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Animal auction brings 4-H efforts through 'circle of life'
Thursday was a bittersweet day for 4-H members at the Genesee County Fair because it featured the market animal auction—a successful fundraiser and culmination of so much hard work but also perhaps some unforgiving emotional investment.There’s Chase Zuber of Byron, who raised Big Papi, named after his favorite
Town Clerk’s Theft Scandal: $3,000 in Taxpayer Funds Allegedly Misappropriated
(WNY News Now) – Alexander, NY – The Town Clerk of Alexander, has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 of taxpayer funds and falsifying town records to conceal her actions. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New...
Rochester man facing several charges after high-speed chase in Genesee County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said around 4:30pm Thursday, they attempted to pull over 28-year-old Edward D. Grant, III, in the Town of Stafford, when he took off. The pursuit went through Batavia and […]
Photos: The 100-Lap Enduro at the Genesee County Fair
The 100-Lap Enduro was held at the Genesee County Speedway on Wednesday at the Genesee County Fair.The race pits drivers and their near-scrap-yard vehicles against each other and their ability to just make it through all 100 laps without breaking down.We don't have information on who won
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
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