A coalition of 69 environmental, faith, human rights, and good governance groups from across New York State are demanding that three developers withdraw their applications to site a data center at the Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP). In their letters, the groups cite
The Leader Professional Services Final Recommendations Review is posted below and available through this link. Since there still appears to be some misunderstanding regarding whether we are committed to conducting soil testing, I would like to clarify that we are committed to conducting soil testing
Dead fish at DeWitt Pond in Batavia. Photo submitted by Jennifer Marie Reed
Observant visitors of DeWitt Recreation Area and the adjacent pond have noticed an unusually large number of fish this year, however, instead of swimming around, they were dead.
A doctor who has treated 11 of the 12 girls in Le Roy who have been suffering from tic symptons appeared on NBC's Today Show on Wednesday morning and shared their diagnosis.
It's "conversion disorder," or "mass hysteria," he said.
“It’s happened before all around the world, different parts of
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the Red Light Act to withhold federal transportation funding from states that enact laws to provide driver's licenses or identification cards to illegal immigrants in the United States.
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold a state's entire share of
Genesee County farmers and private landowners were matched $1.5 million dollars in federal assistance this past fiscal year to install conservation practices on their farms, fields and forests.
Heath Eisele, district conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service said, “We are currently accepting applications for fiscal year 2013
Data centers are big, noisy, use too much energy, and pose a risk to watersheds, more than two dozen speakers told the staff of the Genesee County Economic Development Center at three public hearings on Monday in the town of Alabama.
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Alabama Hotel, 1353 Lewiston Road, Basom, NY: A historic
This is the second in a series of stories about the 2011 winners of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Arctic Refrigeration Company of Batavia, Inc. is heating things up in Genesee County and is being honored by the chamber of commerce as the 2011 Business of the Year
With much ambivalence, Genesee Community College announces that Jerry Kozlowski, associate vice president for Workforce Development, commonly known as The BEST Center (Business Employee Skills Training), has tendered his resignation. After Jan. 4, Jerry plans to spend more time with his family, and also continue his graduate school
The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), the regional Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in our area, has taken the first step toward bringing Double Reed—a data center—into our community, next door to the Tonawanda Seneca Nation.
But the fight is far from over. GCEDC still faces several legal and bureaucratic
“The enemy doesn’t come by boat; he arrives in a limousine.” These words feel especially relevant when considering the renewed push for the STAMP project.
If you grew up in Oakfield, like me, the term “STAMP Project” might stir faint memories from years past. But
Danielle Lovell, Aidan Walsh, and Scot Walsh, Submitted photo
When the Sunset Fire started to bear down on her Hollywood neighborhood on Wednesday evening, and the order to evacuate came, Danielle Lovell reminded herself to breathe.
She'd been through this before. In 2005, she and her family evacuated their home as Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans.
"I think the biggest takeaway (from Katrina) was -- and even last night -- just reminding myself to breathe and to stay calm," Lovell said to The Batavian on Thursday. "You do not want to panic because you are in such a hurry, but breathe and stay calm. Getting out is the most important thing. Everything else is replaceable, and it'll be okay. As long as you're alive, it'll be okay."
UPDATED Sunday morning to improve some writing, add a couple of facts left out and clarify a statement or two.
On a poster in the library at Le Roy High School is a quote from Sherlock Holmes: "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be
These are the highlights from the Batavia City School District (BCSD) Board of
Education meeting on Monday, April 16:
Superintendent of Schools Margaret Puzio announced that the consolidation and consequent reorganization of the district has been going smoothly due to the cooperation of the Batavia Teachers Association, staff
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) reintroduced legislation aimed at addressing reductions in Medicare Advantage (MA) access and benefits. The bill addresses reimbursement shortfalls to local MA plans from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Specifically, the bill allows CMS to adjust benchmark amounts based on local
Investigators believe they have identified a possible suspect in Friday's robbery of a Five Star Bank in Pavilion, according to Deputy Chief Jerome Brewster.
"We remain very optimistic that we'll be able to solve this," Brewster said.
According to Brewster, there are some "common denominators" with prior bank robbers in
Come to the 10th Annual World Wide Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 10th from 10am to 4pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. FREE ADMISSION.
Build a Better World - Shop with Purpose. Support fair trade, not-for-profit and service organizations by purchasing high quality gifts from local, regional and international vendors. Fair Trade vendors include: One World Projects (Batavia), One World Goods (Rochester), Equal Exchange Coffee and Chocolate, Dounya Kele jewelry. Local not-for-profits include: Healthy Sisters Soup and Bean Works, Project Life (Waterport), Salvation Army.
Lunch, snacks and coffee available. Handicapped accessible.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at Stafford Town Hall from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4.
“The meeting will provide the people of Western New York with an opportunity to share their thoughts on how to improve the quality of life in our area,” Hawley said. “I strongly encourage all local citizens to attend this event.”
The hall is located at 8903 Route 237 in the Town of Stafford.
All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Hawley at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us.
