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Standardized procedures, recruitment push among key strategies to fix fire, emergency response issues: Yaeger

By Mike Pettinella
May 17, 2024, 12:09pm

The task force charged with finding ways to stabilize fire and emergency medical service in Genesee County has identified eight priority measures from a list of about 100 recommendations provided by an independent consulting firm.

County EMS Coordinator Tim Yaeger (photo at right) on Thursday said the task force is meeting regularly in an effort to implement these strategies, with a focus on developing standards that all local fire departments or companies can follow and finding efficient ways to recruit potential volunteer firefighters.

In July 2022, the Genesee County Comprehensive Fire & Emergency Medical Service Implementation Plan (Fire & EMS Plan) was finalized. Since that time, the task force received feedback on the recommendations from Municipal Resources, Inc. of Plymouth,

Schumer supports Genesee County's broadband expansion efforts

By Press Release
Feb 23, 2024, 10:38am

Press Release:

Genesee County is embarking on an ambitious mission to ensure universal broadband access, with the County Legislature demonstrating unwavering determination to reach every unserved address point.
County Manager Matt Landers personally engaged with leadership in each of the thirteen towns with unserved residents, leaving no address point overlooked

Letter to the Editor: First Amendment forgotten in eagerness to settle Kate Long case

By Howard B. Owens
Feb 2, 2024, 4:59pm

Letter to the Editor by Donald Weyer:

I note that Kate Long has had the criminal harassment charge against her, brought by the Batavia Board of Education, put on pause, potentially resulting in wiping the slate clean, in contemplation of dismissal, all via a plea agreement or deal (deal is

Borrello announces his candidacy for reelection

By Press Release
Feb 28, 2024, 2:43pm

Press Release:

Senator George Borrello officially announced he is seeking re-election to the New York State Senate to represent the 57th District.
“Representing my constituents in Western New York is a great privilege and one that I strive to honor by giving 110 percent every day. Albany is dominated by

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