Off-Track Betting and Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel proudly hosted their annual Vet’s Night, raising funds for the Rochester Veterans Court Mentors […]

Genesee County Commends Unified Response to Thruway Tour Bus Crash Genesee County is commending the unified response of local first responders, county departments, regional partners, and state agencies following this […]

“Problem Intersection” in LeRoy Under Scrutiny After Deadly Crash News 7 WKBW reports, a tragic crash in LeRoy has reignited calls for safety improvements at the intersection of West Bergen […]

I-90 Tour Bus Crash Update We continue to follow the latest developments after Friday’s deadly tour bus crash on the Thruway in Pembroke. Officials say the bus, carrying 54 people, […]

State Police Release Names of Victims in Deadly I-90 Bus Crash On Saturday evening, State Police released the names of the five people killed in Friday’s tragic tour bus rollover […]

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is set for a major transition in leadership. Sheriff Joseph Graff announced today that Investigator Ryan […]

Baskin Livestock Review Continues Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, the City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee spent Tuesday night reviewing the environmental impacts of Bill Baskin’s proposal to […]

Batavia Town Board to Hold Public Hearing on Battery Storage Moratorium The Batavia Town Board will hold a public hearing this evening on a proposed six-month moratorium on battery energy […]

Arrests in Genesee County: Sex Offender Back in Jail, Concert Chaos, and Local Harassment Cases From a sex offender back in custody to a concert confrontation at Darien Lake, deputies […]

Stranger Things sneaks through late for Batavia Open upset After sitting patiently for most of the mile, Stranger Things slipped through a gap late to win the $12,800 Open Handicap […]

Five Graduate from First Genesee Valley Welding Boot Camp The first-ever Genesee Valley Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp has wrapped up, with five participants graduating Thursday in Batavia. The six-week program […]

Batavia City School District Seeks Volunteers for Robert Morris Playground Build The Batavia City School District is calling on the community to help build the new Robert Morris playground during […]

Batavia Couple Recovering After Fatal Bergen Crash, Community Rallies With GoFundMe Mari and Paul Hamilton, Batavia natives now living in North Chili, are recovering at Strong Hospital after a head-on […]

Batavia Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Sex Trafficking Case Joseph Barsuk, 67, of Batavia, has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. The charge carries […]

Fatal Crash in Bergen Under Investigation A fatal head-on crash on Route 33 in Bergen Friday afternoon claimed the life of a Batavia man and sent four others to the […]

City of Batavia Names New Assistant City Manager The City of Batavia has announced the appointment of Police Chief Shawn Heubusch as its new Assistant City Manager. Heubusch will step […]

Batavia Cannabis Business Shut Down by State Regulators The New York State Cannabis Control Board has ordered Hemp Lodge, located at 10 City Center in Batavia, to close after allegedly […]

$11 Million Distribution Center Proposed for Batavia’s Gateway II Park A new $11 million distribution center could be coming to the Town of Batavia. The Genesee County Economic Development Center […]

Batavia Woman Charged with Six Felony Counts in Genesee County Crack Cocaine Investigation A Batavia woman is facing felony charges following a drug investigation led by the Genesee County Drug […]

Batavia Man Arrested Following Brutal Attack A Batavia man has been arrested following a disturbing incident reported earlier this week. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, 55-year-old Jimmie J. […]

Crack Cocaine Arrest in Genesee County A 43-year-old Batavia man is facing multiple felony charges after a six-month investigation by the Genesee County Drug Task Force into the sale and […]

Big Opening Night at Batavia Downs Batavia Downs kicked off its 2025 summer/fall live racing season Saturday with a strong showing—reporting a 29% increase in total betting handle compared to […]

GCEDC Changes Plans for STAMP Wastewater Project In Batavia, the Genesee County Economic Development Center has announced it’s giving up permits from the New York State DEC for wetland impacts […]

Hochul Addresses School Phone Ban at Genesee County Fair In Batavia Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed growing concerns about New York’s new school smart device ban, set to take full […]

Genesee County Health Department Reminds Residents of Bat Season It’s peak bat season in Western New York, and the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are urging residents to be […]

Demolition Again Delayed on Decaying Harvester Center Building Mike Pettinella with Video News Service reports, there’s tension between the City of Batavia and the Harvester Center over the delayed demolition […]

Stafford Residents Demand Action Over Fertilizer Dust as Zoning Board Weighs 100-Foot Setback Rule Camryn Brookhart with the Batavian reports, that in Stafford, tensions flared Monday night as the Zoning […]

Police Round Up A Batavia man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a high-speed chase Friday evening. Marcos A. Torres, 43, of Bank Street, allegedly fled a traffic […]

Batavia Bicycle Accident A woman in her early 40s was seriously injured late Friday night in a bicycle accident on West Main Street in Batavia. It happened just before 11 […]

Byron Brown has Fufilled Promises Thus Far Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Batavia Downs is reporting record-breaking growth in 2025, with President and CEO Byron Brown delivering strong results […]

City Manager Tabelski Publicly Denounces Drive Through Cannabis Shop In Batavia, City Manager Rachael Tabelski is voicing strong opposition to a proposed cannabis drive-through dispensary at 230 West Main Street. […]

Life at Ellicott Station Project There’s new activity at the long-stalled Ellicott Station project on Batavia’s Southside. After nearly two years of inactivity, property owner Samuel Savarino confirmed this week […]

DeWitt Recreation Area to Temporarily Close Wednesday The Genesee County Department of Public Works will temporarily close the blacktop walking trail at DeWitt Recreation Area on Wednesday, July 16, to […]

Batavia Police Investigating Sunday Shots Fired Incident The Batavia Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred early Sunday morning, July 13, around 3:15 a.m. in the area […]

Red Osier Featured by America’s Best Restaurants Howard Owens with the Batavian reports,the Red Osier Landmark Restaurant in Stafford got national recognition this week, as a film crew from America’s […]

Agreement Made for Village of Oakfield to Treat STAMP’s Wastewater The Village of Oakfield and the STAMP Sewer Works Corporation have reached a major infrastructure agreement to support the STAMP […]

Four Projects will be Discussed at GCEDC Meeting Four development projects are on the agenda this week for the Genesee County Economic Development Center Board. Topping the list is a […]

Farmers Market Coupons for Seniors are Available Today After several delays, the Genesee County Office for the Aging has received its shipment of Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons, and […]

No Kings Protest Talk of Town on July 4th Weekend Dozens gathered in downtown Batavia on Independence Day for a protest titled “We the People: No Kings Since 1776”—calling attention […]

The attorneys representing the Tops mass shooter have filed a motion to dismiss his federal indictment, claiming it was obtained in violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, and in […]

City of Batavia to Inspect Local Water This Summer The City of Batavia is conducting potholing inspections of residential water service lines throughout the summer. Public Works crews will use […]

Fatal Accident at Batavia Karting Track A tragic accident at a Batavia racetrack has claimed the life of a longtime go-kart racer. 66-year-old Daniel Trendell of Fergus, Ontario, was killed […]

GCC is Freezing Tuition and Fees for Upcoming School Year In Batavia, Genesee Community College is keeping college affordable by freezing tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year. The […]

Stein Drops Out of Le Roy Legislature Race Rochelle “Shelley” Stein, longtime Chair of the Genesee County Legislature and representative of District 5 in Le Roy, announced today she will […]

Project in Batavia Could Affect Acsess to Office for the Aging Heads up for drivers and visitors in Batavia—Genesee County is alerting the public that ongoing roadwork on Bank Street […]

The Results are in for Genesee County Local Elections In Genesee County, Laurie Mancuso claimed victory in the District 5 Legislature Republican Primary, defeating longtime incumbent Shelley Stein by more […]

Batavia City Council Supports Group Attempting to Revive Continental Building The Batavia City Council has endorsed a $500,000 grant application to support redevelopment of the vacant Continental School of Beauty […]

First Annual Ride in Honor of Sgt. Sanfratello is Set to Go The inaugural Sgt. Sanfratello Memorial Ride is set for Friday, July 26, honoring the life and service of […]

Firing Pin Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, The Firing Pin in Bergen had more than just liberty to celebrate during this year’s Freedom […]

Alexander Senior Recieves First Annual Martha Spinnegan Scholarship The Jerome Foundation has announced the creation of a new scholarship honoring the late Martha M. Spinnegan — a longtime trustee and […]

Voters in Oakfield Vote Down School Budget a 2nd Time For the second time, voters in the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District have rejected a $25.5 million budget proposal. Tuesday’s revote […]

Sheriff’s Investigating Fatal Crash in Bethany The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred just after 10 p.m. on Monday, June […]

Road Work in Batavia Could Interupt Traffic Attention residents, business owners, and commuters — a heads-up about new traffic changes in Batavia. As part of the ongoing Bank Street Streetscape […]

Batavia Fire Department to Flush Hydrants June 16–18; Water Discoloration Possible The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants this week—Monday through Wednesday, June 16th to 18th—from […]

Hawley Backs Bipartisan Bill to Bring Fentanyl Education to All New York Schools In Albany, Assemblyman Steve Hawley is throwing his support behind a new bipartisan effort to fight the […]

Fatal Crash in Elba Claims Le Roy Residents Life The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred late Wednesday morning in the Town […]

Batavia Downs Announces Improvement to Track Batavia Downs is getting a major facelift ahead of its upcoming harness racing season. Last afternoon, President and CEO Byron Brown announced nearly $300,000 […]

Regional Transit Service Brings New Medical Service to Batavia Regional Transit Service Genesee is launching a new express bus service in Batavia starting June 16th, making it easier for residents […]

GCC Faculty Honored with SUNY Chancellor Awards Five Genesee Community College faculty and staff members have earned SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for the 2024–2025 academic year. Paul Brew was […]

GCEDC Considers 2 New Proposals Two major development projects up for review by the Genesee County Economic Development Center could bring in nearly $9 million in community benefits. At its […]

Harvester Center Tenants Told to Get Out   In Batavia, more than 20 tenants at the Harvester Center have just 30 days to pack up and leave. A letter dated […]

Pavilion Alumni Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members The Pavilion Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is happening today, Friday, May 30th, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the […]

Missing Woman in Batavia Found Safely The City of Batavia Police Department reports that Catherine Chudoba, a 35-year-old vulnerable adult who had been reported missing earlier this week, has been […]

Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Incident at Darien Lake It was a chaotic scene outside Six Flags Darien Lake Sunday night, May 26th, as the Genesee County Sheriffs Office […]

Oakfield Man Leads Police Chase A Oakfield man is facing a long list of charges following a late-night police pursuit over the weekend. Walter B. Hale Jr., 47, of Oakfield, […]

City of Batavia Police will honor the memory of those who have served our community and have passed away, at their annual Flag Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony will take place […]

Local Students Graduate from Genesee County Youth Bureau Eight local high school students have graduated from the Genesee County Youth Bureau’s Youth Lead Program, an eight-month leadership initiative that wrapped […]

Voters in Oakfield Say No to School Budget The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District’s proposed 2025–2026 budget has been rejected by voters. The $25.5 million spending plan, which represented a 2.13% […]

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Secures Lower Tax Rate Big news out of Batavia—the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is celebrating a major win for local communities, employees, and taxpayers. Thanks […]

Genesee County Celebrates National Police Week This week is National Police Week, a time to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the country — and right […]

GCC Students Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Award Two Genesee Community College students have received the 2025 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence—the highest honor for SUNY students statewide. Ayaka Hibino, […]

Genesee County Officials Searching for Cat The Genesee County Health Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a cat and its owner after a bite incident last Thursday, […]

Batavia’s Production Club Recognized in Rochester Batavia High School’s Production Club is celebrating major recognition following this year’s Stars of Tomorrow competition in Rochester. On Friday, May 9, the Rochester […]

Genesee County School Districts Announce Budget Proposals Heads up, Genesee County property owners — Tuesday, May 20th is budget vote day for all eight school districts. Here’s a quick rundown: […]

The Late Sgt. Sanfratello Was Honored in Albany In Albany, a solemn tribute was held Wednesday to honor fallen law enforcement officers, including Genesee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, at […]

Town of Alexander Seeking Grants for Continued Flooding Problems Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, for the fourth time in 2025, Tonawanda Creek overflowed on Tuesday, flooding roads and farmland […]

Assemblyman Hawley Opposes Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill Assemblyman Steve Hawley of Batavia is speaking out against a new bill that would require police to follow child-sensitive arrest procedures when a parent […]

Genesee County DMV Asks Residents to Prepare for REAL ID Starting May 7, 2025, the federal government will enforce the REAL ID Act—and the Genesee County DMV wants you to […]

GCEDC To Consider Residential Project in Le Roy Two economic development projects under review in Genesee County could bring in nearly $5.8 million in community benefits. The Genesee County Economic […]

Darien Lake Set to Reopen for 2025 Season Six Flags Darien Lake, the Coaster Capital of New York, is gearing up for a thrill-packed 2025 season beginning with Opening Day […]

Byron-Bergen Wins Inaugural Spring Softball Classic Tournament Byron-Bergen, NY – The Byron-Bergen Bees made history on Saturday by capturing the title in the first-ever Byron-Bergen Spring Softball Classic, held on […]

Newly Updated Quilt Trail in Genesee County Looks to Bring in Tourists The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce has announced the release of a newly updated Barn Quilt Trail brochure […]

Local Youth Honored at Banquet Twenty-four local youth were honored Tuesday night at the 29th Annual Genesee County Youth Recognition Banquet, held at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia. Hosted by […]

GCC Honors Media Student A big honor for a Genesee Community College student—Emma Sternberg has been named a recipient of the 47th Annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award. Presented […]

Arrest Made Following Monday Morning House Fire in Le Roy An arrest has been made following a house fire Monday Morning on Union Street in LeRoy. Police and emergency crews […]

The Kiwanis Club of Batavia hosted their annual Easter Egg hunt this past Saturday despite wind and rain. Video News Service along with the Batavian’s Kara Richenburg Report on the […]

The Kiwanis Club of Batavia hosted their annual Easter Egg hunt this past Saturday despite wind and rain. Video News Service along with the Batavian’s Kara Richenburg Report on the […]

The DEC announces it’s plans to plant 25 million trees in New York by 2033 The Department of Environmental Conservation is asking for your help in planting trees this April […]

Genesee Valley BOCES Reaches Big Milestone A big milestone for Genesee Valley BOCES Early College High School this spring — as they celebrated the induction of their first-ever students into […]

Your Home Could be Worth More than you Think Batavia, NY — The City of Batavia Assessor’s Office has begun mailing preliminary full value assessment notices to property owners as […]

Your Home Could be Worth More than you Think Batavia, NY — The City of Batavia Assessor’s Office has begun mailing preliminary full value assessment notices to property owners as […]

GCEDC Names Town of Bergen as Their Partner of the Year The Genesee County Economic Development Center has announced that the Town and Village of Bergen will be honored as […]

GCEDC Names Town of Bergen as Their Partner of the Year The Genesee County Economic Development Center has announced that the Town and Village of Bergen will be honored as […]

Governor Hochul Looks to Expand Cell Service Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $5 million initiative to expand reliable wireless cell phone service across New York State. The Connectivity […]

Governor Hochul Looks to Expand Cell Service Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $5 million initiative to expand reliable wireless cell phone service across New York State. The Connectivity […]

WBTA Wins BID Business of the Year https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/wbtas-innovations-commitment-to-community-lead-to-bids-business-of-the-year-award   A Batavia senior is making waves in the world of healthcare—before she’s even graduated. Nahiely Dones, a student in the Health […]

Parts of Route 63 to Close for a Month The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that parts of Route 63 in Alabama will be closed for […]

Big Brother Auditions Coming to the Batavia Downs Byron Brown, President and CEO of Batavia Downs announced that the TV show Big Brother will hold auditions at the Downs. Big […]

The Le Roy police department proudly announces the launch of a new therapy dog program. Le Roy Jr. Sr. High School announces Its newest furry four legged employee: Kronk, A […]

A search is still underway for a man that Ontario County authorities say should be considered armed and dangerous. Law enforcement tried to arrest 26-year-old Jonathan Matthews as part of […]

The City of Batavia Police Department has released their 2024-year in review. They handled 1120 domestic incidents; responded to 803 disturbance calls; investigated 920 reported larcenies and responded to 715 […]

48-year-old Jennifer Moscicki of Batavia has been arrested and charged with petit larceny. It’s alleged she stole merchandise from Aldi. Moscicki was issued an appearance ticket to return to court. […]

A traffic alert for you: The Town of Batavia Water Department is finishing a water service line project on Shepard Road, near the intersection of Ellicott Street Road today tomorrow, […]

Western New York drivers continue to hand over less of their hard-earned money when it comes time to fill their vehicles, as gas prices continue to inch their way closer […]

A Stafford woman has been arrested by the Genesee County Sheriffs and charged with falsely reporting an incident. It’s alleged that 31-year-old Rebecca Harrington reported something to law enforcement that […]

An online memorial is growing for a Lancaster boy who was killed in a car crash earlier this week. The mother of seven-year-old Noah Whitmore created a Facebook group for […]

New data shows the number of flu cases remains high across the Western New York region. During the week ending March 1st, the area with the highest infection tally was […]

Governor Kathy Hochul is mapping out the future for New York State’s correctional system. It comes after the state and union representing thousands of prison guards came to an agreement, […]

29-year-old Brandi Hough of Batavia has been arrested by the Genesee County Sheriffs. She’s charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Following an investigation after a probation home visit, […]

State Attorney General Letitia James has joined with the Social Security Administration by warning consumers to stay vigilant against Social Security-related scams. Social Security recipients are particularly vulnerable to frauds […]

State Attorney General Letitia James, along with 14 other attorneys general, have issued guidance to K-12 schools, colleges and universities, outlining the benefits, legality and importance of common diversity, equity, […]

A flood watch in addition to a wind advisory remains in effect for all eight counties in Western New York. A rapid warm-up this week will lead to a fast […]

50-year-old Colleen Hutchinson of Batavia has been arrested by the Genesee County Sheriffs. She’s charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, operating a motor vehicle without stop lamp and […]

State corrections officials say New York corrections officers who have missed eleven consecutive shifts are being served notices of termination. Many officers, including those at Groveland Correctional Center as well […]

25-year-old Rashad Cordell of Rochester has been arrested by the Sheriffs in Batavia and is charged with criminal possession of stolen property and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. It’s […]

60-year-old Raymond Dick of Batavia, along with Sandra Marsceill, have been arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. It’s alleged they were in possession of a controlled […]

While an illegal strike by state corrections officers continues, Governor Hochul wants to further shake-up the prison system in New York with more proposed cutbacks. They appeared last week from the […]

44-year-old Nicole Woodruff of Batavia has been arrested. She’s charged with grand larceny, criminal mischief and possession of burglar tools. It’s alleged Woodruff entered Dick’s Sporting Goods, concealed several pieces […]

An 18-year-old graduate of Pembroke High School, who recently made the Dean’s List at the University at Albany, was critically injured in a four-vehicle accident on the Thruway in the […]

City of Batavia residents that own property and pay utility costs have an opportunity to learn more and speak up about the proposed 2025-26 budget. A City Council conference session […]

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21, the same age requirement that already applies to […]

Governor Kathy Hochul will send the National Guard into New York prisons as she urges correction officers to stop striking. Hochul says the strikes are illegal and must end immediately […]

Corrections officers are on a historic strike at male prisons around the state today, including Attica and the two correctional facilities in Orleans County. Generally speaking, officers are demanding the […]

A Batavia woman was killed after losing control of her vehicle. 54-year-old Anya Rambuski was driving her 2016 Buick Encore northeast yesterday on Alexander Road when she went into the […]

A memorial service has been held for the 10-year-old boy who lost his life in a fire. Last Thursday, Javarius-Gus Williams and two of his siblings ended up being trapped […]

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a deadly fire last Thursday at a home on Vine Street in Batavia. Three young children, including a 10-year-old boy who eventually died […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire region. Although they’re not predicting a high amount of snow, driving could become hazardous, as the snow […]

A 22-year-old Batavia man has died in what state police describe as a tragic snowmobile accident. The crash was reported just before 3:00am on Fourth Lake off Route 28 in […]

56-year-old Kenneth Muckle of Batavia has been arrested. He’s charged with petit larceny and conspiracy. It’s alleged Muckle stole merchandise from a store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. He was released […]

An investigation is still underway into what caused a fire that took the life of a 10-year-old boy. Crews were called to battle the blaze at an apartment building in […]

City of Batavia Police and members of the Fire Department are investigating a structure fire that occurred a little after midnight early this morning at 3 Vine Street. A downstairs […]

Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting the trade relationship with New York and bordering Canada. Yesterday, Hochul sat down with Canadian Consul General Tom Clark. Hochul says she’s focused on affordability […]

An investigation is underway into what caused a fire in Corfu that left a firefighter injured. The blaze happened yesterday on Main Street. Crews worked quickly to try and contain […]

Governor Kathy Hochul says New Yorkers will pay an economic price for the tariffs imposed Saturday on Canadian goods by President Trump. The governor says Canada and New York State […]

20-year-old Noah Magee of Brockport will spend up to 15 years in state prison, the maximum for second-degree manslaughter. He was sentenced yesterday in connection to the death of 24-year-old […]

A Lockport man has admitted to selling fentanyl that resulted in the death of a toddler in 2022. Authorities say 23-year-old Javonte Holloway sold large quantities of heroin, fentanyl and […]

32-year-old Christian Poole of Medina has been arrested. He’s charged with possession of child pornography. According to the criminal complaint, Poole accessed a chat room on the Telegram app, where […]

20-year-old Malachi Nix of Tonawanda has been arrested in Batavia. He’s charged with burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, criminal mischief and conspiracy. It’s alleged that on May […]

The Richmond Memorial Library is once again partnering with volunteers from the New York State Department of Tax and Finance to offer income-eligible citizens assistance with filing their taxes online […]

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan this week to ban all cell phones in schools across the state. The goal is to create a distraction-free environment so kids can focus […]

27-year-old Brevin Mast of Batavia has been arrested. He’s charged with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing. It’s alleged that Mast threatened two people during an incident on Trumbull […]

29-year-old Julie Dutton of Batavia has been arrested by Genesee County Sheriffs. She’s charged with petit larceny and criminal mischief. It’s alleged Dutton stole property and then damaged it at […]

The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning; it’s in place through 4:00am Wednesday morning. Heavy lake snow is expected, with total accumulations of 10-20 inches in […]

Two members of the Rochester Police Department are suspended after what are being called immature and unprofessional radio calls. The calls started Sunday and were made on one of the […]

Downtown business owner Matt Gray provided the winning bid of $175,000 this morning for the purchase of the former JC Penney department store. The property had been vacant since Penney’s […]

39-year-old Latoya Denise Jackson of Batavia has been arrested. Charges against her include criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended vehicle registration, aggravated unlicensed operation and driving […]

31-year-old Zachary Whitehead of Batavia has been arrested for criminal impersonation and several traffic violations. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on October 8th, 2024, when Whitehead gave police […]

The National Weather Service has issued a snow warning for our region in effect until 4:00am tomorrow morning. Lake effect snow will continue over the Buffalo south towns and southern […]

Governor Hochul wants to grant free school meals to nearly three-million-students across the state. It’s all part of the governor’s State of the State initiative, which she believes boasts the […]

Testimony resumed today in Rochester in the murder trial of David Lee Porter.   According to prosecutors, Porter jumped into a cab driven by David Treese last April and pistol-whipped […]

The hallways of the New York State Capitol building are busy once again today as lawmakers start their 2025 legislative session. Among some of their top priorities are expected to […]

Two employees of Casella Waste Systems, Incorporated are hospitalized this afternoon with serious but non-life threatening injuries, following a car versus garbage truck accident this morning. 33-year-old Scott Shea and […]

About 39,000 John Deere mowers in the U.S. are being recalled over an engine issue. The recall impacts John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki engines that were sold […]

22-year-old Tyler Bull of Batavia has been arrested and charged with criminal contempt. It’s alleged that he violated an order of protection by calling the protected party 142 times. Bull […]

James E Murray Jr (age 36) of Batavia, was arrested for Burglary 2nd, Criminal Contempt 1st, and Harassment 2nd. Murray allegedly violated an order of protection, during a domestic incident […]

Heavy snow is expected to fall in parts of Western New York. The National Weather Service says heavy lake effect snow with significant accumulations is possible, beginning tomorrow. Winds gusts […]

The state is awarding $51 million in grants for affordable home ownership.   Governor Kathy Hochul says more than one thousand low to moderate income families in different areas of […]

One of the original cast members of “Saturday Night Live” is making an appearance in the area this weekend. Actor Chevy Chase will be at Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre […]

The HEARTS Act, backed by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. The law aims to improve access to resources for heart health around […]

Chicken Gets Loose on Christmas Video News Service reports, that on Christmas morning a chicken got loose in Batavia and spread havoc on the streets. Around 10 am, the Batavia […]

It’s Christmas Eve, and folks traveling out of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport today should be prepared for lines.   The holiday rush started yesterday and many people said […]

A smoke alarm is being credited with alerting a homeowner in LeRoy about a fire at their residence.   The blaze happened yesterday at an address on Parmelee Road and […]

BND Hockey Wins the McCarthy Memorial Tournament Over the weekend, the Batavia Notre Dame United Hockey team won the David McCarthy Memorial Christmas Tournament. On Friday night, BND played Iroquois […]

With Christmas a few days away, packages will be arriving at homes, and there are ways for folks to keep their deliveries safe. The state Department of Consumer Protection suggests […]

Genesee County Economic Development Center Supports Le Roy and Bergen Projects At the Genesee County Economic Development Center’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, they advanced both the Appletree Acres project in […]

Main Street Pizza Donates Over $2,500 to Cancer Assistance. Video News Service reports, that Main Street Pizza in Batavia donated $2,742 to Genesee Cancer Assistance. With October being “Breast Cancer […]

Michael Elmore has been Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison. Tuesday morning, Michael Elmore, the man responsible for Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello’s death was sentenced to 20 years in state prison. […]

Batavia’s Annual “Shop With a Cop” a Big Success Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, that on Saturday the Batavia Police Department’s annual “Shop with a Cop” event was a […]

An overwhelming number of New Yorkers would prefer someone else as governor instead of Kathy Hochul according to a new poll. Hochul is reacting after seeing a Sienna College survey […]

Blizzard Conditions Cause Variety of Road Incidents on Thursday Genesee County saw over 2 feet of snow and whiteout conditions on Thursday and it led to a variety of accidents […]

Genesee County Announces New Deputy County Treasurer Genesee County announced on Wednesday that they appointed Katie Stein as the new Deputy County Treasurer. Katie lives in Le Roy and has […]

Scofield Transfer and Recycling is Expanding into Batavia Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, that Scofield Transfer and Recycling will expand into Batavia with a residential garbage service. Bruce Scofield, […]

GO Health Announces New Healthy Homes Production Grant The Genesee and Orleans Health Departments announced on Monday that they are introducing a new “Healthy Homes Production Grant”. The grant looks […]

Batavia Downs Announces New Winter Concert Series The Batavia Downs announced, that they will be hosting several concerts on Thursday nights at the Park Place Event Center through the Spring […]

Governor Hochul is kicking off a statewide campaign to raise awareness about New York’s paid parental leave policy, which takes effect in the New Year.   Hochul says she has […]

Batavia Police Department Gives Out Winter Driving Tips In light of the recent winter weather, the Batavia Police Department put out a statement reminding all drivers to brush up on […]

John Kennedy Intermediate Named One of America’s Best Elementary Schools The Batavia City School District announced, that the John Kennedy Intermediate School has been named as one of America’s best […]

Wolcott Street School in Le Roy was Forced to Close on Tuesday The Le Roy Central School District announced, that their Wolcott Street School which serves Pre-K through 6th grade […]

The City of Batavia Wants YOUR Input for the Brownfield Opportunity Area Project The City of Batavia announced on Monday that they will be hosting an open house to gather […]

BND Hockey Picks Up Huge Win on Opening Night Everything went right for the Batavia Notre-Dame United Varsity Hockey team on opening night, as they defeated Geneva 11-1 at the […]

Significant snowfall is in the forecast for this weekend. The National Weather Service says a Lake Effect Snow Warning is in place for Genesee County from 7:00am today through 7:00pm […]

Tanker Truck Fire Shuts Down I-90 in Le Roy on Tuesday Video News Service reports, that a tanker truck fire on the I-90 in Le Roy Tuesday morning forced the […]

Notre Dame’s Lady Irish Hosting Annual Golisano Toy Drive For the third consecutive year, the Lady Irish Basketball team at Notre Dame High School is hosting their Golisano Toy Drive. […]

Elba Students Raise $2,564 For School. The Elba High School Class of 2025 and members of the Lancers varsity baseball team earned $2,564 for the Elba Central School District. Throughout […]

A Wyoming County man accused of killing his roommate before fleeing to Mexico has appeared in court. Prosecutors claim 42-year-old Michael Bellaire strangled 53-year-old Cheryl Cook at their Warsaw apartment […]

Batavia Softball is Getting a New Field The Batavia City School District announced, that as part of their $45 million capital project, the Lady Blue Devils Varsity Softball team will […]

Batavia City School District Plans to Start Capital Project in the Spring Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, that the Batavia City School District plans to start its $45 million […]

Batavia City School District Announces New Principal at Robert Morris The Batavia City School District announced, that on Monday they named Jessica Korzelius as the new Principal of Robert Morris […]

Batavia Downs Raises Over $25,000 For Breast Cancer Coalition. The Batavia Downs announced that their September 27th fundraiser raised $25,215.30 for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. The event raised […]

Tough Weekend for Genesee County Football It was not the weekend residents of Genesee County hoped for, with their High School Football teams going a combined 1-3 over the weekend. […]