City resident and longtime fiscal conservative John Roach took City Council on a trip down building demo lane Monday when he asked that the leaders keep in mind a prior project that didn’t progress as promised when looking again to put grant money into a dilapidated city complex.

Roach was the lone speaker during a public hearing about pursuing a Restore NY grant to address six buildings within the Harvester Center complex on the east side of the city.

“I don’t mind the idea of the grant. It’s probably not the worst idea in the world. I would like some reassurance that we’ll watch this real, real careful," Roach said. "We once before helped out the Harvester complex when it was owned by somebody else. The city helped get grant money and they ripped down Masse Mall. At that time, we were told that if you took down the old Masse Mall, business would move in that area. Some of the buildings had some new fronts put on, business didn’t really move.” 

He said he would like some assurance that the current Harvester owners do something more with grant money than just demolish buildings that aren't code-compliant. 

"Again, Masse Mall, the last time, it wasn’t too reassuring that this won’t happen again when we just help somebody out, get rid of some buildings, and nothing else happens.”

It was 15 years ago that Tom Mancuso, president of Mancuso Development, was lauded for the state-funded $1.5 million grant to advance his Masse Gateway project. Designed as an entrance off of Masse Place into the Harvester industrial complex, the project demolished old buildings and erected space suitable for light industrial and commercial use for small businesses. 

As money was spent and work began, there was the groundbreaking fanfare and visionary dreams of an entire entrepreneurial cluster in that area. Creamy Creations was the first client to move in, followed by Merrill Lynch in 2012. At some point, Creamy Creations moved out and now has a Batavia address at 5 Jackson St.

Masse Place is listed for lease, but, as Roach said, “business didn’t really move.”

The Harvester complex and two Masse Place facilities were sold in June 2021 to John F. Wachter Jr. and John F. Wachter III of New Jersey.

With goals to improve the east side business climate, revitalize a deteriorating Harvester Center in need of rehab and renovation and increase the city’s tax base, City Manager Rachael Tabelski has now recommended that City Council agree to submit a grant application for up to $1 million. The Restore NY grant is available for communities with populations less than 40,000.

Another city resident, John Ognibene, wrote a letter opposing the use of a grant to demolish buildings to install parking lots.

“I believe that City Council should vote down the application for the NY Restore grant for the Harvester Center … I believe there are many alternatives that could be used instead of tearing down buildings,” he said. “Batavia has a long history of tearing down old historic buildings for parking lots and a decaying mall.”

Ognibene, who is also a member of the city’s Planning & Development Committee, suggested that the Harvester complex be submitted for the state and national registry of historic sites, which would make the rehab work “eligible for historic tax credits,” he said. 

He’d like to see the back of the building converted into apartments and townhouses, an easy conversion into “a mix of market rate apartments and affordable apartments if done correctly. " Another suggestion was to amend the city zoning laws to allow a full-service restaurant to operate.

“If the City Council votes to approve the application for Restore NY, then you are sending a clear message to building owners that you can let your buildings deteriorate, and we will give you a grant to tear down the buildings,” Ognibene said. “I have no problem with the Harvester Center getting a Restore NY grant, but it should 100% not be used for tearing down any buildings. It should be to restore the site back to its former glory.”

Tabelski laid out the two-pronged plan for the Harvester Avenue complex.

“So the owner of the Harvester campus that was purchased a few years ago has been cited for multiple buildings that do need to come down for unsafe conditions. Separately, he's working with the economic development arm of the city with Tammy Hathaway, and this grant came up as an opportunity,” Tabelski said. “So there's two totally separate actions occurring. One is city code enforcement is working with the owner to cite large unsafe structures, and then conversely, we have the BDC working with the owner on redevelopment plans, one of which would include demolition of certain buildings that happen to also be mentioned in the code.

“The potential cost for the project isn't completely finalized, but it will be between $8 and $12 million for demolition of these buildings. As you may know, the Harvester campus is 29 acres, a million square feet of building, mostly which housed manufacturing. Some of the buildings are still being used as incubator space, mainly in building one in the front and the yellow building 19 houses Merrill Lynch,” she said. “But there's a lot of the campus that's underutilized or unutilized, and we see a lot of potential there. So, the application consists of the campus owners’ plan to demolish six buildings. The six buildings are listed here as buildings, four, five, 21, 20, 13, and eight … And when we cite them, we're not saying they have to be demolished, they need a structural engineering report to make a determination whether you're going to rehab it or demolish it. So we're moving that forward. And this would come to the next business meeting on Dec. 9.”

Council agreed to move the grant application to a vote at its next business meeting on Dec. 9.

Food Network star Anne Burrell captivated a live audience with a cooking demonstration at Batavia Downs this past Sunday. Guests watched Burrell prepare one of her signature dishes while asking questions and receiving culinary tips.

One memorable moment came when an audience member asked Burrell about the best type of white wine to use in recipes. With a smile, Burrell quickly responded, "the cheapest," creating laughter from the crowd.

A Cazenovia native, Burrell’s culinary journey began at Canisius College and continued at the Culinary Institute of America. She then honed her skills internationally, which helped propel her successful career as a chef, television personality, and cookbook author.

Following the demonstration, Burrell hosted a VIP meet-and-greet, where she signed books and engaged with fans, sharing more insights into her cooking knowledge.

Photos by Kara Richenberg.

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Let the Holidays begin! Christmas in the City is Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Batavia. Our local shops and organizations will be offering holiday specials and family fun activities. 

Events held in the mall will go from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and include "Our Hometown Craft Show," Pictures
with Santa and so much more. 

Stay downtown, take a carriage ride, listen to carolers, and see what all of our businesses have to offer. You won’t want to miss the Holiday Parade down Main Street starting at 6 p.m. More than 1,000 people pack the streets of Downtown every year for this great event as it kicks our community into the holiday season.

We would love to invite you to be a part of this year’s event. There are several opportunities to participate:

• Enter your business or group into the Holiday Parade. Parade participants can walk or drive a vehicle or float decorated for the holiday season. We ask that no one puts a Santa on their float, as he has already committed to the event.
• Sponsor the event.
• Volunteer to help with organizing the event and/or assisting with parade line up.

Without our kind and generous sponsors and volunteers this event would not be possible.

For more information and full list of participating businesses and activities check out our Facebook page, visit our website at www.bataviabid.com or contact us at director@downtownbataviany.com

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The cost of doing business has doubled since the pandemic, said Tim Call, former owner of Empire Tractor, while explaining why he decided to sell the company to Champlain Valley Equipment, a family-owned group of farm equipment retailers based in Vermont.

"He (Brian Carpenter, owner of Champlain) is a great businessman, a great person, and has been great to work with, so I knew that he would take care of our employees and our customers the way that I wanted them taken care of," Call said.

Call started in the industry working for his father's store in Batavia, but when International Harvester was acquired by Case, Call's father sold the business to Case, so Tim Call took a job with Monroe Tractor. 

One day, he needed a new belt for his Troy-built rototiller and that required him to visit Tri-County Tractor, owned at the time by Carl Colantino.

Tim had heard the business had been sold so he asked about it and Colantino said the deal fell through.

"Why? You interested?" Colantino asked.

They talked and Call decided Colantino was asking too much for the business.

"Two weeks later, my mom passed away from cancer. That made me start thinking, what am I going to do? Am I always going to work for somebody else here?" Call said. "I got a chance to own one of the four major farm equipment dealers in United States, and a Ford New Holland dealership at the time. It took a while, but the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in 1994 we actually closed the deal."

In 2000, Tri-County merged with Finger Lakes Tractor and RMC Equipment, forming Empire Tractor.

About eight years ago, Call bought out his seven other partners, and a year later, he brought in Phil Doty as a partner.

Both Call and Doty remain with Champlain. Call is managing the Batavia store and Doty manages Watertown and Canton. 

Since the pandemic, supply chain issues, new tariffs, especially steel tariffs, higher insurance costs, higher wages, and other rising costs have increased business expenses. Since no Call family member is in line to take over the business, and Call turns 65 next month, it seemed like a propitious time to sell.

"It was to the point where, if I were going to stay in business, I'd have to invest a couple million more," Call said. "Where am I going at my age, with nobody coming on? So I just felt it was best, especially when we're putting up against private equity companies like Land Pro, Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, United Turf and Ag, and all these other people. So, it seemed like the time was right, but I could still work. I still like what I do, and I'll still be here to make sure that our employees and customers around here are taken care of."

As for market conditions, Call said, "The price of the equipment is 50 to 75% higher than it was, and the freight to get it here is twice as much. The setup to put (equipment) together is twice as much. You know, all our costs are up, like everybody else's. All the employees have to get more money. Insurance is going through the roof. It's just the investment to run the business is a lot more than what it was."

He added, "Everybody raised their prices when steel went up. Everybody raised their prices with freight when fuel prices went up. Nobody's dropped. Their prices go up. They don't come back down."

There are bright sides to the industry, though.  Locally, for example, dairy farms are doing well, Call said.

"Right now everybody's saying ag is down. Farming is down," Call said. "Well, they're talking about corn and soybean, and that's mostly the midwest, and any cash grain farmers around here are down, but the dairy farmers are doing pretty well right now, so we're a little more immune to the swings up and down."

Call has known Carpenter, a second-generation owner of Champlain, since Call took over Tri-County. They were part of the same Dealer 20 group (a group of dealers from all over the U.S. and Canada who share best practices and business tips).

Except for Dixie Chopper, a more residential-oriented product, the Champlain product line is much like Empire's -- New Holland, Oxbo, Great Plains, and Woods Equipment. (A full list of lines carried by Champlain can be found by clicking here).

"We've got Kioti, and they've done a great job and got a zero-turn mower. They've got gas and diesel," Call said. "We handle the commercial zero-turn mowers. We don't handle really residential.

Call is confident customers won't notice much difference with the new owner. Most of the Empire employees remain, the equipment lines and service centers remain the same. Other than new cards and new computer systems, not much has changed, Call said.

"They're very customer-focused, like we were. They want to take care of the customers," he said.

Area law enforcement agencies rolled up to Batavia Towne Center on Saturday morning to conduct their annual drive to gather gifts for area families who make lack all the resources needed to celebrate Christmas.

The Sheriff's Office, Batavia PD, Probation, Genesee Justice, and State Police all participated in the collection of donated gifts, from warm jackets to fun toys, to assist families in need.

The gifts will be distributed by the Department of Social Services.

Photos by Howard Owens.

The Pembroke Dragons defeated the Frewsburg Bears on Saturday to secure another shot at a West Regional title in 8-Man Football.

The final score, 50-19.

The Dragos is now 11-0 on the season and will face Frankfort-Schuyler out of Section III for the West Regional Championship on Friday, Nov. 29th, at Vestal High School.

Caleb Felski ran for 428 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also tossed a touchdown pass. Also scoring, Vijay Dhanda and Caleb Kimmel. Defensively the Dragons were led by Madden Perry who had a team high 11 tackles. Hayden Williams and Felski each had two interceptions a piece. 

Photos by Matthew Steinberg.

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H.E. Turner & Co., Bohm-Calarco-Smith, and Burdett & Sanford Funeral Homes proudly present their 29th Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road in Batavia.

For those who wish to participate from home, we will live stream the service as well.

“We hear from families how the service helps them through their grief, especially during this time of year," said Joshua Smith, of H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home. "For some of these families, it will be their first year participating in the service, which means it is their first Christmas without their loved one, and for others, they come back year after year.”

A candle in memory of your loved one will be lit prior to the start of the service and remain that way throughout.

One candle will be provided per deceased loved one and will be given to participants at the service. If you choose not to attend but would still like a candle to participate from home, please call our office to arrange a pick-up.

Call 585-344-4295 to reserve your candle by Sunday, December 1. There is no cost for a candle, and all who experienced the pain of loss are welcome to participate regardless of which funeral home arranged services for their loved one.

The ecumenical service will combine music, prayer, scripture reading, reading of the names of loved ones, the tolling of the bell in remembrance, and a message of hope by Reverend John Keller.

To register the name or names for your candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com or call H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home at 585-344-4295 by December 1.

With goals to improve the east side business climate, revitalize a deteriorating Harvester Center in need of rehab and renovation and increase the city’s tax base, City Manager Rachael Tabelski has recommended that City Council agree to submit a grant application for up to $1 million.

The Restore NY grant is available for communities with populations less than 40,000 and requires a public hearing, which has been set for 7 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall.

“The Harvester Campus project qualifies for Restore NY funding for an extensive demolition project,” Tabelski said in a memo to council. “The owners of the Harvester Campus are looking to strategically demolish six buildings at the campus and commit to redeveloping the remaining buildings into a multi-use campus similar to Larkinville in Buffalo.

“Some of the buildings slated for demolition have been cited by the city as unsafe, and in need of demolition. Removal of these buildings will offer additional parking, lighting and green space to support the remaining buildings, businesses and future redevelopment on the campus.”

Larkinville is a collection of businesses, new apartment buildings and public spaces along Seneca Street in the southeast section of downtown Buffalo and has been promoted as “one of the city’s most impressive transformations.”

Where once sat empty warehouses and vacant parcels, the space now accommodates weekly concerts, food truck rodeos, beer gardens, breweries and distilleries.  

Harvester Center has struggled to hold onto certain businesses, losing three eateries, a coffee shop, and a children’s entertainment and adults’ fitness venue in the past year or so.

The Restore NY grant project meets several objectives, according to the resolution, including:

• Being consistent with the city of Batavia Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Strategic Investment Plan, and Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan.
• Facilitating effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community resources.
• Developing and enhancing infrastructure and/or other facilities in a manner that will attract, create and sustain employment opportunities where applicable.

The hearing is part of a council conference session that also includes time for public comments and discussion about a $1.85 million Restore NY grant for the Carr’s Reborn project at 105 Main St.; taking out a bond for $2.5 million for water meters and installation; a sidewalk improvement project paid for with a $1.4 million grant; and a request from Tabelski to add a building maintenance worker to public works personnel.

Press Release:

The Lady Irish Basketball Program is hosting its 3rd Annual Golisano Toy Drive to benefit the children who are in the hospital and cannot be home for the holidays. 

The toy drive will conclude with the Notre Dame vs. Oakfield game at ND on December 12. At this game, there will be basket raffles, 50/50s as well as toy donations to contribute to the children in need. 

Anyone from the community who would like to donate can do so at the ND Main Office during regular school hours.

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This past summer, Elba Central School’s Class of 2025 and Boys Baseball team helped clean up cans and bottles after each Rockin’ The Downs show. They earned $1,031.80 by returning the recyclables they gathered to McNickel’s Bottle and Can Redemption.

Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel matched that and added $500 for also helping picking up trash and chairs throughout the concert season for a grand total of $2,563.60!

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UConnectCare is looking to make the holiday season – starting with two “Friendsgiving” activities in Batavia next week – a special one for the recovery community in Genesee and Orleans counties.

The Recovery Station at 5256 Clinton St. Rd. and the agency’s childcare center at 14 Harvester Ave. will be hosting events from 2  to 5 p.m. on November 27 to give adults and children the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving a day ahead of the actual holiday.

“Both of these events are designed to build a whole family of support by offering those in recovery the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere,” said Melissa Vinyard, TRS coordinator. “Anyone who wants to attend is welcome.”

Vinyard said free food and refreshments will be available, with the menu featuring chicken wing dip, meatballs, taco dip, spinach dip, banana pudding, and an assortment of pies.

Jessica Budzinack, UConnectCare’s coordinator of Outreach and Family Support Program, said adults with children can drop off the kids at the childcare house on Harvester Avenue if they wish to attend the adult gathering at TRS.

“We’re calling it ‘Friendsgiving for Kiddos’ at the childcare center and it is open to all children of our clients in Genesee and Orleans, even if parents will not be attending at The Recovery Station,” she said.

Budzinack said children attending will make placemats for their Thanksgiving dinner, be treated to “candy salad and real food, too” and sing and dance along with singer/musician Bart Dentino, a UConnectCare employee.

“Each child will receive a school vacation care package containing snacks, drinks and a surprise to enjoy with their parents,” she added.

The childcare session will be supervised by Elizabeth Wilson, Parent & Family Relationship peer coach, along with staffers Kallie Totten and Tonya Arnold.

A NIGHT WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

On December 4, TRS will be hosting “A Night with Santa & Mrs. Claus” from 5 to 8 p.m.

Attendees can choose to have their picture taken with the Christmas “royal couple” at no charge and will be offered the chance to craft a unique frame for the picture. Cookies and cocoa will be served and all children will receive a Christmas storybook as a gift.

Both the “Friendsgiving” at the childcare house and “A Night with Santa & Mrs. Claus” are partially funded by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Budzinack said.

“We are grateful to the foundation for helping us to support parents and their children in recovery,” she said. “Throughout the year, we schedule different events where parents in recovery can get together with other parents in recovery and their children to do things that normally they wouldn’t be able to do on their own. This builds the recovery community for parents and the children.”

She said that UConnectCare staff helps participants build parenting skills and provides the resources that they need to parent effectively and to navigate through any legal issues.

“We also supply care packages to parents with food insecurities while their kids are in school and offer fun things they can do together as a family to strengthen family bonds,” she said.

The Holland Land Office Museum hosted its annual Wonderland of Trees Gala on Friday evening, giving guest an opportunity to view all the trees decorated by local businesses and organizations, as well as participate in a basket raffle, and enjoy the holiday backing track provided by the DSP Jazz Trio.

Photos by Howard Owens.

Throughout the 2024 summer concert season at Batavia Downs, members of Elba High School's Class of 2025 and the varsity baseball team helped clean up the venue after each Rockin' the Downs show.

The effort netted $1,031.80 for Elba Central Schools. Batavia Downs matched the redemption price and donated an additional $500 as a thank you for the help with post-concert cleanup behind picking up cans and bottles. 

On Friday, the school received a check for $2,563.60.

A salary study provided to Genesee County legislators has fueled raises of up to 5% for employees and management, which the county hopes will make it more competitive and help recruit and retain people.

Michael Misrahi of Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Florida, presented his findings during a Ways & Means meeting this week. He was asked about the shelf life of this study.

“So all this information has been collected in FY 24 essentially, and so, this is the recommendation (that the study is) intended for you to implement in the upcoming fiscal year. If you were unable to do so for whatever reason and delay it, you would really need to assume the market has moved in that time. So if you were to push this out a year and try to look at the recommendations there, you will essentially be passed by the market in that time frame. And there's no way of knowing exactly how much the market is going to move in this next year,” Misrahi said. “However, if you like a general figure, I would say somewhere between usually two and a half to three and a half percent is a safe bet. For your guys’ region right now, it seems to be about where the market has been each year. Obviously, it's hard to predict where the economy goes and tax revenue bases and all of that, but that's been about the average we've seen over the last few years.”

The study included a current compensation structure assessment, market comparison against peer organizations in other New York State counties, established competitive positioning and then gave recommendations to address what Misrahi believed to be existing market gaps. 

Genesee County’s cost of living index was at 104.4, which wasn’t the highest — Ontario was at 107.9 — and higher than six other counties in the comparison. Key findings were that:

• All employee groups lagged the market throughout most of the salary ranges. 
• AFSME and CSEA average actual salaries lagged by the market by just under 10%.
• Specific positions lagged the market by more than 10 to 15%, market position varied by role.

Misrahi recommended increases aligned with the cost of living index, giving AFSCME and CSEA 4% raises and management 3.5%. Evergreen also provided the county with a set of pay grade changes to close market gaps for roles more significantly off-market, which county administrators were to review and amend as appropriate to ensure internal and external equity was maintained.

The combination of the structural increases and new pay grades will close the county’s existing market gap and align it with the market average, the study stated.

Legislators reviewed the 2025 employee and management salary schedules after the presentation. 

“Looking at the salary schedule, I see where some of the people have quite a jump,” Legislator Gary Maha said.

HR Director Anita Cleveland said that some of those employees are moving up the steps implemented a few years ago. The Evergreen study was used for the percentage increase, and the management salary schedule was based on it.

“Retention and recruitment is really hard, but this gives us an idea of what we can do … and those folks that are in public service are appropriately compensated,” Legislative Chair Shelley Stein said. 

County Manager Matt Landers agreed, adding, "we are implementing the recommendations.” 

The Batavian asked if he had an idea of how many employees actually leave their jobs because of pay issues on a regular or annual basis and whether it’s across all departments or in particular departments.

“With a workforce of 550 people, we have regular turnover in numerous departments, along with long-term open vacancies,” he said. “We try to conduct exit interviews as often as possible, and although we don’t have any official stats, the most common reasons I hear of people leaving is for more money or a more flexible schedule that private sector employers can sometimes offer.” 

The new American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) contract is as follows:

Wages have a 4% increase for 2025, 3% for 2026 and 4% for 2027. 

There is the creation of a Step 7, with a 4% increase.  Members with approximately 7+ years of service will be moved to Step 7.

Beginning Jan. 1, longevity will increase from $.10/hour to $.20/hour for every five years of continuous service, to a maximum of 30 years. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, longevity will increase to $.25/hour for every five years of continuous service, to a maximum of 30 years.

Health Care:

2025 – employees hired prior to 1/1/15 will have a 13% cost share with a cap of 9% of earnings.

2026 – employees hired prior to 1/1/15 will have a 14% cost share with a cap of 9% of earnings.

2027 – employees hired prior to 1/1/15 will have a 15% cost share with a cap of 10% of earnings.

The Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) is getting a 4% increase and management is getting a 3.5% increase.  CSEA grade adjustments will be negotiated with the union in the coming months.  Management and union members also receive annual step increases until they reach the top of their grade. 

In addition, specific management positions were recommended for an additional one grade adjustment based on the Evergreen study. One grade adjustment equals an approximately 5% increase. Those positions are listed below:

• Director of Emergency Communications
• Compliance Officer
• Deputy Director Real Property
• Assistant DA-1^st
• Director Children w/ Special Needs
• Environmental Health Director
• Clinical Services Director
• Director of Community Mental Health Services
• Deputy HR Director
• Systems Analyst I
• Clerk of the Legislature
• Director of OFA
• OFA Services Administrator
• Probation Director
• Public Defender
• Deputy County Manager
• Executive Assistant to County Manager
• Commissioner of Social Services
• Deputy DPW Commissioner
• Deputy Director Community Mental Health
• Human Resources Director
• IT Director
• Chief Deputy-Criminal
• Chief Deputy-Patrol
• Deputy County Attorney
• Sr Assistant Public Defender
• Jail Superintendent
• Undersheriff

The following are management salaries, including longevity pay, for 2025:

• Administrative Officer 77,067
• Administrative Officer 75,953
• Administrative Officer (Treas.) 89,193
• Adolescent Behavioral Coordinator 71,781
• Adolescent Behavioral Specialist I 47,930
• Adolescent Behavioral Specialist I Vacant -
• Adolescent Behavioral Specialist II 47,735
• Airport Supervisor 70,006
• Assistant County Attorney 88,790
• Assistant County Attorney 110,775
• Assistant County Attorney 104,669
• Assistant County Attorney 104,669
• Assistant County Engineer 108,137
• Assistant County Engineer - EIT 91,232
• Assistant District Attorney 88,790
• Assistant District Attorney 110,775
• Assistant District Attorney 88,620
• Assistant District Attorney 104,246
• Assistant District Attorney 90,011
• Assistant District Attorney 110,775
• Assistant District Attorney - 1st 104,079
• Assistant Public Defender 110,775
• Assistant Public Defender 110,775
• Assistant Public Defender 110,775
• Assistant Public Defender 98,561
• Assistant Public Defender 110,775
• Assistant Public Defender 111,975
• Assistant Public Defender 110,775
• Assistant Public Defender PT 47,441
• Assistant Public Defender 54,428 PT
• Assistant Public Defender PT 53,792
• Assistant Public Defender Vacant -
• Assistant Public Defender Vacant -
• Assistant Public Defender Vacant -
• Assistant Public Defender Vacant -
• Asst. Dir Of Emerg. Communications/Operations 76,282
• Chairperson 22,663
• Chief Deputy-Criminal Vacant -
• Chief Deputy-Road Patrol 113,175
• Clerk to the County Legislature 76,990
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clerk/Machine Technician PT Hrly 21
• Clinical Services Director 87,397
• Code Enforcement Officer I PT Hrly 25
• Commissioner of Public Works 137,048
• Commissioner of Social Services 119,689
• Compliance Officer 87,593
• Confidential Secretary-Co. Attorney 48,406
• Confidential Secretary - DSS 59,808
• Confidential Secretary-DA 67,357
• Confidential Secretary-MH 66,606
• Confidential Secretary-PD 67,706
• Confidential Secretary-Sheriff 67,357
• Conservation Education Program Coord. 65,057
• Coord. Of SPOA/CCSI 73,806
• Coroner (Paid Per Diem) 2,000
• Coroner (Paid Per Diem) 2,000
• Coroner (Paid Per Diem) 2,000
• Coroner (Paid Per Diem) 2,000
• County Attorney 144,830
• County Clerk 111,975
• County Historian/Archivist 65,521
• County Manager 149,279
• County Treasurer 110,219
• Deputy Commissioner of Public Works 106,876
• Deputy Commissioner of Public Works 89,090
• Deputy County Attorney 129,529
• Deputy County Clerk 95,736
• Deputy County Clerk 94,722
• Deputy County Manager 118,313
• Deputy County Treasurer Vacant 
• Deputy Director of Community MH Services 88,290
• Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Management 69,977
• Deputy Election Commissioner 65,857
• Deputy Election Commissioner 66,657
• Deputy Fire Coordinator PT 7,500
• Deputy Fire Coordinator PT 7,500
• Deputy Fire Coordinator PT 7,500
• Deputy Fire Coordinator Vacant -
• Deputy Human Resources Director 92,722
• Deputy Jail Superintendent Vacant -
• Dir.Of Vet.Ser.Agency 85,300
• Director Of Community M H Services 121,582
• Director Of Emergency Communications 97,038
• Director of Financial Services 78,666
• Director Of Fiscal Oprerations & Child Support 74,996
• Director of Health Promotion 76,922
• Director of Information Technology 118,089
• Director of Office for the Aging 89,107
• Director of Planning 107,500
• Director of RPTS 74,852
• Director of Social Services 95,934
• Director, Office of Emergency Management 88,793
• Director-Children With Special Needs 93,409
• District Attorney 220,970
• District Attorney Investigator 86,793
• Election Commissioner 62,817
• Election Commissioner 62,817
• Electronic Health Records Program Specialist (MH) 63,507
• Emer. Management Training Tech. 54,723
• Empl. & Training Director II 86,910
• Empl. & Training Manager(WIB) 91,524
• Environmental Health Director 90,564
• Epidemiologist 66,684
• Epidemiologist 60,924
• Epidemiology Coordinator 80,956
• Executive Asst.-Co. Manager 89,060
• Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 71,831
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Press Release:

HomeCare & Hospice Foundation (HCHF) is calling on the community to help make dreams come true for hospice patients and their families through its Annual Appeal Campaign. This year’s appeal shines a light on the extraordinary moments made possible through compassionate care and the generosity of donors.

“Our mission is to provide patients and their families with dignity, support, and cherished memories during life’s most challenging moments,” said Melissa Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, HomeCare & Hospice and Total Senior Care. “The Annual Appeal enables us to go beyond basic care and make heartfelt wishes a reality.”

One recent story perfectly captures the essence of this mission. A hospice patient staying at a comfort home had one final wish: to return to her hometown and bowl one last game at her local alley. It had been the longest stretch she’d gone without bowling, a beloved pastime filled with joy and camaraderie.

With support from hospice staff, transportation was arranged, oxygen supplied, and coordination ensured with a hospice team in her hometown. Surrounded by loved ones, she bowled her final game, creating a memory that will forever be cherished by all who were there. 

While insurance covers many aspects of hospice care, it does not account for costs associated with fulfilling these special wishes. Contributions to the Annual Appeal help bridge that gap, enabling patients to experience moments of joy, fulfillment, and connection. 

Supporters can donate by visiting bit.ly/hospiceappeal or by completing the form included in the appeal letter sent to past donors and friends of hospice.

“With the community’s help, we can continue making dreams come true and bringing comfort to those we serve,” Andrea Aldinger, HCHF Board President said. “Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.” 

For more information or to make a gift, please visit bit.ly/hospiceappeal or call 716-372-2106. 

The HomeCare & Hospice Foundation exists to support the mission of HomeCare & Hospice, ensuring that patients and their families across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, and Wyoming counties receive the comfort and dignity they deserve during life’s final journey. Dedicated to honoring each patient’s wishes, HomeCare & Hospice provides compassionate care and support in patients’ homes or residences, upholding its mission since its inception.