The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Genesee and Leadership Genesee offices will close for the day at 12 p.m. on November 14 for a staff in-service. The offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15.
Photo of the Stuart Steiner Theatre, courtesy of Genesee Community College.
Press Release:
Genesee Community College's (GCC) Stuart Steiner Theatre will stage the chilling thriller Misery, adapted by William Goldman from the iconic Stephen King novel, this November. Performances will take place on November 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on November 10 at 2 p.m.
Goldman's gripping adaptation, which first premiered on Broadway in 2015, brings King's horror masterpiece to the stage, telling the story of novelist Paul Sheldon and his unsettling encounter with fan-turned-captor, Annie Wilkes.
As Paul recovers from a car accident at Annie's isolated home, he soon realizes that her obsession with his work goes far beyond admiration. Held captive and forced to write under terrifying conditions, Paul's survival hinges on his ability to appease his captor-creating a tense and suspenseful psychological battle.
Misery has been described as a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller. "There are no lulls in famed screenwriter William Goldman's 90-minute stage adaptation of the Stephen King story, which Goldman himself translated into the 1990 film," said WNBC NY.
Directed by Maryanne Arena, the production will feature Paul Sheldon played by Tony Haitz, and Maryanne Arena taking on the role of Annie Wilkes. Joshua Lang, a fellow graduate of the GCC Theatre Arts program, will portray Buster. Scenic, lighting and sound design will be overseen by Sandor Nagar.
Content Warning: This production contains graphic violence, explicit language, gunshots, frightening moments, adult themes, strobe lights and the use of fake blood. Viewer discretion is advised.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10
Non-GCC Students, Seniors (55+), and Children (under 16): $5
GCC Students, Faculty and Staff (with valid ID): Free admission (available only at the box office)
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.genesee.edu/campus-life/center-for-the-arts, at the campus art gallery during operating hours, or at the box office, which opens one hour before each performance.
For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Maryanne Arena at mcarena@genesee.edu or the box office at boxoffice@genesee.edu.
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell will be hosting “An Afternoon with Anne Burrell” at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel in the Park Place Events Center on Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m.
Attendees will see Chef Anne prepare an entrée, side, and dessert and hear about all the fun she has hosting her hit show Worst Cooks In America on Food Network. Come see one of America’s favorite chefs!
Following the show, Anne will be hosting a small reception for those with Meet and Greet tickets. Dinner with the same items Anne demonstrated making will be held at two different seating times (5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) in the Genesee Room upstairs.
Show only tickets are $60, Show and Dinner Tickets are $110 (choose seatings at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.), Show and Meet and Greet Only are $150, and VIP (show, 7 p.m. dinner & meet and greet) are $200.
Tickets are on sale now at BataviaConcerts.com.
“With the Buffalo Bills on a bye week and Thanksgiving the week after, we thought it would be a perfect time for folks to come see this famous upstate New Yorker, “ said Byron Brown, President & CEO of Batavia Downs. “I know our patrons will be looking forward to her demonstrating her culinary skills and hearing stories about her time as a TV Star.”
Photo of Elected Officers (from left to right): Bob Bialkowski - Commodore, Bob Turk - Vice Commodore, Madeline Bialkowski - Treasurer, Marietta Schuth - Secretary, Kevin Tiffany - Port Captain, and Emrys March - Rear Commodore.
Press Release:
The Point Breeze Yacht Club held its annual Members Meeting and Election of Officers at Godfreys Pond on Saturday, October 26. Boaters interested in membership may find information at PBYCNY.com.
Photo of Chris Suozzi, EVP, Genesee County Economic Development Center, Chris Sharpsten, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired), EVP Defense Programs, J.A. Green & Co.; Jean Lucas, President and CEO, Eco Waste Solutions; Matthew G. Cooke, Deputy Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems United States Army; Eugene Jankowski Jr., Batavia City Council President; Rochelle Stein, Legislature Chair, Genesee County.
Press Release:
Eco Waste Solutions held a VIP event at the company’s newly renovated manufacturing facility on Cedar Street in Batavia. Among the attendees were members of the United States Military, various City of Batavia and Genesee County officials, and representatives from state and federal offices.
Eco Waste Solutions anticipates hiring up to 30 employees at this location, to manufacture and support its line of thermal treatment technologies. The facility is specifically designed for mass production of the Expeditionary Solid Waste Disposal Systems (ESWDS) for the United States Army. The ESWDS eliminates the need to rely on burn pits which were a long-standing source of toxic exposure on overseas missions, resulting in cancers and other health issues among personnel.
“The health and safety of our personnel is of paramount importance, and the ESWDS manufactured by Eco Waste Solutions, gives us a safe and critically important tool to address waste management in conflict zones,” said United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Reuben Joseph, Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support.
The ESWDS product represents the culmination of over a decade of product development, including thousands of operational hours, and testing to rigorous military standards. The result is a product that is robust, capable, and easy to transport, set-up, and use.
“Today marks an important milestone for our company. The opening of this facility significantly enhances our production, support, and engineering capabilities; an investment that reflects our commitment to building high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products,” said Jean Lucas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Eco Waste Solutions. “We are proud to be doing this work, and excited to be part of this vibrant community.”
The Court Street entrance to County Building One, which provides access to multiple county departments, including the Genesee County Department of Motor Vehicles, will be closed to all pedestrian traffic, including employees and deliveries, on Wednesday, October 30, due to scheduled maintenance.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all visitors, staff, and maintenance personnel.
During the closure, please use the alternative entrances on Main Street (Clerk’s Office entrance) and Ellicott Street (Courtyard entrance). Signage will be placed externally and internally to direct all foot traffic to these entry points.
The entrance will reopen once maintenance is complete. If you have appointments scheduled for October 30 with any department in County Building One, we encourage you to contact them in advance to confirm your access route. Thank you for your cooperation.
Senator George Borrello will partner with VA Western New York Healthcare System and VFW Post #1602 in Batavia to host a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event on Thursday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Senator Borrello underscored the importance of our Veterans to gain access to all the benefits they’ve earned through their service.
“Our veterans have given more to our country than we could ever repay. In return for their dedicated and selfless military service, our federal and state governments will continue to partner and provide information on access to VA healthcare and monetary compensation to our veterans and their families. Representatives from the VA will be available to answer questions about VA healthcare options and related issues for compensation. This event will be a great resource and one that highly I encourage area veterans and their families to attend and utilize,” said Senator Borrello.
Senator Borrello also noted that the federal PACT or “Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics” Act, which took effect in August of 2022, has eliminated previous phased-in timelines for VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. VA representatives will answer questions on this new change.
The outreach event will take place at the Veness-Strollo VFW Post #1602, located at 25 Edwards Street, Batavia. The event is free and registration is not required.
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced today that the company will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 12th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
On Monday, November 11 Tops Markets will honor an 11 percent discount off of a total order to all veterans and immediate family members in the same household, who shop at any Tops location. Customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. Veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military personnel to automatically receive an 11 percent discount off of their total purchase that day.
"The respect and gratitude we feel for those who serve or have served in the military is beyond measure, and for that, we are eternally thankful," said Ron Ferri, president of Tops Friendly Markets. "This annual savings is just one of the many ways we wanted to give back to our local military community by honoring the associates and customers who have bravely defended our nation and made countless sacrifices through their service."
Additionally select Tops locations will be selling 4x6 US flags with a portion of its proceeds being donated back to Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight. Flags will be on sale through Veterans Day.
Tops is a longtime supporter of military associates and customers. The company’s support of military organizations includes, but is not limited to, support of the Wall that Heals, American Veterans Tribute Traveling Wall, Honor Flight Missions and golf tournaments, sending care packages for troops serving domestically and overseas, VA hospital visits, participation in veteran job fairs, parades and expos.
The Genesee County Department of Public Works announces the temporary closure of Junction Road between Hartwell Road and Covell Road in the Town of Pavilion, effective Monday, October 28. This closure is necessary for critical repairs to a steel deck bridge in the area.
The bridge repair is expected to take approximately four weeks. During this time, a section of the bridge will be removed, and no traffic will be able to cross the bridge. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and plan accordingly.
Tompkins Financial Corporation ("Tompkins" or the "Company") reported diluted earnings per share of $1.30 for the third quarter of 2024, up 18.2% from the immediate prior quarter, and up 155.3% from the diluted earnings (loss) per share of $(2.35) reported in the third quarter of 2023. Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.6 million, up $3.0 million or 18.9% compared to the second quarter of 2024, and up $52.0 million, or 155.9%, when compared to the net loss of $(33.4) million reported for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in diluted earnings per share and net income compared to the results for the third quarter of 2023 largely reflects the Company's sale of $429.6 million of available-for-sale securities, which resulted in a pre-tax loss of $62.9 million (or $3.34 per share) in the third quarter of 2023.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, diluted earnings (loss) per share were $3.59, up from $(0.39) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Year-to-date net income (loss) was $51.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up $56.7 million when compared to $(5.5) million for the prior year period. The growth in year-to-date diluted earnings per share and net income was mainly due the Company's sale of $510.5 million of available-for-sale securities which resulted in a pre-tax loss of $70.0 million (or $3.69 per share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Tompkins President and CEO, Stephen Romaine, commented, "Our third quarter net income was up over 18% as compared to the second quarter, driven by a strengthening net interest margin and growth across our business. For the third quarter our net interest margin expanded 6 basis points, loan balances grew over 8% annualized and our fee-based services continue to provide diversified growing revenue as total noninterest income represented 31% of total revenue. Year-to-date, our operating results were further supported by lower expenses, as noninterest expenses were down 1.5% as compared to prior year. As we are seeing improving profitability we believe that we remain well positioned to continue to drive growth through quality customer relationships supported by our strong capital and liquidity."
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD:
Net interest margin for the third quarter of 2024 was 2.79%, improved from the immediate prior quarter of 2.73%, and the 2.75% reported for the same period of 2023.
Total average cost of funds for the third quarter of 2024 was up 5 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2024, down from a 10 basis point increase from the first quarter of 2024 to the second quarter of 2024.
Total fee-based services (insurance, wealth management, service charges on deposit accounts and cards) revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were up $648,000 or 3.2% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Total noninterest expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were in line with the second quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023.
Total loans at September 30, 2024 were up $119.4 million, or 2.1% (8.2% on an annualized basis) compared to June 30, 2024, and up $446.4 million, or 8.2%, from September 30, 2023.
Total deposits at September 30, 2024 were $6.6 billion, up $292.0 million, or 4.7%, from June 30, 2024, and down $45.5 million, or 0.7%, from September 30, 2023.
Loan to deposit ratio at September 30, 2024 was 89.4%, compared to 91.7% at June 30, 2024, and 82.1% at September 30, 2023.
Regulatory Tier 1 capital to average assets was 9.19% at September 30, 2024, up compared to 9.15% at June 30, 2024, and 9.01% at September 30, 2023.
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income was $53.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, up $2.2 million or 4.4% compared to the second quarter of 2024, and $2.2 million or 4.3% compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest income compared to both the second quarter of 2024, and third quarter of 2023, resulted primarily from the increase in average loan balances and the average yield on those loan balances, partially offset by the increase in cost of deposits.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net interest income was $154.8 million, down $2.3 million or 1.5% when compared to the same period in 2023.
Net interest margin was 2.79% for the third quarter of 2024, up 6 basis points when compared to the immediate prior quarter, and up 4 basis points from the 2.75% reported for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest margin, when compared to the prior periods, was mainly driven by higher yields on interest earning assets and higher average loan balances, and was partially offset by higher funding costs.
Average loans for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 were up $143.4 million, or 2.5%, from the second quarter of 2024, and were up $445.7 million, or 8.3%, compared to the same period prior year. The increase in average loans over both prior periods was mainly in the commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios. The average yield on interest-earning assets for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was 4.66%, which was up from 4.56% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and up from 4.06% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Average total deposits of $6.4 billion for the third quarter of 2024 were up $41.4 million, or 0.7%, compared to the second quarter of 2024, and down $67.0 million or 1.0% compared to the same period in 2023. The cost of interest-bearing deposits of 2.35% for the third quarter of 2024 was up 8 basis points from 2.27% for the second quarter of 2024, and up 61 basis points from 1.74% for the third quarter of 2023. The ratio of average noninterest bearing deposits to average total deposits for the third quarter of 2024 was 28.9% compared to 29.1% for the second quarter of 2024, and 31.0% for the third quarter of 2023. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2024 of 2.71% represents an increase of 7 basis points over the second quarter of 2024, and an increase of 73 basis points over the same period in 2023.
NONINTEREST INCOME
Noninterest income of $23.4 million for the third quarter of 2024 was up $65.0 million or 156.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Year-to-date noninterest income of $67.3 million was up $75.9 million or 881.7% compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in quarterly and year-to-date noninterest income compared to the same periods in 2023 was mainly due to the $62.9 million and $70.0 million, respectively, pre-tax loss on the sale of available-for-sale securities in 2023 as discussed above. Other income was up $1.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, and included increases in gains on loan sales, derivative swap fee income, and BOLI income.
Also included in the increase for the third quarter of 2024 over the same period prior year were fee-based revenues which included wealth management fees, up $583,000, service charges on deposit accounts, up $118,000, card services income, up $61,000.
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Noninterest expense was $49.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, which was in line with the third quarter of 2023.
Year-to-date noninterest expense for the period ended September 30, 2024 was $149.7 million, a decrease of $2.3 million or 1.5% compared to the $152.0 million reported for the same period in 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly driven by lower other expenses (legal fees, marketing, professional fees, retirement plan expense, and travel and meeting expense), partially offset by higher FDIC insurance expense.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The provision for income tax expense was $5.9 million for an effective rate of 23.9% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to tax benefit of $8.3 million and an effective rate of 20.0% for the same quarter in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the provision for income tax expense was $16.0 million and the effective tax rate was 23.7% compared to a tax benefit of $619,000 and an effective tax rate of 10.3% for the same period in 2023. Lower tax expense for both the quarter and year-to-date periods in 2023 was mainly a result of lower income associated with the loss on the sale of securities described above.
ASSET QUALITY
The allowance for credit losses represented 0.94% of total loans and leases at September 30, 2024, up from 0.92% reported at both June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The increase in the allowance for credit losses coverage ratio was driven primarily by updated economic forecasts for unemployment and gross domestic product for the quarter, as well as model assumption updates for prepayment speeds, curtailment rates, and recovery lag. The increase in allowance for credit losses was partially offset by lower off-balance sheet reserves due to model changes related to utilization rates and a decrease in loan pipeline. The ratio of the allowance to total nonperforming loans and leases was 88.51% at September 30, 2024, compared to 84.94% at June 30, 2024, and 156.96% at September 30, 2023. The decrease in the ratio compared to the same prior year period was due to the increase in nonperforming loans and leases discussed in more detail below.
Provision for credit losses for the third quarter of 2024 was $2.2 million compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2023. Provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $5.2 million compared to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in provision expense for the quarter and year-to-date periods compared to the same periods in 2023 was mainly driven by loan growth which was up $119.4 million or 2.1%, and $446.4 million or 8.2%, respectively, and the increase in net charge-offs in 2024 over 2023. Net charge-offs for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $912,000 and $1.6 million, respectively, compared to net charge-offs of $177,000 and net recoveries of $1.1 million for the same periods in 2023.
Nonperforming assets represented 0.78% of total assets at September 30, 2024, down slightly from 0.79% reported at June 30, 2024, and up compared to 0.41% at September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2024, nonperforming loans and leases totaled $62.6 million, compared to $62.5 million at June 30, 2024 and $31.4 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in nonperforming loans and leases at September 30, 2024 compared to September 30, 2023 was mainly due to the addition in the fourth quarter of 2023 of one relationship totaling approximately $33.3 million with two commercial real estate properties included in the office space and mixed use properties portion of the commercial real estate portfolio. The Company believes that the existing collateral securing the loans was sufficient to cover the exposure as of September 30, 2024.
Special Mention and Substandard loans and leases totaled $126.0 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $116.2 million reported at June 30, 2024, and $122.9 million reported at September 30, 2023.
CAPITAL POSITION
Capital ratios at September 30, 2024 remained well above the regulatory minimums for well-capitalized institutions. The ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.21% at September 30, 2024, compared to 13.26% at June 30, 2024, and 13.46% at September 30, 2023. The ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets was 9.19% at September 30, 2024, compared to 9.15% at June 30, 2024, and 9.01% at September 30, 2023.
LIQUIDITY POSITION
The Company's liquidity position at September 30, 2024 was stable and consistent with the immediate prior quarter end. Liquidity is enhanced by ready access to national and regional wholesale funding sources including Federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, brokered deposits, Federal Reserve Bank's Discount Window advances and Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) advances. The Company maintained ready access to liquidity of $1.4 billion, or 18.0% of total assets at September 30, 2024. As a member of the FHLB, the Company can use certain unencumbered mortgage-related assets and securities to secure borrowings from the FHLB. At September 30, 2024 the Company had an available borrowing capacity at the FHLB of $769.5 million. Through various programs at the Federal Reserve Bank, the Company has the ability to use certain loans and securities to secure borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank's Discount Window. At September 30, 2024 the available borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank was $142.0 million, secured by loans. In addition to the available borrowing lines at the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank, at September 30, 2024, the Company maintained $508.7 million of unencumbered securities which could be pledged to further enhance secured borrowing capacity.
Starting the week of October 28, the Batavia City School District, in partnership with a certified arborist, will begin needed work on the beloved and historic willow tree on the front lawn of Batavia High School (260 State St. Batavia).
According to the arborist, while the tree appears healthy, several dead branches are adding too much weight to the trunks. Without this work, we run the risk of a strong storm irreparably damaging the tree.
Our goal is to proactively maintain the tree and preserve it for generations of Batavia High School students and staff to come.
Work on the tree should only last a few days and will not impact school arrivals or dismissals.
The City of Batavia Fire Department is proud to announce the winners of our 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest. With over 400 entries from Batavia Schools, this contest was very difficult to judge.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Grade K-1:
First Place- Isabelle Herdlien - 1st Grade Jackson Elementary, Miss Wahr
Second Place- Massiah Ayala - Kindergarten St. Josephs Regional School, Mrs. Case
Third Place - Ada McCracken - 1st Grade Jackson Primary, Mrs. Harloff
Grades 2-3:
First Place- Amara-Lee Thomas - 3rd Grade John Kennedy, Mr. Coke
Second Place- Cecilia Dejaneiro - 2nd Grade John Kennedy School- Ms. Wirth
Third Place- Payton Ford - 3rd Grade St. Joseph's School- Ms. Dumuhosky
Grades 4-5:
First Place- Josie Varland - 4th Grade St Paul Lutheran School, Ms. Austin
Third Place - Blessing Brobey - 5th Grade Batavia Middle School, Mrs. Consagra
An awards luncheon will be held Saturday, October 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Batavia Fire Station located at 18 Evans St. for all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner of each group will receive a ride to school on a City of Batavia Fire Engine. Congratulations to all the winners!
ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine named the locally-owned financial institution one of 2024’s Best Workplaces for Women.
ESL ranked number 19 on the list of 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces for Women. In a separate ranking, the Great Place to Work list also includes 100 large companies to complete the full list of Best Workplaces for Women.
To determine the Best Workplaces for Women™ list, Great Place to Work measures key behaviors that drive trust in management, connection with colleagues, and loyalty to the company from more than 600,000 responses. The survey gives employees the opportunity to share confidential quantitative and qualitative feedback about their organization’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions.
“We are thrilled to be named a Great Place to Work for Women once again,” said Faheem Masood, president and CEO, ESL Federal Credit Union. “We are proud that the ESL workforce is comprised of more than 65% women, working in important roles at all levels of the organization. Women find satisfying and fulfilling careers at ESL and we are so proud they report being so happy in our workplace.”
The full list of Best Workplaces for Women can be viewed at: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/women/2024
This marks the third Great Place to Work selection for ESL in 2024. In September, ESL was selected as a Great Place to Work in Financial Services and Insurance, and in June ESL was selected as a Great Place to Work in New York State.
HomeCare & Hospice Foundation is preparing for their 29th Annual Tree of Life ornament sales and ceremonies.
Every year during the holiday season, HomeCare & Hospice Foundation and the communities they serve, come together to honor and remember lost loved ones.
“We look forward to bringing the communities we serve together,” said Melissa Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer at HomeCare & Hospice in Allegany. “We want those who have lost loved ones to feel support during the holidays – we encourage anyone to attend one of our ceremonies regardless if they have an ornament or if their loved one was on our services.”
Ceremonies will be held in Allegany on Thursday, November 14 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, located at 115 E. Main St., and on Wednesday, December 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia, located at 19 Ross St. Batavia.
To purchase an ornament or for more information, please visit https://2024treeoflife.givesmart.com or contact Sarah Negron at 716-372-2106.
The Board of Elections will be open this Saturday, October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accept registration forms.
This is the last day to register to vote in the November election. The office will also be able to assist with absentee requests. Please use the west facing door.
Early Voting begins this Saturday. There will be 9 days of early voting at the ARC Community Center, 38 Woodrow Rd., Batavia. Schedule is as follows:
City-wide leaf collection will begin on November 4 and continue until December 6.
Residents are asked to rake leaves into piles and leave them in the parkway (un-bagged). Please place it close to the curb line/edge of the roadway without putting it in the street. Do not pile around fire hydrants, trees, utility poles, or signposts. Leaf piles should only contain leaves and no branches, grass clippings, or other materials.
Leaf operations typically have one crew on the Northside working from Grandview Terrace moving West, North of Main Street, and a second crew on the Southside beginning on River Street moving East in areas South of Main Street. A third crew will work using a vacuum along main roads and numbered routes. It takes about 2 weeks to go through the entire city and fluctuates depending on the size of the leaf loads.
Any resident with leaves can also bring them to the Yard Waste Station until it closes for the season. The Yard Waste hours are 12 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday until November 2 and will change to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 4 through the end of the season due to daylight savings time ending.
The Yard Waste Station will be closed on November 28 & 29 to honor Thanksgiving and will officially close for the season on December 14.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAF COLLECTION:
Leaf piles must be clear of sticks and all animal waste – if animal waste or other debris is found in the piles, they will not be picked up
Grass clippings, flower pottings, branches, and pumpkins cannot be picked up and residents may bring those items to the Yard Waste Station on Law Street (open through December 14)
Leaves should not block traffic or be piled near intersection corners. This causes sight issues for motorists/bicyclists/pedestrians.
Keep leaf piles clear of drainage ways and catch basins. Blocked drainage leads to localized flooding.
Leaves should not be piled around mailboxes, power poles, fences, fire hydrants or other obstacles.
Do not park on leaf piles. The heat from a vehicle exhaust system could start a fire.
Do not wait to get your leaves out. We will normally collect leaves twice within the month of leaf collection.
If it is snowing, we plow first. If it continues to snow, leaf operations will be suspended.
There is no leaf pickup in the spring.
Contact the Bureau of Maintenance @ 585-345-6400 option 1 if you have any questions.
Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, November 8.
The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call
Friday, November 8
11 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: (201) 689-8560
Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation: ir.grahamcorp.com
A telephonic replay will be available from 3 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, November 15. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13749103 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.
Musicians of Note, an event honoring past Batavia High School graduates who have made an impact in music, will host its 5th annual ceremony on Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m., at the Frank E. Owen Auditorium at Batavia High School.
Rose Caccamise
Honorees will be recognized with a video presentation and performance ensembles to celebrate their achievements. A plaque featuring their accomplishments will be displayed on the new Musicians of Note wall at Batavia High School.
This year’s recipients of the Musician of Note Award include:
Rose Caccamise (posthumous, Class of 1958)
Owner of Roxy’s Music Store and supporter of local musicians
First BHS alumnus to be inducted into both Athletic and Music Hall of Fames
Daniel DeLuca
Daniel DeLuca (Class of 1985)
B.A. Music, M. Ed. Elementary and Music Education
Music Teacher
Band Member/Leader
Neil Hartwick
Neil Hartwick (posthumous, Music Educator 1966-1982)
Batavia CSD and Brockport CSD Music Educator
NYSSMA Adjudicator
Organizer of the Batavia High Jazz Ensemble and Batavia Pageant of Bands
Deborah Russell Silverstein (Class of 1977)
Deborah Russell Silverstein
Passionate Music Educator
Flutist
Church Musician
The ceremony is open to the public and free to attend.
