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Bills Stadium Lease No Guarantee Yet

Sloane Martin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:22:00 GMT

Bills' CEO Russ Branson refutes reports that a deal is imminent.

UPDATED: New York State Evaluates Storm Damage

Sloane Martin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:18:00 GMT

Analysts say the damage total is likely to be in the billion dollar range.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York State will rebuild better and smarter in the wake of the devastation brought by Hurricane Sandy.
Two major East Coast airports closed by Hurricane Sandy are open today.
At least 140 Western New York emergency workers are headed to New York City and Long Island to lend a helping hand.

Batavia Celebrating Halloween Tonight

Sloane Martin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:15:00 GMT

In LeRoy, trick-or-treating and the annual parade have been postponed to Saturday.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:51:00 GMT

Halloween in Batavia - 6 to 9PM tonight...
Cuomo: NYS must rebuild "better and smarter"...
Batavia man arrested for burglary while awaiting prison term

Sectional Football Rescheduled

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Due to Hurricane Sandy, LeRoy's game has been changed to Sunday.

NHL's Winter Classic in Jeopardy

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:06:00 GMT

The annual outdoor game reportedly will become a victim of the lockout Thursday.

NYSE to Open Wednesday

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:04:00 GMT

It had been closed for two days due to Hurricane Sandy.

Plans Set Forth for Genesee County Emergency Services

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:02:00 GMT

The worst is behind us; but there are still things for the department to monitor for people's safety.

Albion Road Check Productive

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:59:00 GMT

Of those arrested, one was an undocumented violent felon.

Police Beat: Tues., Oct. 30

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:57:00 GMT

An Albion man is back in jail after allegedly calling his ex-girlfriend 127 times and writing to her repeatedly, despite a court order barring him from contacting her.
A domestic disturbance leads to assault charges in Attica.

Meteorologists Pleased with Warnings

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:49:00 GMT

The worst is behind us here in Genesee County, meteorologists say.

National Grid Evaluates WNY Post-Sandy

Sloane Martin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Some customers still without of power; but WNY expected to be restored this evening or tomorrow at the latest.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:49:00 GMT

Tree fire caused by wind blown wires, closes city schools...
Flights from Buffalo and Rochester to points east: cancelled...
Illegal immigrant sentenced in Albion murder

Batavia City Schools Closed Tuesday

Dan Fischer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:49:00 GMT

A tree fire casued by wind blown live wires in front of Batavia Middle School causes closing of all city schools

Damage and power outages from Super Storm Sandy fall short of local expectations

National Grid Issues Warnings about Hurricane Sandy

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:17:00 GMT

In the case of fallen wires, be extremely cautious, and don't hesitate to call National Grid to take care of it.

Local American Red Cross Prepares for Sandy

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:11:00 GMT

If needed, a shelter for those who have lost power will be estbalished. In the meantime, the Red Cross wants you to remember your medications, food, water and batteries.

Mon., Oct. 29 Police Beat

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:01:00 GMT

A Batavia teen is facing several charges after she allegedly threatened to “slice up” up a victim while holding a knife.
A Batavia man is facing charges after a large fight inside the bar at the Days Inn Hotel.
A Batavia man is accused of driving while intoxicated under Leandra's Law.

UPDATED: Hurricane Sandy's Local Impact

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:17:00 GMT

A meteorolgist and the Genesee County Emergency Management Coordinator weigh in on what locals can expect.

Information from City of Batavia Regarding Services

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:11:00 GMT

All residents are advised that garbage and recycling collection is cancelled for Tuesday pickup and will resume on Wednesday. Residents are advised not to put out garbage and recycling containers for collection Monday evening or Tuesday morning for Tuesday pickup. All collection days will be pushed back one day, and Friday pickup will be on Saturday.

NY State Police Recommendations for Driving

Sloane Martin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:14:00 GMT

With bad weather expected through tomorrow, Troop A reminds Genesee County residents to stay safe on the roads.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:25:00 GMT

Sandy will mean high winds for Genesee County...
Northerly winds may take down more trees than normal...
Most east coast flights from Buffalo and Rochester canceled

Batavia Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:25:00 GMT

Area getting ready for Sandy
A DWI and Leandra's law arrest
A Grand Island man arrested on marijuana charge.

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:47:00 GMT

Tri-County Farmers Eligible for Benifits
Cuomo Preparing for Hurricane Sandy
WNY Man arrested after attempting to Defraud Facebook

NHL Cancels Games Through Nov. 30

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:16:00 GMT

No talks are currently scheduled to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement.

Cuomo in Rochester Friday Morning

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:37:00 GMT

Cuomo on the campaign trail to support Democrats Louise Slaughter and Kathy Hochul.

Tri-County Farmers Eligible for Benefits

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:33:00 GMT

Because of this summer's drought conditions, farmers in Orleans, Wyoming and Genesee Counties can receive help.

Siena Poll: NYers Supper Obama, Gillibrand; Fracking Support Up

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:25:00 GMT

The data also indicates that Governor Cuomo continues to enjoy strong favorability and job performance ratings from New Yorkers.

New State Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:18:00 GMT

A new felony is established for repeat, low-level domestic violence offenses.

Cuomo Preparing for Hurricane Sandy Impact

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:17:00 GMT

The track of the storm is still not known, but the state and National Grid are preparing.

Record-High Temps in Rochester Thursday

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Warm weather continues in the area Friday.

WNY Man Arrested Charges in Alleged Scheme to Defraud Facebook

Sloane Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Paul Ceglia was arrest Friday at his Wellsville home.

Protecting the Drains; Protecting the Creek

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:50:00 GMT

The Tonawanda Creek Watershed Committee wants you know that chemicals poured down drains reach the creek, threating a local natural resource.

Seneca Nation Eyeing Land for Potential Outlet Mall

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMT

Plenty of approval from multiple outlets are still needed, but Seneca Nation officials are looking at Chautauqua County.

DEC Offering Information Session for Attica Residents

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:02:00 GMT

After the federal EPA had to be called in to help in Attica, the DEC is returning to offer information to residents.

Leaf Pick-up Begins Monday

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMT

You've been keeping with the raking on your lawn, hopefully, because pick-up begins Monday in the City.

Business First: Pembroke Leads Genesee County in Academics

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:56:00 GMT

No Genesee County school ranked in the bottom half of 430 Upstate districts evaluated.

Man Accused in College at Brockport Murder Pleads Not Guilty

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:54:00 GMT

Clayton Whittemore is facing a second degree murder charge for the death of Alexandra Kogut.

Police Beat: Thurs., Oct. 25

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:49:00 GMT

A man currently serving time in the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone is facing charges for promoting prison contraband.
A Batavia man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

Cuomo Campaigning for Hochul, Slaughter

Sloane Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:47:00 GMT

Cuomo scheduled to be in Rochester tomorrow to show support for local Democrats.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Suspect in SUNY Brockport murder due in court today...
Alexander Central, most affluent district in Genesee County...
Cuomo wants to promote NYS beer and wine

September 2012 Unemployment Rates

Dan Fischer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:56:00 GMT

Unemployment in Genesee County holds steady

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Case against alleged book-making firemen delayed again...
Orleans County jobless rate, 4th highest in NYS...
LeRoy Central Schools among the most "efficient"

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:54:00 GMT

Teen faces charges for Impersonation
New Genesee Justice Coordinator announced
Two local men arrested on suspicion of DWI