Wednesday News Brief

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 by the Rochester Association for Film Arts and Sciences, the award recognizes top media students from colleges across the Rochester region. Sternberg was chosen by GCC faculty for her academic excellence, character, and exceptional media work.
Barry Chow, Director of Humanities and Media Arts at GCC, praised Sternberg’s creativity and passion for storytelling, calling her a shining example of student success.
As part of the program, Sternberg participated in a professional portfolio review and was honored at the awards ceremony earlier this month, showcasing her best work alongside other top scholars.
In addition to the recognition, Sternberg received a cash grant to support her continued education and media career goals.
For more information, visit rafasny.org or contact GCC directly.

Tuesday Softball Scores

Here’s a look at Genesee County high school girls’ softball action from around the region!
Pavilion dominated Lima Christian with a 13–0 shutout.
Oakfield-Alabama exploded at the plate, routing Byron-Bergen 24–3.
Elba edged out Holley in a close one, 6–5.
Lyndonville powered past Pembroke with a strong performance, winning 14–2.
Le Roy came out on top in a dominant performance against Attica, 10–1.
And Our Lady of Mercy brought the heat, beating Batavia 17–8.
That’s your scoreboard roundup for Genesee County girls’ softball. Stay tuned for more local sports coverage coming up!

DiSalvo Announces he’ll Seek a Seat on City Council

In local election news, Sammy DiSalvo has announced his candidacy for one of the three At-Large seats on Batavia’s City Council this November.
DiSalvo previously ran for Council in 2019, with a campaign focused on transparency, community representation, and improving communication between City Hall and residents. Supporters point to past efforts that encouraged broader use of social media by the City, a full search process for the City Manager position, and advocacy for wider representation on the Police Advisory Board.
In his announcement, DiSalvo cited ongoing community concerns, including rising property assessments, delayed City services, and a need for more follow-up after Council meetings. He also noted concerns from South Side residents and ongoing issues surrounding the City Centre mall and the Farmer’s Market.
DiSalvo is currently collecting signatures for an independent petition line. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th.
For more information or to get in touch with the campaign, residents are encouraged to reach out via email.

Accident in Oakfield

Video News Service reports, emergency crews responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening in the Town of Oakfield
The call came in around 5 PM for a vehicle that had rolled over into a field near 2629 Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road. Oakfield Fire and Mercy EMS responded, along with Town of Batavia Fire, as the accident occurred within their district.
Fire crews arrived to find the vehicle upright in a field. One person was inside—conscious and alert—but reporting pain throughout their body. The extent of injuries remains unknown at this time.
As a precaution, the road was temporarily closed between Macumber Road and Townline Road while emergency personnel were on scene.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The cause of the rollover is still under investigation.

Tuesday Baseball Scores

Kendall edged out Notre Dame of Batavia, 1–0.
Pembroke topped Lyndonville 9–7, while Oakfield-Alabama shut out Byron-Bergen 2–0.
Alexander rolled past Attica 11–6.
Batavia beat Greece Olympia/Odyssey 5–1, and Albion held off Pavilion/York 9–6.
That’s your local baseball roundup!

ARC GLOW Takes a Stand in DC

Arc GLOW and more than 900 advocates gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2025 Disability Policy Seminar, urging federal lawmakers to protect vital services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
Among the advocates were self-advocates Julie Johnston and James Gibbs, who shared personal stories about the importance of Medicaid. Johnston told staff from Senator Chuck Schumer and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s offices that Medicaid provides her home, job support, and independence.
Arc GLOW leaders and advocates met with representatives from New York’s congressional delegation to push for continued federal funding for Medicaid, education, and disability services. They’re also calling on the public to contact lawmakers and oppose any cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, or disability education programs.
Twelve Republican representatives, including four from New York, recently signed a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson opposing cuts to Medicaid for people with disabilities.