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U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Christopher Ridder, 46, of Albion, NY, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to 132 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Lamarque, who is handling the case, stated that in January 2017, after exchanging messages with an undercover law enforcement agent, the defendant was found in possession of over 600 images of child pornography, some depicting prepubescent minors and some depicting violent conduct.

The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Adam S. Cohen and the Medina Police Department, under the direction of Chief Chad Kenward.

City Council appoints Worth as Interim City Manager and present Molino with a proclamation.
Council members took the advice of out-going City Manager Jason Molino in their search for an interim city manager, voting unanimously to appoint Department of Public Works Director Matt Worth and agreeing to contract a recruiting firm to find Molino’s long-term replacement.
Worth accepted the title with added responsibilities and an additional $1,000 stipend.
Newly appointed Interim City Manager Matt Worth,

Council is estimating the hiring process could take around six months and along with Worth, maintenance superintendent Ray Tourt, water and wastewater superintendent James Ficarella, , and deputy director of finance Lisa Neary, will also be taking on additional responsibilities and an extra $750 a month.
It was also Jason Molino’s last Council meeting after nearly 12 years on the job and Council presented him with a proclamation listing his accomplishments in Batavia.

Council members also voted in favor of two resolutions dealing with JC Penney in the Batavia City Centre.
Jason Molino says the new agreements are in-line with a final resolution on the mall.

Molino said just one property owner, Dr. Marlin Salmon, has refused to sign the settlement agreement.
Dr. Salmon’s case will be reviewed by a judge in court tomorrow.

Less than a month after being released from prison a Warsaw Man is arrested for assault.
23 year old Cory Goodenow of the East Hill Motel in Warsaw is accused of repeatedly assaulting a 19 year old female with a wooden bat at her Silver Springs residence last Friday.
State Police arrested Goodenow on felony counts of Assault, Aggravated Family Offense along with Class A Misdemeanors of Menacing with a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing.
He was released on December 21st after serving a prison sentence for an Attempted Rape conviction and is also facing a violation of his parole.
Goodenow was remanded without bail to the Wyoming County Jail.
He is to re-appear in the Silver Springs Village Court on a later date and will also face a parole revocation hearing.

Washington Ave man jailed on felony drug charges following domestic incident.
46 year old Eddie Miles Junior, also known as “Pops,” was taken into custody in connection with a suspected domestic incident and arson at his residence Sunday morning.
He was arrested on a felony drug warrant accusing him of selling crack cocaine to drug task force agents after being apprehended and may still face charges for the domestic incident.

Felony drug charges have put a Washington Avenue man behind bars.
46 year old Eddie Miles Junior, also known as “Pops” was arrested yesterday on a felony drug warrant accusing him of selling crack cocaine to drug task force agents.
The charges were filed just after Miles was taken into custody in connection with a suspected domestic incident and arson yesterday morning at his home.
Miles may still face charges in that incident.

PHOTO: Eddie “Pops” Miles

The flu season is getting worse in Western New York.
The latest numbers from the state health department show the flu rate spiking in the region.
The flu has been widespread in the state for a month but Western New York is getting it particularly bad.

A consultant is getting involved in a review of the Genesee county jail.
The state Commissions on Corrections wants the study.
County Manager Jay Gsell says SMRT Architects has been hired to review the needs of the male and female inmate population in the county

The meeting with the consultants will be this Saturday morning at 8 in the Old County Courthouse.
The meeting is open to the public.
The Genesee County Jail does not currently house female inmates.

A Fredonia man is accused of falling asleep behind the wheel of his car in the drive-thru lane of McDonald’s.
Deputies in Chautauqua County say they witnessed William Tryczenski asleep in the driver’s seat with the car running.
They determined he was intoxicated and charged him with DWI.

Eddie “Pops” Miles

Felony drug charges have put a Washington Avenue man behind bars.
46 year old Eddie Miles Junior, also known as “Pops” was arrested yesterday on a felony drug warrant accusing him of selling crack cocaine to drug task force agents.
The charges were filed just after Miles was taken into custody in connection with a suspected domestic incident and arson yesterday morning at his home.

According to a Genesee County Local Drug Task Force statement:  Miles is charged with:

Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance 3″1 a class B-Felony of the New York State Penal Law.
(2 counts)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3””, a class B-Felony of the New York State Penal Law.
(2 counts)

Miles was arrested on Sunday Afternoon, January 7, 2018 on a Grand Jury Indictment Warrant. T
he defendant allegedly sold a quantity of crack cocaine on two occasions to an agent of the Genesee County Drug Task Force.
The defendant was arrested following an unrelated investigation by the Batavia Police Department into a domestic incident and structure fire on Washington Avenue. The defendant was arraigned in Genesee County Court on Monday morning, January 8, 2018 and committed to the Genesee County Jail.

The State Commission of Corrections has requested that the County provide a comprehensive review of the current inmate housing facility and a thorough list of needs for both male and female inmate populations in Genesee County.

Consultants from SMRT Architects, Engineers and Planners will present a status report to Legislature at 8 a.m. this Saturday.

County Manager Jay Gsell,

According to Gsell he believes the County committed $40,000 to the consultant project and the Legislature selected SMRT out of the five consultant groups that submitted.

26 year old Frankie McQueen of Snipery Road in Corfu was located and stopped by Batavia Police on Thomas Ave following complaint from another motorist that a red Chevy Cobalt was driving erratically all over the roadway at a high rate of speed.

McQueen was stopped for failing to signal a left turn and was found to be allegedly driving on a suspended license while under the influence.

McQueen was charged with DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation along with a traffic violation and is scheduled to appear in City Court on Wednesday.

44 year old Levi Spikes Jr. of Lewis Place was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, unlicensed operation and operating without insurance along with speeding following an accident in the city.

Spikes was accused of leaving the scene of an accident on Harvester Ave in Batavia on New Years’ morning.

He was issued an appearance ticket for tomorrow afternoon in City Court.

18 year old Jacob Sponaugle of Liberty Street in the City was stopped on East Main Street in the city for allegedly failing to keep right.

Officers determined he was on drugs and allegedly found him in possession of marijuana.

Sponaugle was arrested and charged with DWAI by a combination of drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, uninspected motor vehicle and pot possession.

He is expected to appear for arraignment in Batavia City Court on January 17^th.

Batavia Police were dispatched to a Holland Ave for an unrelated disturbance when they located and arrested 22 year old Winston Lockhart of Batavia on a warrant out of Batavia City Court.

Lockhart was wanted on two counts of second degree harassment with physical contact.

He had an additional active arrest warrant out of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and after being issued an appearance ticket Lockhart was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office.

Man accused of threatening to shoot officers in a fiery domestic incident in Batavia.
Batavia Police were dispatched to a Domestic Incident at an upper apartment at 207 Washington Ave.
The call came in just before 9 yesterday morning and upon arrival Officers were met by, Eddie Miles Jr.
He barricaded himself and his girlfriend inside their apartment and threatened to shoot officers if they came any closer.
Neighbors were evacuated and a perimeter was established.
Officers observed smoke coming from the apartment and The Fire Department were requested to the scene.
Police helped the female victim safely exit the apartment and she was transported to UMMC to be treated for non- life threatening injuries.
Officer Marc Lawrence was on scene to see the tense situation unfold.

After approximately 10 minutes Miles Jr. walked down a ladder and was taken into custody without further incident.
He was taken to UMMC to be evaluated for injuries.
The investigation is still active and charges are pending.

Incident with Police officer on Chase Park lands a Batavia resident in lock up.
20 year old Dalton Kelley of Batavia was arrested last week on charges of Attempted Assault and Harassment following an incident on Chase Park.
Kelley was accused of striking an individual in the forehead and a police officer.
He was also charged in a separate incident with two counts of Criminal Mischief for allegedly keying two vehicles not belonging to him.
Kelley was remanded in lieu of $2,500 to the Genesee County Jail and is due back in Batavia City Court on January 11th.

Pratt road man arrested for cashing another person’s checks.
23 year old Austin Wester of Pratt Road in Batavia is facing four counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd degree.
Wester allegedly was in possession and cashed four separate checks belonging to another person.
He was released with an appearance ticket returnable to Batavia City Court on February 22nd.

The flu season is getting worse in Western New York.
The latest numbers from the state health department show the flu rate spiking in the region.
The flu has been widespread in the state for a month but Western New York is getting it particularly bad.
Doctors worry it could be gearing up to be a particularly nasty flu season and ask folks to take extra care to keep it from getting worse.

A short lived postseason for the Buffalo Bills after ending their 17-year drought.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated Buffalo three to ten while they were in Florida yesterday.
Bills fans cheered for their home team, despite the loss, as they returned home after waiting in the cold outside the Buffalo airport.
The Bills did better than expected according to sports analysts and if they focus on their offense they will show even promise next season.

Who would think a high temperature in the mid-teens would be a welcomed warm-up?
That’s what we are expecting today.
A 7:00 this morning, it was 7 degrees below zero in Batavia but temperatures are expected to quickly recover to the teens above zero at mid-day and near 20 by late afternoon.
The Wind Chill Warning for Genesee and Wyoming Counties has been cancelled.

Not too cold for suspected crime.
45 year old Jonathan Hyman of Oakfield was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 5 in the Town of Batavia.
Hyman is charged with pot possession and criminal possession of a weapon.
He was given a court appearance ticket.

The Batavia Police Department says it has received multiple complaints of a robo-call scam from Apple saying your iCloud account has been corrupted.
Apple has been contacted and confirmed they do not make robo-calls to notify customers of corrupted accounts.
BPD says they just want to remind citizens not to provide any personal or bank information over the phone.

The Batavia City Council is meeting tomorrow night.
Council is expected to name DPW director Matt Worth as interim city manager.
Council will also be asked to pay Worth a stipend of $1,000 per month for the additional work.

The Buffalo Bills are offering their thanks to the Cincinnati Bengals for getting them to the playoffs.
The Bills organization ordered more than 14-hundred wings from a restaurant in Buffalo and had them driven to Ohio, which Bengals Safety George Iloka said was very classy thing to do:

Instead of feeding hungry Bengals players, the wings were brought to the Children’s Home of Cincinnati, where kids with special-needs got to enjoy them.

The Buffalo Bills play their first playoff game in 17 years as they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. If the Bills win, they visit New England next weekend.

News Release: Batavia Downs

Tim Bojarski, who has served as the harness racing publicist for Batavia Downs since 2014, was named the recipient of the 2018 Clyde Hirt Media Award that is presented by Harness Horsemen International (HHI).

Bojarski has over three decades of harness racing involvement, actively participating in all aspects of the sport during that time. His most vital role has come as the current National President of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA). Besides his position as publicist and track handicapper at Batavia Downs, he also serves as the publicist for Plainridge Park (Boston, MA) and the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts.

Bojarski also authors a monthly column and writes periodic feature articles for Hoof Beats magazine as well as being a content contributor for the United States Trotting Association’s website. He has also reported as a live blogger covering every major stake including the Hambletonian, Little Brown Jug and the Breeders Crown.

Also being recognized by HHI are Tom Charters, the recently retired head of the Hambletonian Society, who will receive the Dominic Frinzi Person of the Year Award and Hall of Fame driver John Campbell, who is harness racing’s leading money-winning driver of all time, who will be honored with the HHI Appreciation Award.

These three gentlemen will be feted with their HHI Awards during the annual HHI meetings luncheon on February 28, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Resort and Spa in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

HHI is an organization consisting of 15 horsemen’s associations throughout North America that provide knowledgeable and professional representation for harness horsemen and women to government bodies and industry gatherings on an international scale and strive to promote and uphold the highest standards of integrity in the harness racing industry.

From Batavia Downs Media Relations

Hochul in Batavia with a State of the State review.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was at GCC in Batavia yesterday to review Governor Cuomo’s State of the State speech.
After speaking about the progress in Batavia and Genesee County and giving the Buffalo Bills a cheer, Hochul touched on key elements of the speech, which outlines some of the issues the governor’s office will take on in 2018.

Cuomo announced this week that New York could be suing the federal government over the new tax law on claims that it is unconstitutional.
Some newer issues now at the forefront of his agenda include improving access to nutritious meals for kids, ending the state’s practice of suspending professional licenses for people who default on student loans, addressing workplace sexual harassment, and ethics reform for the Legislature.  For more on he story check the article by our news partner The Batavian.

Candidate for interim City Manager to be considered by Council.
Batavia’s Director of Public Works Matt Worth is being considered for the interim city manager post.
Current manager Jason Molino has only one week left on the job so City council will vote on Worth’s appointment at their Monday night business meeting.
The appointment of Worth will push back some public works projects until a new permanent city manager is hired. Worth has said he is not interested in the manager’s job on a permanent basis.

Henrietta man busted for drunk driving following crash in Pembroke.
23 year old Christopher Patino of Henrietta was arrested after investigation into a motor vehicle accident on Alleghany Road in Pembroke where he was allegedly following too closely and struck a vehicle from behind.
Patino was also found to be nearly three times the legal limit and in possession of pot according to authorities.
He was charged with Aggravated DWI, pot possession and released with an appearance ticket.

A misdemeanor charge has been filed against the father of a three year Wyoming County boy who accidentally shot himself last week.
42 year old Mathew Howell of Tooley Road, Bennington, was the registered owner of a 45-cal handgun left loaded in the living room of his home.
He has been charged with Endangering the welfare of a child.
Wyoming County Sheriff Greg Rudolph said “Although this was a terrible accident it was completely preventable.”
Howell’s three year old son has easy access to the weapon and shot himself in the chest.
The boy is still in Oishei Children’s Hospital Buffalo and reported to be doing well.

A two-car accident with possible injuries was reported at the Thruway overpass bridge on Lewiston Road at around 11 this morning.

It was partially blocking the southbound lane.

One person reportedly had a minor laceration and first responder on scene radioed to medics that they could take it easy coming in.

A one-vehicle rollover accident with minor injuries was reported on the Thruway near mile marker 389 around 11:30 a.m.

First responders reported the vehicle was on its wheels in the median.

At last report the patient was walking around without complaint of pain.

Batavia City Council will consider a proposal to appoint Public Works Director Matt Worth to the Interim City Manager position at their next meeting.

The proposal would have Worth take over Managerial duties effective on Saturday January 13th the day outgoing Manager Jason Molino departs for Tompkins County to be their new administrator.

The Council will be considering the resolution to appoint Worth at their meeting on Monday evening along with entering into an executive session to discuss the process of searching for a permanent replacement for Molino.

Press Release:

Genesee Community College will host a Recruitment Open House for the Nursing Program on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at GCC’s Medical Technology Building in Batavia.

GCC invites anyone interested in joining the GCC Nursing Program faculty to come to the open house and meet Director of Nursing, Laurel Sanger, Human Resources Recruiters and members of the Nursing Program Faculty team.

At this time, GCC is recruiting for full-time positions in the fields of obstetrics, pediatrics, mental-health and medical-surgical. In addition to these, GCC is continuously recruiting for adjunct clinical instructors. Details on these career opportunities are available at https://genesee.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/374GCM1/index.jsp.

GCC’s Nursing Program Faculty members work in an innovative and supportive environment using state-of-the-art nursing laboratories and are able to participate in clinical placements in Buffalo, Batavia and Rochester. Our faculty members enjoy a superior benefits package and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth and development.

If this sounds like the environment for you, RSVP via email to hr@genesee.edu or by calling (585) 345-6808 today and come check out the facility on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Walk-ins are also welcome. Qualified applicants must have or obtain a Master’s degree in Nursing by August 31, 2019. Concentrations in Nursing Education are preferred but not required.

Press Release:

The Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC) has announced a year-long schedule of open monthly sessions designed to get anyone started on their way to a college degree! These sessions will be held at Genesee Community College’s Batavia Campus at One College Road, Batavia, New York, 14020.

As with all AEOC Services, these sessions are FREE and available both by appointment and walk-in! During these sessions, the AEOC’s Outreach Specialists will help potential college applicants with a variety of services, including:

Financial Aid Counseling: help completing the FAFSA, understanding various financial aid options including student loans and Pell grants, retrieving transcripts, and assistance with special circumstance applications.

Enrollment Assistance: completing college applications or enrollment forms, ACT Test registration and completing Entrance Exam Prep through Accuplacer.

Veterans Services: AEOC outreach specialists are trained to assist any veteran in navigating services available for higher education.

Appointments and walk-in sessions will be held in the Conable Technology Building at GCC’s Batavia Campus. Both appointment and walk-in sessions will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of the following days:

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in T121
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in T121
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in T122
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in T121

Appointments are available on additional dates by request. To schedule any appointment, please email AEOC@genesee.edu or contact Adult Education Director Kate Trombley, M.S. at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6285.

It is important to note that these College Entry Point Sessions are not limited to students attending or planning to attend GCC. Anyone interested in attending any college or in need of assistance in getting started can participate. Information regarding GCC and all other area colleges will be available at these sessions.

Notice of Presentation:

Saturday, January 13, 2018
8:00 AM
Legislature Conference Room
Old Court House
7 Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020

SMRT Architects, Engineers and Planners will present an analysis of conditions to date/interim status report on the Genesee County Jail to the Genesee County Legislature at the above time, date and location.

41 year old Joseph Smith of State Street in Batavia was arrested and charged with Petit Larceny following a shoplifting compliant at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Smith was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Batavia Town Court on January 25th.

28 year old Kenneth Rumble of Maple Road in Alabama was arrested following a search and investigation by the Genesee County Probation Department.

Probation Officers allegedly found Rumble with a Hypodermic Instrument and he was arrested and charged for possession.

He was issued an appearance ticket for the Alabama Town Court on January 24th.

Deep freeze hits the area causing a number of closures.

According to the National Weather Service a Wind Chill Warning will be in effect for the entire GLOW region until early Sunday morning.

Forecasters say dangerously cold wind chills will range from 20 to 30 degrees below zero.

Frost bite can set-in in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin in Wind chills this cold.

All public Schools in Genesee and Orleans Counties along with a number of organizations preemptively decided to close due to the dangerous wind chills that were predicted.

A full list of closures can be found here.

County Legislature welcomes three new members to their seats.

The three newest members of the Genesee County Legislature Gary Maha, Gordon Dibble, and John Hilchey, took their oaths of office Wednesday night at the Old Courthouse building in Batavia along with the rest of the Legislature, prior to the their first organization meeting for the year.

Robert Bausch was selected to lead as Chairman of the County Legislature.

Bausch represents Elba, Byron, and Bergen.

Batavia Police locate a wanted drug dealer off of a citizen tip.

38 year old Charles “Gusto” Williams was apprehended by Batavia Police with help from the community assisting in his location.

Williams was wanted on two warrants for failing to appear for sentencing and for criminal contempt.

A citizen tipped off police to Williams whereabouts at a Ross Street address in the city.

Police came out in full force Wednesday afternoon and took Williams into custody without incident.

The suspects in the recent horrific quadruple killing in Troy are still behind bars, but prosecutors may be dealing with some issues with that.

The preliminary hearing was delayed as the grand jury hasn’t handed up an indictment yet.

“The Times Union” reports that Rensselaer County DA Joel Abelove hit James White with another murder charge to keep him behind bars yesterday and is holding Justin Mann on a parole violation.

The paper says sources tell it that the grand jury may have issues with the police interrogation.

Bills star running back LeSean McCoy is doing everything he can to be able to play in Sunday’s playoff game.

McCoy sprained his ankle this past weekend against the Dolphins and head coach Sean McDermott said it will be a game-time decision whether he’s in the game.

“The D and C” says that if he can’t play, the pressure would likely be on Marcus Murphy to carry the load.

Kickoff is at one o’clock Sunday in Jacksonville and the game airs on CBS.

A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for Genesee and Wyoming Counties from 8 o’clock tonight until early Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 20 to 30 degrees below zero.
According to the weather service, wind chills this cold can cause frost bite to exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
The prospect of dangerous wind chills has prompted these schools to close for tomorrow, Friday.
Several School Districts announced closings for tomorrow:

The latest list can be viewed HERE

News Release: Town of Batavia

Town of Batavia Officials were sworn in by Town Justice Tom Williams prior to the Town’s Organizaitonal meeting on Wednesday night (1/3). Pictured from left to right: Tom Williams, Town Justice, Daniel Underhill, Councilperson, Greg Post, Supervisor, Patti Michalak, Councilperson, Thomas Lichtenthal, Highway Superintendent, Teresa Morasco, Town Clerk.

Press Release:

Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County will host a program titled “Overfed and Undernourished” on Wednesday, February 14 at 6:00 pm at the Extension Center at 420 East Main Street. This workshop for adults is free to attend, but space is limited.

This program will be presented by Ian Cramer. Ian Cramer, MS, ATC has been living a plant-based lifestyle for 8 years and earned a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell in 2016.

He is an educator, podcaster and endurance cyclist living in Rochester. Come and discover information on weight loss, cravings, common nutrition myths, and ways to live a healthy, disease-free lifestyle. For more information about Ian, visit https://www.plant-basedcyclist.com/

We will also discuss chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, and how they start, progress, and can be prevented or even reversed using diet and lifestyle changes.

Free to attend, but space is limited. Please register by contacting Samantha at 585-343-3040 x123.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Batavia Police pick up convicted drug dealer with the help of a vigilant citizen.
38 year old Charles “Gusto” Williams was wanted on warrants for failing to appear for sentencing on a drug sale conviction and criminal contempt.
Batavia Police received a tip that Williams was at a Ross Street residence, where they arrived in full force and took him into custody without incident yesterday afternoon.
A woman and child were taken from the residence as well just as a precaution according to Assistant Chief Todd Crossett.
Williams is being held until his arraignment today.

Orleans Task Force take down an accused drug dealer on parole.
30 year old Rodney Scales of Rochester was stopped on West Ave in Albion by members of the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force.
They reportedly discovered a quantity of crack cocaine packaged for sale in his vehicle and Scales was charged with nine Class B felony counts for selling and possessing drugs.
He was committed to the Orleans County Jail without bail.
Further arrests and charges are pending according to investigators.

Burglary in LeRoy lands a Batavia man in lock up.
Law Enforcement were called to a domestic incident at a Lake Street address in LeRoy where they took 41 year old Nicholas Williams of West Main Street Road in Batavia into custody.
Williams was accused of illegally entering the home of someone with a stay away order of protection in place intending to commit a crime.
He was charged with Criminal Contempt, Burglary and Resisting Arrest and was ordered to be held on $10,000 bail in the Genesee County Jail.

An act of total disrespect leads to lock up for a Darian man.
22 year old Brian Keller of Sumner Road in Darien was accused of spitting in the face of an individual who had a refrain from order of protection in place.
Keller was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt in the first degree and Harassment following the alleged domestic incident at his address.
He was jailed in the Genesee County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail for violating the court order.

A limited number of tickets for the Bills-Jaguars playoff game are going on sale today.
The Jaguars say they will be selling unused tickets today at three o’clock.
The tickets are only going to be sold online and purchases are limited to two tickets for the game in Jacksonville.
They didn’t say how much the tickets would cost.

A Wind Chill Warning will now be in effect for the entire GLOW region from 8 PM this evening to 7 AM Sunday.
Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to reach 30 below zero at times.
To the north in Orleans, Monroe and Niagara Counties there is a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect from 10 this morning to 7 Saturday morning.
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected in spots.

A Wind Chill Watch has been issued for Genesee County and most of Western New York from late tomorrow night until early Saturday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting wind chills as low as 25-degrees below zero.
In these wind chills exposed skin can suffer frostbite is an little as 30 minutes.

The Genesee County District Attorney seeking persistent violent felony offender status for a Batavia man.
Such as designation could send 44 year old Marlek Holmes to prison for the rest of his life.
Holmes is believed to have more felony indictments filed against him than any other criminal defendant in county history.
Holmes has spent most of his adult life in prison.

The Buffalo Bills’ first playoff appearance in almost two decades has fans thanking the quarterback of another NFL team in a heartwarming way.
Bills fans have donated thousands of dollars to a charity set up by Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton
Estimates made on Wednesday night have the total constributions in excess of $250,000.
That foundation offers financial help to seriously ill and physically challenged kids and their families.

Batavia’s first baby of 2018 – it’s a girl and she is Madison Marie Fitzwater, the daughter of Amanda Inman and Gary Fitzwater.
Madison arrived at 8:28 a.m. yesterday morning weighing in at 6-pounds, 12 ounces.

News Release: United Memorial Medical Center

United Memorial Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby delivered in the New Year. Madison Marie Fitzwater was born to first time parents Amanda Inman and Gary Fitzwater at 8:28 am on January 2, 2018. Madison weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long. The family was presented with a stroller and a gift basket that included baby essentials, safety items, blankets, crib soother and a $100 gift card.

United Memorial Medical Center’s Maternity Floor offers private post-partum rooms designed for maximum comfort with relaxing colors, soft lighting, private bathrooms, and reclining couches for guests. UMMC delivered 576 babies in 2017. To learn more about childbirth and maternity at United Memorial Medical Center.

The Buffalo Bills’ first playoff appearance in almost two decades has fans thanking the quarterback of another NFL team in a heartwarming way.
Bills fans have donated thousands of dollars to a charity set up by Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton

That foundation offers financial help to seriously ill and physically challenged kids and their families.
it was Dalton’s fourth quarter pass that helped eliminate the Baltimore Ravens and end Buffalo’s 17-year playoff drought.
Bills fans have been thanking Dalton with $17 a piece donations ever since.

44 year old Marlek Holmes appeared in County Court this week for sentencing on assault charges for attacking two fellow inmates in the Genesee County Jail.

Instead of being sentenced to an additional lengthy prison term District Attorney Lawrence Friedman said he would pursue a status of “persistent violent felony offender” for Holmes potentially locking him up for life.

Holmes requested his current trial regarding charges of failing to register as a Sex Offender be postponed.

Holmes claimed he was not able to access his case documents and Law Library due to his transfer from Auburn to Wende Correctional Facility.

Judge Charles Zambito denied the request and set Jury Selection for his trail to begin January 22nd.

Holmes has possibly had the most indictments filed against him in County History and has spent most of his adult life in prison.

Fort more on the story check the article by our news partner at The Batavian.

News Release: Alzheimer’s Association of WNY

The Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter will oversee a three-year, $4.5 million dollar grant from the New York State Department of Health to expand dementia caregiving initiatives across seven counties. The Chapter will collaborate with Office for the Aging (OFA) partners in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming counties on the Alzheimer’s disease Caregiver Support Initiative (CSI), which will provide funds for support services for dementia caregivers.

It is estimated that 55,000 WNY residents are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, with approximately 165,000 people filling the role of caregiver, at least part-time. Those numbers are expected to escalate substantially over the next three decades, potentially crippling the healthcare system.

At this time, Alzheimer’s disease cannot be prevented, slowed or cured, and current treatments for symptoms do not delay the inevitable progression of the disease and its relentless, often overwhelming challenges. Research has proven that providing care partners with an array of support services can ease the challenges of providing care and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. These services may potentially delay the need for placement in a long-term care facility and lower the steep costs associated with dementia care.

“We are proud to be recognized as dementia care experts in WNY and pleased to be able to provide expanded services for families facing the challenge of dementia,” said Chapter Executive Director Jill Horner. “Our outstanding partners in this effort are crucial to the Association’s mission and will allow for expanded services across areas that are in most need”.

Caregivers will have greater access to no-cost support services across the region, including care consultations, support groups, respite services, safety strategies and educational programs.

About the CSI partners

The CSI regional partnership will provide caregivers with comprehensive, wrap-around support from local professionals from these agencies:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization for care, support and research of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The elimination of the disease through advancements in research, providing and enhancing care and support for all impacted, and reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health define the organization’s mission. The WNY Chapter is located at 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6 in Williamsville and offers a 24/7 Helpline for services and support at 1.800.272.3900. The Association also offers online resources, including secure sites for caregivers, training for professional care partners and information about local support services at alz.org/WNY.

The Genesee County Office for the Aging, located at 2 Bank Street in Batavia, provides information, support and advocacy to residents 60 years of age and older, their caregivers and disabled persons of all ages. The aim is to promote their independence and improve their quality of life. The office can be reached at (585) 343-1611.

Additionally, the Western New York OFAs administer home and community-based programs to provide access to a well-planned, coordinated package of in-home and other supportive services. Additionally, each of the offices administers NY Connects, a trusted resource for free, unbiased information and assistance available to older adults, individuals with disabilities of any age, and their caregivers to help make informed decisions about long term care options.

News Release: NY State Police

On January 2, 2018, at approximately 1:54 p.m., State Police Buffalo responded to the area of I-90, eastbound (mpm 417.2) for reports of a multiple vehicle personal injury motor vehicle accident.

Investigation at the scene revealed a tractor trailer that was traveling eastbound in the right lane of I-90, Town of Cheektowaga reacting to an accident ahead came to an abrupt stop. Edward Torres, age 64 of Elba, NY, was also traveling eastbound behind the trailer and was unable to stop. Torres subsequently struck the rear of the tractor trailer and was seriously injured. Torres was transported by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Multiple people were treated for minor injuries; one person remains in serious condition. State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU) and Thruway Maintenance assisted at the scene.

Following investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office into an alleged sex offense against a child, they arrested 27 year old Derek Getman of Conesus.

Getman was accused of having sexual contact with a seven year old child at a West Sparta address on Christmas.

He was subsequently jailed without bail in the Livingston County Jail on charges of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Massive pile up on the Thruway in Erie County leaves one person dead and seven others injured.
As many as 25 cars were involved in the Thruway crash near Depew yesterday.
The pile up occurred in the eastbound lane between Exit 49 for Depew and Exit 48A for Pembroke.
Eastbound lanes of the I-90 were shut down while first responders worked to remove several people from their cars.
Seven people in total were taken to the hospital and one person died as a result of the massive accident.
The crash remains under investigation.

Fire in a Barn in Elba leads to caravan of cattle.
A Skidster was the reported source of a fire in a Barn on Norton Road in Elba that was reported shortly after 5 o’clock yesterday evening.
Fire Police shut down Route 262 and Edgerton Road due to rough road conditions and poor visibilities.
120 cows that were housed in the barn needed to be transported in around 10 trips by truck to a nearby farm until crews cleared the scene.
There were no injuries reported and no significant structural damage to the barn.

Flu spike causes visitor restrictions at local hospitals.
Rochester Regional Health is instituting restrictions for hospital visitors to help reduce further transmission of influenza.
As of today hospitals including the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, Unity Hospital in Greece, and Rochester General Hospital all have visitor restrictions in place.
Visitors will be limited to no more than two people per patient at a time and all visitors must be at least 14 years old.
Hospital staff say even if you have been vaccinated against the flu Please do not visit a patient if you feel you are ill, or have any flu-like symptoms.

An extensive Wind Chill Watch going into effect tomorrow evening.
The National Weather Service has issued the Wind Chill Watch for the entire GLOW region and some surrounding counties.
It will be in effect from 10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday.
Forecasters say wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero.
Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.
If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin.

Governor Cuomo is taking on sexual harassment in the workplace this year.
Yesterday he announced that he has plans to set a uniform code of sexual harassment for all state and local governments.
Cuomo’s also moving forward with legislation to put an end to confidentiality agreements related to sexual harassment claims in government.
Cuomo said we need to end practices that have enabled harassment for this long.

A multiple vehicle accident on the New York State Thruway Tuesday afternoon killed one person, injured several others and stranded motorists for hours.
The accident happened in the eastbound lane between Exit 49 (Depew) and Exit 48A (Pembroke).
Initial reports stated 75 vehicles were involved. The figured was later reduced by State Police to about 25.
The accident blocked all eastbound lanes and backed up traffic in each direction for several mils.
Authorities later closed the Thruway to westbound traffic at the Pembroke interchange.

An Oakfield man indicted on a dozen counts of domestic abuse.
27 year old Michael Shelter of Judge Road is accused of beating and strangling a woman on several occasions over a one week period in November.
Authorities some of the incidents of abuse occurred in front of a child.

A 3-year old Wyoming County boy is continues to recover at Oshei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo after he accidentally shot himself over the weekend.
The incident happened Monday in the boy’s home on Tooley Road in Bennington.
A 45-caliber handgun was left loaded in the living room when the toddler, apparently playing with the gun, shot himself in the shoulder.
The gun was registered to the boy’s father.

UMMC is imposing visitor restrictions due to an increase in the flu.
Effective tomorrow visitors will be restricted to no more than two people per patient at a time; all visitors must be 14 years old and you are asked not to visit a patient if you feel ill or have flu like symptoms.

CBS will air the Bills-Jaguars playoff game.
The Bills’ first playoff game in nearly two decades kicks off Sunday afternoon at one o’clock in Jacksonville.
The Bills are seven point underdogs but … at least they are in the game.

A multiple vehicle accident on the New York State Thruway has blocked all eastbound lanes between Transit Road in Depew to exit 48A in Pembroke.
An estimated 20 to 25 cars are involved.
Authorities report that they have been injuries.
Eastbound traffic on the Thruway must get off at Exit 50, the Williamsville Toll.
The 1-90 westbound is now closed at Exit 48-A.

News Release: Rochester Regional Health System

To help reduce further transmission of influenza and/or other infectious diseases, Rochester Regional Health is instituting the following restrictions for visitors to UMMC as of January 3:
• Visitors will be limited to no more than two people per patient at a time
• All visitors must be at least 14 years old
• Please do not visit a patient if you feel you are ill, including sore throat, fever, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, or other flu-like symptoms – even if you have been vaccinated against the flu.

The restrictions also extend to these other Rochester regional Heath System Hospitals:

A Winter Weather Advisory in effect until early tomorrow afternoon.

Genesee County is experiencing some snow and blowing snow.

The severity depends on where you are.

Alexander and Attica Central Schools have cancelled all afterschool and evening activities due to the weather.

The advisory is calling for snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and wind gusts up to 45 miles an hour.

See the latest weather related closings here:

Press Release:

The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Mo-Vember / Don’t Shave December campaigns for 2017. The department was able to raise $1,320.00 for Genesee Cancer Assistance during Mo-Vember. Don’t Shave December raised over $600.00 for Genesee County Sheriff’s Jail Deputy Nicholas Bender and his family. Members of the department would like to thank the community for their support and donations.

The Mo-Vember Worldwide Campaign started in 2003 in Australia and has since grown. Mo-vember was started to bring awareness to Men’s Health; specifically, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

27 year old Michael Shetler of Judge Road in Oakfield has been indicted on 12 various counts related to repeated alleged domestic abuse against a woman in November.

Shetler is facing a dozen counts including Strangulation, Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

He was accused of beating and strangling her on numerous occasions from November 4^th until November 11^th, sometimes in the presence of a child.

Shetler is due in Genesee County Court at a later date.

30 year old Allea Devos of Prospect Street in Batavia was stopped on Ellicott Street in the city on New Year’s Eve night.

She was stopped for allegedly failing to dim her headlights and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated along with Refusing to take a Breath Test.

Devos was arraigned in City Court and released on her own recognizance with appearance tickets.

Press Release:

Water Service Interruption

The City of Batavia Water Dept. is on location of a water main break in front of 67 Redfield Parkway. The water will be turned off on Redfield Park from Main Street to Richmond Ave. We appreciate your understanding while this repair is made. City crews will make every attempt to restore water as soon as possible.

Jim Ficarella
Superintendent Water/Wastewater

Investigation continues into accidental shooting involving a three year old in Wyoming County.
A three year old boy from Wyoming County is recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The call came in to Wyoming County Dispatchers Saturday night just before 8 p.m. reporting that a 3 year old boy that had been shot through the chest/shoulder area with a .45 caliber handgun in a home on Tooley Road in the Town of Bennington.
Over the phone the dispatcher provided the mother with emergency medical instructions to treat the injury before EMS arrived.
The child was soon transported via Ambulance to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo arriving around 9 p.m. where the child then underwent a successful surgery.
According to investigators the shooting was deemed accidental and the child came in contact with the loaded handgun in the living room.
The handgun is registered to the father.
The investigation remains on-going and it’s unclear whether criminal charges will be pursued.

Vine Street man jailed for alleged drug dealing.
Following investigation by the Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force into the sale of cocaine in and around Batavia officers arrested 29 year old Benito Gay of Vine Street in the city.
Gay who is also known as “Red” was charged with four class B felony counts for Criminal Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
He was taken into custody after being stopped in Town last week on separate charges of DUI by Drugs, Pot Possession and Unlicensed Operation.
Gay was ordered to be held without bail in the Genesee County Jail.

The surviving convict who escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora may have been transferred to Attica for revealing another escape plan.
“The New York Times” reports that David Sweat told it that he revealed a plan to escape from a prison near Syracuse for special treatment.
The notorious convict said hours after he laid out his elaborate plan, he was shipped to Attica with no extra privileges.
The “Times” said a corrections official told it that Sweat’s claims were without merit, but it still moved him out of an abundance of caution.

A Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the region today.
The National Weather Service has issued the advisory including Orleans, Wyoming and Genesee Counties to be in effect from 8 this morning until 7 tonight.
Winds are expected to be gusting as high as 45 mph and will cause areas of significant blowing and drifting snow.
Forecasters say to plan on possible of poor visibility and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at times.

CBS will air the Bills-Jaguars playoff game.
The Bills’ first playoff game in nearly two decades kicks off Sunday afternoon at one o’clock in Jacksonville.
Yesterday CBS announced that Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson are scheduled to announce the game.
The Bills may be more than seven-point underdogs, but they’re in the game.

(Photo from the archives of the New York Daily News)

Press Release:

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Francis R. Bond, 86, a longtime owner, driver and trainer at Batavia Downs and Buffalo Raceway, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 26, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY.

“Franny” Bond was born in Buffalo, NY on July 27, 1931. He became a Marine after leaving school and began boxing while in the service in the Armed Forces Title Fights.

He fought in the lightweight class and eventually worked into the featherweight division. The then 126-pound “fighting Marine” was described as “a game and lively scrapper who could take a hit and come back with a better one.”

Corporal Bond became one of the Marine’s top boxers, winning a featherweight title in 1953 while often times fighting men from the professional ranks between service bouts and sometimes competing in higher weight classes.

Bond continued to fight professionally in the Golden Gloves after he left the service under the name Bobby Bond and was trained by Angelo Dundee who also conditioned the likes of Muhammad Ali, George Foremen, Sugar Ray Leonard and Carmen Basilio. He competed in 15 professional fights all over the eastern seaboard including New York City at Madison Square Garden.

Bond first got involved in harness racing in 1966 and eventually got his trainer and driver’s licenses. He ran a small stable for the next 39 years, seeing most of his driving success in the 1970’s (where he scored 135 of his 189 careers victories) and most of his training accomplishments (total of 108) between 1990 and 2000. Bond also occasionally catch-drove horses when the opportunity arose.

Bond’s last winning effort came on May 16, 1996 behind H F Harriet at Buffalo Raceway.

Bond was an entrepreneur and made a buck anyway he could. He owned a soft drink distributorship, ran the track kitchen at Batavia Downs and sold hay, straw and feed for many years while, and after, he was competing himself. He was known by everyone on the backstretch and was an affable individual his entire life.

No memorial information has been relayed.

The Bills are going to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years.
The Bills’ 17-year playoff drought is over as they beat the Dolphins, 22-16, in Miami.
Tyrod Taylor threw for 204 yards and a touchdown for Buffalo, which earned a playoff spot following a Ravens loss to the Bengals.
Miami scored 13 points in the final 6:16 just to make things interesting and even more interesting, Defensive tackle Kyle Williams rushed for one-yard to score in the win with his first career touchdown for Buffalo.
Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor says they’re ready to prove the doubters wrong.

With the temperature at 2 degrees in the first hours of 2018, fans gathered to sing the Bills’ ”Shout!” song and chant ”Let’s Go Buffalo!” as they greeted the postseason-bound Bills at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Some 400 die-hards gathered to cheer the team that on Sunday ended the longest active postseason drought in North America’s four major professional sports.

Two convicted felons are facing charges for a horrifying Upstate quadruple homicide.
On Friday Troy police arrested 24 year old Justin Mann and 38 year old James White for the murder of two women and two children in a basement in Troy.
Troy police Chief John Tedesco.

The bodies were found the day after Christmas but police say they had been dead for days.
The pair pleaded not guilty on Saturday to four counts of second degree murder each and one count of first degree murder.
The pair is due back in court later this week.

Western New York is in for dangerously cold weather this morning.
Forecasters say it could hit two-degrees this morning and with wind chill it could feel between negative five and 24 degrees.
Those kind of temperatures can cause frostbite in as little as 30-minutes.
The wind chill advisory for the region including Genesee and Wyoming counties will be in effect until 10 o’clock this morning.

Minimum wage in Western New York is up.
Under state law, yesterday most of the state’s low wage workers’ pay was bumped up 70-cents to ten-dollars and forty-cents an hour.
Fast food workers across the state are getting a bigger raise.
Pay for tipped food service workers remains stagnant at seven-fifty an hour.

A Wind Chill advisory remains in effect until 10 tomorrow morning.
Today’s high is expected to only reach five degrees but with a northwest wind of 10 to 15 miles per hour, wind chills could dip to between 15 and 20 degrees below zero.
These wind chills can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
The wind chill advisory extends to nearly all of Western New York including Genesee and Wyoming counties.

Felony drunk driving charges lodged against a Batavia woman.
35 year old Rebecca Sue Hensel of Pratt Road was stopped late Friday night along Route 5 in the Town of Batavia.

Police in Troy, New York say they have two men in custody in connection to a quadruple homicide. Troy police Chief John Tedesco says they have their suspects:

Police yesterday identified the suspects as 38-year-old James White and 24-year-old Justin Man.
Troy police found the bodies of two women and two children Tuesday in an apartment.
One of the suspects is said to have known at least one of the victims, but police have yet to find a motive

The huge celebration in Times Square, New York for New Year’s Eve dates back more than a century. Jeff Strauss with Countdown Entertainment says the first gathering was in 1903:

They switched to a ball drop in 1907.
The idea was inspired by a maritime tradition where a ball is dropped at ports around at world so navigators at sea can adjust their time.

Înțelegerea puterii fanteziei și a imaginației în trezirea sexuală a femeilor reprezintă o abordare revoluționară a emancipării femeilor. Un mod important prin care femeile pot învăța să-și dezvolte simțurile și să-și îmbrățișeze dorințele este vizionarea de filme erotice. Nu este vorba de a reduce femeile la simple consumatoare de conținut pentru adulți, ci de a le încuraja să își vadă și să își exploreze propria agenție sexuală, fantezia și curiozitatea. Filmele erotice prezintă o multitudine de scenarii și comportamente sexuale care pot stârni imaginația și pot cataliza procesul de autodescoperire. Angajându-se în aceste experiențe imaginative, femeile își pot lărgi zonele personale de dorință și plăcere, pot descoperi noi teritorii ale senzualității și, în consecință, își pot înțelege mai bine propria sexualitate. Acest lucru nu numai că poate deschide calea pentru experiențe fizice mai satisfăcătoare, dar poate, de asemenea, să le dea femeilor posibilitatea de a discuta deschis despre dorințele și limitele lor. Filmele erotice pot fi astfel considerate ca un instrument educațional care încurajează o percepție sănătoasă a sexului. Valorificând puterea fanteziei și a imaginației, femeile pot învăța să încalce prejudecățile sociale, să-și afirme nevoile sexuale și să-și definească propria identitate erotică. Filmul pune în discuție narațiunile societale reductive despre sexualitatea feminină și transmite mesajul important că plăcerea sexuală a femeilor contează, contribuind la un dialog mai larg despre emanciparea sexuală a femeilor.

Examinarea rolului plăcerii în descoperirea de sine

Examinarea rolului plăcerii în contextul autodescoperirii feminine necesită explorarea unor paradigme conștient neconvenționale. Mai precis, rolul filmelor erotice poate fi instrumental ca un catalizator în acest proces. Prin vizionarea filmelor erotice, femeile pot întâlni o multitudine de senzații și emoții, deschizând calea către o înțelegere și acceptare mai profundă a sexualității lor, favorizând astfel descoperirea de sine. Acesta este un proces inerent creșterii personale – un mecanism care nu numai că permite femeii să își exploreze dorințele, fanteziile și limitele, dar favorizează, de asemenea, o mai bună înțelegere a corpului și a reacțiilor sale emoționale. Plăcerea, în special plăcerea senzuală și sexuală, este un canal prin care femeile își pot explora și înțelege identitățile fără a fi supuse la o rușine socială sau la judecăți legate de sexualitatea lor. Actul de a viziona filme erotice poate juca un rol progresiv și poate servi drept deschizător de ochi spre recunoașterea preferințelor lor personale, eliberându-le de condiționările tradiționale. Creându-și un mediu sigur și acceptabil pentru a experimenta excitarea și plăcerea senzuală, femeile pot sparge tabuurile societale și se pot îndrepta spre autocunoaștere și împuternicire. Este un instrument neconvențional în promovarea pozitivității corporale, a autonomiei sexuale și a conectivității emoționale, toate acestea fiind esențiale pentru cultivarea conceptului lor de sine, a stimei de sine și a bunăstării generale.

Explorarea legăturii dintre senzualitate și inteligența emoțională

Explorarea legăturii dintre senzualitate și inteligența emoțională oferă o perspectivă unică asupra conturului psihicului uman, în special în ceea ce privește femeile. Senzualitatea, deși considerată cumva controversată, este o componentă crucială a țesăturii inteligenței lor emoționale. Atunci când se cercetează rădăcinile acestei conexiuni, devine lucid faptul că femeile pot învăța să-și dezvolte simțurile vizionând filme erotice ca un catalizator. Contrar noțiunii dominante potrivit căreia conținutul erotic este indecent, acesta poate fi privit ca fiind informativ și lămuritor, acționând ca un canal pentru a le revigora senzualitatea. Consumul de astfel de conținut sextotal poate elibera și permite unei femei să devină mai în ton cu emoțiile și senzațiile sale fizice. Pe măsură ce navighează prin estetica cinematografiei erotice, capacitatea ei de a-și înțelege și exprima dorințele, preferințele și limitele se îmbunătățește semnificativ. Înțelegerea ei profundă a acestor aspecte duce la o luare de decizii luminate. Profunzimea experiențelor oferite de erotism, de la atracția vizuală până la senzațiile insinuate, instigă la explorarea profunzimilor capacității emoționale și a conștiinței senzoriale a fiecăruia. Astfel, susținerea femeilor de a-și îmbrățișa latura senzuală prin prisma cinematografiei erotice poate servi drept platformă pentru sporirea inteligenței emoționale, ceea ce demonstrează că senzualitatea și inteligența emoțională sunt într-adevăr interconectate în mod complex.

The winter chills persist with weather advisories taking effect in the region.
The National Weather Service is issuing another Winter Weather Advisory for Niagara and Orleans Counties from 2 PM today until 7 AM Sunday.
Plan on slippery road conditions with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
A Winter Weather Advisory was also issued for Wyoming from 10 AM today to 4 AM Sunday.
A Wind Chill Advisory will be going into effect for counties including Genesee, Orleans and Livingston.
The advisory will be in place from 1 AM to 6 PM Sunday with very cold wind chills expected.
Forecasters expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero.
The cold wind can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

A Batavia resident arrested for an altercation inside the Genesee County Jail.
32 year old Michael Carey of Main Street in Batavia is accused of choking another inmate.
He was given an appearance ticket for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing returnable to Batavia City Court on January 3rd.

Cuomo looking to curb crushing student load debt.
Governor Cuomo is calling for several new reforms to help protect people dealing with student loan debt.
The Governor says he’ll call for the creation of a state Student Loan Ombudsman to help students navigate and negotiate with the student loan industry.
He also wants to require colleges to reveal the estimated amounts students can expect to pay for student loans, and increase consumer protections in the student loan industry.
Cuomo say he’ll also propose banning the suspension of Professional Licenses for anyone who’s behind or in default on their student loans.

A fond farewell to one of the top cops of Genesee County.
Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble is retiring after 43 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
For the last several years, Dibble has headed up with Sheriff’s Office road patrol.
Yesterday he looked back on a rewarding career,

Dibble may have had his last day with the sheriff’s office, but he will continue to serve the community in his new job as a Genesee County Legislator from Darien.

New York’s Governor is calling for several new reforms to help protect people dealing with student loan debt.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’ll call for the creation of a state Student Loan Ombudsman to help students navigate and negotiate with the student loan industry.

He also wants to require colleges to reveal the estimated amounts students can expect to pay for student loans, and increase consumer protections in the student loan industry.

Cuomo say he’ll also propose banning the suspension of Professional Licenses for anyone who’s behind or in default on their student loans.

Western New York is bracing for already arctic weather to get worse.  Looking ahead, on New Year’s Eve, the thermometer could dip as low as two degrees.

Folks heading out to celebrate should bundle up because it’s going to feel even colder with wind chill.

A fracas inside the Genesee County Jail leads to charges against a Batavia man.

32 year old Michael Carey of Main Street in Batavia is accused of choking another inmate.

He was given an appearance ticket returnable to Batavia City Court on January 3rd.

Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble

A friendly good-bye to one of Genesee County’s top cops this afternoon.

Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble is retiring after 43 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

For the last several years, Dibble has headed up with Sheriff’s Office road patrol.

Although today is Dibble’s last day with the sheriff’s office, he will soon have a new job as a Genesee County Legislator from Darien.

A friendly good-bye to one of Genesee County’s top cops this afternoon.
Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble is retiring after 43 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
For the last several years, Dibble has headed up with Sheriff’s Office road patrol.
Today, he looked back on a rewarding career:

Although today is Dibble’s last day with the sheriff’s office, he will soon have a new job as a Genesee County Legislator from Darien.

Following investigation into a physical altercation at the Genesee County Jail, officers arrested 32 year old Michael Carey of Main Street in Batavia.

Carey was accused of choking another inmate and was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Circulation.

He was given an appearance ticket returnable to Batavia City Court on January 3^rd.

22 year old Edward White of Lockport was arrested and charged with Possessing Dangerous Contraband while being confined following a complaint in the County Jail.

White was accused of possessing an alcoholic beverage while being incarcerated.

He was issued an appearance ticket for city court and was returned to jail to be held on unrelated charges.

Two Groveland Correctional inmates reportedly attacked a Corrections Officer at the facility during a routine cell search on Saturday.

The officer ordered one of the inmates to leave the living area while conducting a search and after refusing several times the inmate allegedly attacked the officer unprovoked.

Another inmate jumped in and both were accused of striking the officer several times in the face and head.

In total three officers were treated for injuries sustained in the melee with the initial officer being treated for lacerations to his left eye and chest along with a bloody lip and nose.

Following the incident both inmates were transferred from Groveland in Livingston County to the Attica Correctional Facility in Wyoming County and face criminal charges for the attack.

Press Release:

Invites members of the public to share concerns and ideas

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting next Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley, includes all of Genesee County and portions of Western Monroe County.

“These office hours offer local residents an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas regarding the issues facing state government,” said Hawley. “I strongly encourage those who are able to attend to come and make their voices heard.”

To schedule an individual appointment with Hawley, please contact his office at hawleys@nyassembly.gov or by calling 585-356-0686 for the Monroe County office hours, or 585-813-1608 for the Genesee County office hours.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley
January Office Hours:

Monroe County:

Ellwanger Room
Seymour Library
161 East Avenue, Brockport
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ellwanger Room
Seymour Library
161 East Avenue, Brockport
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Genesee County:

Genesee Community College
Conable Technology Building, Room T124
Assemblyman R. Stephen Hawley Drive (1 College Road), Batavia
Friday, January 5, 2018
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Genesee Community College
Conable Technology Building, Room T124
Assemblyman R. Stephen Hawley Drive (1 College Road), Batavia
Friday, January 19, 2018
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Oakfield man killed in Stafford crash.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal head-on collision between a car and a tractor trailer that occurred on Route 33 in Stafford.
54 year old Tracy Carpenter of Oakfield was killed in the crash that was reported just before 12:30 yesterday afternoon.
Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene after he apparently drove his 2004 Acura into the oncoming traffic lane colliding head-on with a semi tractor-trailer.
Genesee County Undersheriff Greg Walker was on scene.

Route 33 was closed for several hours after the crash.
Road conditions were dry in the area at the time and weather was not considered a factor in the crash.
The accident remains under investigation.

As Jason Molino ends his tenure as Batavia City Manager he leaves behind a list of accomplishments and work for his successor.
Molino spoke on WBTA’s Main and Center program yesterday saying he sees himself as a better manager than he was when started the job 12 years ago.
At the time he was hired he was the youngest city manager in New York.
Molino spoke about litigation regarding the Batavia City Centre saying three Merchants Association members are still holding out from signing the deal.
He is hopeful that they will accept the deal following an upcoming court date next month.
He said once the legal and safety issues are addressed the increase in property value and investment in the mall will follow.
So what does he consider to be Batavia’s ‘finest hour’ during his tenure?
The budget of 2009/2010

Molino begins his new job as administrator of Tompkins County on January 29th.

A Corfu man is behind bars in Orleans County for allegedly possessing cocaine packaged and ready for sale.
47 year old Steven Kimmel of Allegany Road is facing two felony counts following a traffic stop yesterday in Albion.
Kimmel is locked up in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Thruway travelers this weekend will see roadwork suspended and a continued tradition on New Year’s Eve.
To ease traffic over the holiday weekend, Governor Cuomo announced all road construction will be suspended beginning this morning through 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2.
The New York State Thruway Authority will offer free coffee and hot tea to travelers at all 27 travel plazas along the Thruway from 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve through 7 a.m. New Year’s morning.

News Release: Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

The Genesee County Sheriffs Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles, which occurred near 5882 Route 33 in the Town of Stafford. The Genesee County Dispatch Center received a call at 12:25 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2017 reporting the crash. A 2004 Acura TSX, operated by Tracy B. Carpenter, age 54, of Oakfield, NY was eastbound on Route 33, when the vehicle traveled across the center line and into the westbound lane colliding with a 2007 Western Star tractor trailer which was westbound, operated by Fay B. Warner, age 67, of Geneseo, NY. Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene. Warner was uninjured. Weather was not a factor in the cause of the accident. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

The crash is being investigated by Deputies Jenna Ferrando, Joseph Loftus, and Christopher Erion, as well as the Genesee County Crash Reconstruction Unit. The Genesee County Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene of the crash by the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, Byron Volunteer Fire Department, South Byron Volunteer Fire Department, Bergen Volunteer Fire Department, Mercy EMS, Genesee County Coroner Donald Coleman, and the New York State Troopers.

A head-on crash between a car and a tractor trailer has claimed a life in the Town of Stafford.
The accident happened just before 12:30 this afternoon on Route 33, Clinton Street Road.
The driver of the car was killed.
Genesee County Undersheriff Greg Walker was on scene

“A tractor-trailer was westbound on Route 33 and a passenger car was eastbound. The passenger car crossed over the center of the roadway and struck the tractor tratiler which was trying to ‘take the ditch’ to avoid the collision.”

Walker said the road condition was dry at the time of the accident and not a factor in the crash.
A utility pole was broken in the accident and is being repaired by National Grid. Route 33 is closed between Prole Road and Route 237.
Authorities are still notifying next of kin and have not released the victim’s name.

Batavia City Manager Jason Molino has less than three weeks left on the job.
In a wide ranging interview this morning on WBTA’s Main and Center, Molino characterized himself as a better City Manager now than when he started the job 12 years ago. At the time, he was the youngest city manager in New York State.
Turning to the City Centre mall, Molino said tree members of the merchants Association have yet to sign off on the deal to end the long legal dispute with city hall.
Molino said there is a court date next month that may compel the hold-outs to accept the deal.
Once that is done, Molino says there is hope for the city’s huge white elephant:

Molino said he considered the budget of 2009 / 2010 to be the “finest hour” of his adminiastration.when the city was “completely out of the red” in its financial statements. The city had been in a multi-million dollar deficit.
Molino begins his new job as administrator of Tompkins County on January 29th.

A Corfu man is behind bars in Orleans County for allegedly possessing cocaine packaged and ready for sale.
47 year old Steven Kimmel of Allegany Road is facing two felony counts following a traffic stop yesterday in Albion.
Kimmel is locked up in lieu of $25,000 bail.-

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is pardoning 61 people, including 18 immigrants who faced deportation. One of the pardons goes to convicted killer Dominic Dupont whose uncle, Michael K. Williams, is a TV star best-known for roles on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire.” Cuomo reportedly pardoned Dupont, after he served 20 years of a 25 year sentence, because he was impressed with his work as a prison youth counselor.

A head-on crash between a car and a tractor trailer has claimed a life in the Town of Stafford.
The accident happened just before 12:30 this afternoon on Route 33, Clinton Street Road.
The driver of the car was killed.
Genesee County Undersheriff Greg Walker was on scene: (Ed. note: Windy Conditions)

Walker said the road condition was dry at the time of the accident and not a factor in the crash.
A utility pole was broken in the accident and is being repaired by National Grid. Route 33 is closed between Prole Road and Route 237.
Authorities are still notifying next of kin and have not released the victim’s name.

City Manager Jason Molino is leaving Batavia in about two weeks.
The discussion with City Council on how to select his replacement began last night, behind closed doors.
Molino made his last appearance on WBTA’s Main and Center program this morning. We asked him why the secrecy?

The City Centre Mall. Three members of the merchants Association have yet to sign off on the deal to end the long legal dispute with the city.
Molino said there is another court date next month that may compel the hold-outs to accept the deal.
Once that is done, Molino says there is hope for the city’s huge white elephant:

Molino has been city manager for 12 years.
What does he consider to be Batavia’s ‘finest hour’ during his tenure?
The budget of 2009 / 2010

The first four years of Molino’s dozen years in office he was the youngest City Manager in New York State.
He readily admits he is a better manager now than when he started.
He attributes that to maturing in the job.
But regrets, he had a few.
We reminded him of the difficulty ending the long standing trash collection contract with the Genesee ARC:

Molino begins his new job as administrator of Tompkins County on January 29th.

Two women jailed following an Alexander home break-in.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two women after an alleged forced entry and robbery in the Town of Alexander.
Deputies say 42 year old Jennifer Martino of Pearl Street in Batavia and 35 year old Amber Holland of Buffalo forced their way into the home of an acquaintance then threatened and physically engaged with the resident.
They also were accused of damaging and stealing property.
According to authorities the women knew their victim and although there were no serious injuries, the incident played out in front of a 12 year old child.
Both were arrested and charged with Robbery, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
After being stopped in Batavia during the investigation Holland was hit with charges of DWI, Failure to Submit to a Breath Test and Pot Possession.
Both were committed to the Genesee County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
Holland’s bail was bumped up by $2,500 for charges obtained in the Batavia traffic stop.

Batavia Police attempt to identify the vehicle and driver in pedestrian hit and run.
The unknown driver struck a pedestrian on Richmond Ave. near the State School for the Blind on Friday around 10 after 5 in the morning.
Rosemary Demske suffered a broken leg, massive bruising and two black eyes after being struck by an unidentified vehicle.
A passing motorist did stop to assist Demske, and called for help.
They reported that the possible culprit was still on scene before fleeing at the sound of sirens.
Police are asking anyone with information about recently damaged cars or individuals that have talked about this incident to come forward and contact the Batavia Police Dept. at 585- 345-6350.
Police also remind residents to keep sidewalks shoveled for Pedestrians.
And for Pedestrians to use sidewalks or walk facing traffic with reflective outerwear.

Some tense moments in the Town of Alabama.
Deputies said a car drove into a pond yesterday morning along Feeder Road near the Tonawanda Wildlife Management area.
There were two occupants in the car, one was said to be disabled.
The two were unable to exit the car while water was entering the vehicle.
Police later said no one was injured and the car was never in danger of sinking.

Much of Western New York is under a wind-chill advisory.
Forecasters say this morning in Monroe, Wayne and Ontario counties, it could feel as cold as negative-15 degrees.
In weather like this, it might only take half an hour to catch frostbite.
The advisory should be lifted at noon.

The Batavia City Council is believed to have begun the process of selecting a new city manager.
The key word there is: “believed” because the process, so far, is behind closed doors.
Council met last night in a special session with one item on the agenda: a motion to enter into Executive Session.
The motion was approved and whatever discussion there was, was kept from the public.
Council president Eugene Jankowski has been quoted as saying: hopefully we can discuss the situation publically at the January 8th meeting.
Molino’s last day in Batavia is Jan 12th.
He is taking a job in Ithaca as administrator of Tompkins County.

Two women are behind bars for allegedly breaking into the home of an acquaintance in the Town of Alexander.
Once inside, the two got physical with the resident, damaged some property and stole some other items.
Arrested were: 42 year old Jennifer Martino of Pearl Street, Batavia and 35 year old Amber Holland of Buffalo
Police said the fracas occurred in front of a 12 year old child.
Authorities said Martino and Holland knew their victim.
There were no serious injuries.
The two women were charged with burglary and robbery.

Some tense moments late this morning in the Town of Alabama.
Deputies said a car drove into a pond on Feeder Road near the Tonawanda Wildlife Management area.
There were two occupants in the car, one was said to be disabled.
They two were unable to exit the car while water was entering the vehicle.
Police later said no one was injured and the car was never in damager of sinking.

Batavia Police turn to the public for help in their investigation of a hit and run.
A Batavia jogger was struck by a hit and run driver last Friday on Richmond Avenue.
Rosemary Demske, a special education aide for the city school district, was hit just after 5 in the morning near the State School for the Blind.
Demske was thrown to the opposite side of the street by the force of the impact. She suffered a broken leg.
The driver of the car stopped momentarily but then fled the scene when he heard sirens approaching.
Batavia Police are asking the public for any information that help their investigation.

The Batavia City Council is holding a special business meeting tonight into how the city will deal with the departure of City Manager Jason Molino.
Molino is leaving Batavia to become the County Administrator of Tompkins County.
The public will never hear the discussion at tonight city council meeting since lawmakers are meeting in a closed door session.
Council President Gene Jankowski said some information may be divulged to the public at council’s next regular meeting on January 8th.

New York is easing up on its medical marijuana rules starting today. Dispensaries are now permitted to sell patches, lotions, ointments, lozenges and certain chewables to certified patients.
Only liquids, oils and vapors were allowed under the state’s tough restrictions that ban smokable marijuana.
The new rules also permit a doctor to take a two-hour course to become a registered provider, down from four hours.
It’s seen as a way to encourage more doctors to participate in New York’s medical marijuana program.