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GCC Weighs In On Student Loan Rate Hike

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:39:00 GMT

Congress has delayed action on increasing rates on student loans. Lawmakers are trying to figure out if it’s possible to keep rates low on a Federal Stafford Loan considering the government would save $6-billion by boosting rates. If a law passes rates would double from 3.4% to 6.8% by this July.

Darien Lake Will Be Open For Business Soon

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:35:00 GMT

Darien Lake theme park is set to open next Saturday, May12th.

Bellavia Challenges Opponents To Reveal Tax Returns

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:00 GMT

Republican Congressional Candidate David Bellavia says he’s challenging his opponents to release their tax returns.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:00 GMT

City Police bust up brawl...
Oakfield man threatens to punch pregnant woman...
LeRoy police seek suspect in excavator caper

Sunday Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT

A Hard Freeze Warning in Effect.
A Mt. Morris apartment building collapses injuring 3 people.
The Erie Canal is open for the season.

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:12:00 GMT

Batavia Repbulican Congressional Candidate Bellavia was late on paying taxes
Three state troopers suspended for transporting prostitutes
Governor Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bloomberg at odds over teacher evaluations

Bellavia Addresses Concerns Of Late Tax Payments

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:11:00 GMT

Republican Congressional candidate David Bellavia is answering questions regarding his personal finances.

Hard Freeze Tonight

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:00 GMT

The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for Friday, April 27th until Saturday, April 28th for all of Western New York.

Rent A LeRoy Rotarian

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:43:00 GMT

It’s a project that helps people get odd jobs done around the house while raising money for a well known service club. The LeRoy Rotary club has been running the rent a Rotarian project for the past six years.

Proposed Legislation Locks In Student Loan Rates

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:29:00 GMT

The rates on a student loan will increase this July. The percentage rates will double on Federal Stafford Student Loans from 3.4% to 6.8%.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:19:00 GMT

LeRoy man gets seven years for assault...
Veteran Batavia Town Board member resigns...
Three state troopers suspended in prositution scandal

Town Board Member Resigns

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:40:00 GMT

A Town of Batavia board member has resigned. John Gerace resigned from his position more than a week ago.

Date Set For Niagara Falls Tight Rope Walker

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:01:00 GMT

New York Officials have argreed to June 15th for daredevil Nik Wallenda to tight rope across Niagara Falls.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:16:00 GMT

Batavia Downs to begin $27-million project ...
Wallenda to walk Fall's wire June 15...
Call before you dig!

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Will Begin At Batavia Downs

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:33:00 GMT

A multi-million dollar expansion project will begin immediately for Batavia Downs Casino.

Call Before You Dig

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:18:00 GMT

As the warm weather starts to hit so do the construction projects. National Fuel is reminding contractors, excavators and even people getting ready to plant a tree of shrub to call 811 before they dig.

Could Publicly Financed Campaigns Be Allowed In The State?

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:34:00 GMT

A new law is under consideration in the State Assembly that would allow for publicly financed political campaigns in New York State.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:21:00 GMT

Medina police officer allegedly tips suspect to drug raid
Three Batavia residents treated following natural gas leak
The "Invisible Wounds of War" mental health issues facing vets

Forum Sheds Light On The "Invisible Wounds Of War"

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:51:00 GMT

There will be a forum at City Church at 7p.m.Tuesday. The presentation is entitled “Understanding the Invisible Wounds of War” and will discusses the seriousness of mental health issues our veterans are facing.

Batavia Spring Carnival Is Cancelled

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:57:00 GMT

This years Batavia Spring Carnival has been cancelled. It was originally scheduled to take place starting April, 25th through April, 30th in the parking lot adjacent Alva and Bank.

City/Town Proposal Revealed

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:00 GMT

The public is getting its first look at the document that would govern a combined city and town of Batavia.

Batavia Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud

Dan Fischer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:23:00 GMT

A Batavia woman collects more than $17,000 in benefits authorities say she was not entitled to

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:17:00 GMT

Draft City/Town of Batavia charter revealed...
City Police Chief Baker retires Friday...
New police chief to be named in two weeks

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Winter Storm closes some schools
Concern for snow laden tree branches
Two die in Town of Batavia crash