Rochelle “Shelley” Stein, longtime Chair of the Genesee County Legislature and representative of District 5 in Le Roy, announced today she will not seek re-election on the Responsible Government Line, ...

Heads up for drivers and visitors in Batavia—Genesee County is alerting the public that ongoing roadwork on Bank Street may affect travel and parking near the Office for the Aging. The City-led Bank ...

Attention residents, business owners, and commuters — a heads-up about new traffic changes in Batavia. As part of the ongoing Bank Street Streetscape Improvement Project, parking will be prohibited on ...

Batavia Fire Department to Flush Hydrants June 16–18; Water Discoloration Possible. The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants this week—Monday through Wednesday, June 16th to ...

In Albany, Assemblyman Steve Hawley is throwing his support behind a new bipartisan effort to fight the fentanyl crisis in New York schools. Hawley joined lawmakers at the Capitol this week to back ...

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred late Wednesday morning in the Town of Elba. Deputies responded to Arnold Road around 11:18 ...

The newest addition to the station airwaves “After Further Review” is a fantastic addition to the WBTA lineup! With its blend of professional and local sports coverage, including the beloved Buffalo ...

Batavia Downs Announces Improvement to Track. Batavia Downs is getting a major facelift ahead of its upcoming harness racing season. Last afternoon, President and CEO Byron Brown announced nearly $300 ...

Regional Transit Service Genesee is launching a new express bus service in Batavia starting June 16th, making it easier for residents to access local medical care. The service, developed in ...

Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, a 36-year-old Bergen man has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing machineguns, following a major investigation by multiple law enforcement ...

For the second time, voters in the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District have rejected a $25.5 million budget proposal. Tuesday’s revote failed 286 to 335 — a wider turnout, but the same result as ...

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