Thursday News Briefing

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 Development Center board meets today to consider a proposal from Ivy Village Corp for the second phase of its patio home development in LeRoy. The $3.5 million project would add 20 new market-rate senior housing units. Ivy Village is seeking tax incentives totaling about $865,000. In return, the project is expected to generate $2.7 million in local payroll and tax benefits.
Also up for a final vote is a plan from Appletree Acres, LLC to expand its warehouse in the Apple Tree Acres corporate park. The $1.2 million project would add four new full-time jobs and generate more than $3 million in local benefits.
The GCEDC board meets Thursday at 4 p.m. at the MedTech Center in Batavia.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner for a Good Cause

Join Genesee Cancer Assistance for Joe Gerace’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, May 1st, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ascension Parish Hall, 17 Sumner Street in Batavia.
Enjoy spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert for just $15—dine-in or take-out. Raffles and donations welcome.
Tickets available at geneseecancerassistance.org or call 345-0417. All proceeds benefit cancer patients in Genesee County.

SWAT Team Enters Brockport Residence

13 WHAM News Reports, A shooting in Rochester early Wednesday morning led to a large police presence and road closures in Brockport.
Around 1:30 a.m., Rochester Police responded to a shooting on Alphonse and Thomas Streets. A 17-year-old girl was critically injured, and a man in his 30s suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say suspects fled in a vehicle, which was later stopped by Brockport Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies near Main Street and East Avenue. That led to a closure of Main Street between East Avenue and Liberty Street.
13WHAM reporters at the scene saw three people in handcuffs, and a SWAT team was seen entering a home nearby.
Police have not confirmed whether those individuals were involved in the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The public was asked to avoid the area for several hours.

Police Blotter Roundup

Here’s a roundup from the Batavia Police Department blotter for April 30:
Michael Fanizza, 31, was charged with burglary and criminal contempt after allegedly entering a home in violation of an order of protection.
Donyel Walker, 26, faces similar charges following a reported violation on Hutchins Street.
Thomas Preedom, 36, was jailed without bail for failing to register as a level 2 sex offender.
Jacob Patterson, 29, and Kelly Seeler, 52, were both charged in separate incidents for possessing narcotics.
Christopher Tanner, 52, and Benjamin Klotzbach, 34, were charged in separate harassment cases, with Klotzbach also accused of unlawful imprisonment.
Bernard Parnell, 35, was charged twice in one day for petit larceny, obstruction, and a separate trespass and assault incident.
And Johnny Vidal, 40, was charged with filing a false statement about being threatened with a gun.
Many of the suspects were issued appearance tickets, while others were arraigned in city court.

Group Dog Walk in Darien Today

Today at 10 a.m., head out to Darien Lake State Park for a fun hike with your furry friends! Dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and friendly with people and other pets. The group will hike 2 to 3 miles, starting from the Sumner Road parking area. No registration is required—just show up and enjoy the outdoors with fellow dog lovers!

More Details Emerge About Exposure in Prison

13WHAM News reports, Upstate Correctional Facility is under scrutiny after an internal email dated January 23rd raised concerns about potential retaliation following the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who died after an alleged beating by officers at Marcy Correctional Facility.
The day before that email was sent, 20 correctional staff members at Upstate were reportedly hospitalized after exposure to an unknown substance. Former officers say the incidents became frequent, prompting hazmat team responses.
One former officer said he was given Narcan, while another described a chemical odor and metallic taste. The corrections officers’ union has cited growing concerns, but the state DOCCS says no controlled substances were found in testing and no blood test results have confirmed exposure.
The alleged exposures follow a high-profile case that has seen 10 former prison employees charged in Brooks’ death.

Temporary Closure of Social Security Office Delayed

The Batavia Social Security office at 571 East Main Street will remain open on Thursday, May 1st, and Friday, May 2nd, despite earlier plans to temporarily close for renovations.
The closure was postponed due to a facility issue, so customers can continue to visit as usual. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Appointments are now available for all services, helping reduce wait times. However, walk-ins are still welcome, especially for those who may need immediate attention or have disabilities.
To make an appointment, call the Batavia office at 1-866-931-7103, or Social Security’s national line at 1-800-772-1213, which includes a call-back feature. Deaf or hard-of-hearing customers may use TTY 1-800-325-0778.

Wednesday Sports Scores

Here are your Wednesday Genesee County high school sports scores:

In softball:
Le Roy shut out York, 14 to 0.
Pittsford Sutherland edged out Batavia, 6 to 4.
Avon blanked Pavilion, 9 to 0.
Notre Dame Batavia took down Attica, 5 to 3.
And Kendall outscored Byron-Bergen, 14 to 9.

In baseball:
Le Roy topped Perry, 15 to 7.
Batavia earned a win over Pittsford Sutherland, 6 to 3.
Pavilion/York rolled past Warsaw, 13 to 5.
And Notre Dame Batavia handled Attica, 7 to 1.
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