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LATEST: The GLOW Region came up on the positive side of the COVID-19 ledger Friday recording 7 recoveries vs. 4 new cases including 3 from Batavia & Pembroke and single one from Livingston County.
BATAVIA — Recoveries again outnumbered new COVID-19 cases Friday across the GLOW region.
Barn fire at 3753 Lockport Rd. in Oakfield on Friday afternoon.
VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
BACK TO SCHOOL: The Daily News would like to hear from parents and teachers via Facebook Instant Message how Gov. Cuomo’s announcement that schools may reopen will affect you and your family. Will you be choosing an in-person learning model or remote learning? For teachers, how are you preparing for a return to the classroom? How might you be adjusting to mitigate potential risks to family members? We are willing to keep the correspondence anonymous, but we would like to share local peoples’ stories with the community.
BREAKING: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says all schools statewide can reopen.
ALBANY — All school state wide can reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday morning.
METCALF COLUMN: Why HS kids can't get together with certified coaches this summer is absolutely ridiculous.
Call me crazy but who else finds it quite riveting that youth sports have played the past month yet high school athletes have been told they can’t...
ON TOP OF HIS GAME: Nobody calls the races better than Joe Zambito.
BATAVIA — On Wednesday night, the third night of the 2020 Batavia Downs racing season, Joe Zambito was perched in his crow’s nest high above the racetrack, doing what he
Another weekend, another first place finish for the EDGE 14 and under softball team. Except this one didn’t come easy.
PENFIELD — Another weekend, another first place finish for the EDGE 14 and under softball team. Except this one didn’t come easy.
A homeowner found Shannon Kern, 51, of Akron parked about 1,300 feet off the road on a private property at 3939 Route 98, Wyoming County sheriff's deputies said. She was charged with DWI and aggravated DWI.
SHELDON — An Erie County woman is facing several charges after she was found passed out behind the wheel, Wyoming County sheriff’s deputies said.
Former City Manager Martin D. Moore has been identified among 13 candidates pursuing the city manager position in Belen, N.M. He resigned from his City of Batavia position in June.
Martin D. Moore, who resigned in June from his position as Batavia’s city manager, has been identified as one of 13 applicants seeking to be the next city manager in
Bills fans rejoiced on Thursday afternoon when it was announced that Bills’ All-Pro defensive back Tre’Davious White would not opt-out for the upcoming season.
ORCHARD PARK — Bills fans rejoiced on Thursday afternoon when it was announced that Bills’ All-Pro defensive back Tre’Davious White would not opt-out for the upcoming season.
LATEST: No new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Genesee and Orleans counties and no current hospitalizations either in the 2 counties. Wyoming and Livingston counties added 3 new positives.
BATAVIA — Genesee and Orleans counties marked a milestone Thursday as they reported no new COVID-19 cases, with no people hospitalized for the disease.
Snowball has been returned to his Batavia owner. City of Batavia Police are investigating whether the dog was stolen.
BATAVIA — Batavia police say a dog, reported stolen by its Thorpe Street owner, has been returned safely.
As he prepares to enter his first season with the Bills, Pro-Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he’s ready for a fresh start.
ORCHARD PARK — As he prepares to enter his first season with the Bills, Pro-Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he’s ready for a fresh start.
State Attorney General Letitia James has announced a lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association, alleging its leadership engaged in massive fraud against its donors, including self-dealing, extravagant vacations and rampant violations of non-profit rules. The NRA says the lawsuit was politically motivated and that it won't be intimidated.
New York is seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association as the state attorney general accused the gun rights group and four senior officials of engaging in a massive fraud
SPOTLIGHT: Former Warsaw wrestling coach and social studies teacher Rob Hirsch continues to shine, this time for the Franklinville School District.
FRANKLINVILLE — During his 15 years as the highly successful Warsaw wrestling coach, Rob Hirsch had a strong reputation for ‘coaching his kids up.’
City's overnight parking ban returns in less than a month.
BATAVIA — Police announced today that starting Sept. 1, officers will begin ticketing vehicles parked overnight on city streets as required by the City of Batavia Municipal Code.
FYI: Just a reminder, U.S. Census Bureau workers will begin visiting residences today in the GLOW region and statewide which haven't responded to the census.
BATAVIA — Census takers will start visiting residences statewide starting Thursday.
Improvements at two cell towers near Castile are designed to improve service for both area residents and first responders.
CASTILE — Upgrades on two cellular communications towers in Wyoming and Livingston counties have helped improve service for nearby residents and first responders.
Kashbi C. Sanders, 28, allegedly sold a lethal heroin/fentanyl mixture last year to people from Orleans County. He's also accused of a wild attempted robbery last December at a Rochester restaurant in which shots were fired.
ALBION — A Rochester man has been charged after a lengthy investigation into a fatal overdose last autumn in Orleans County.
David P. Grossman Sr. of Batavia was charged with harassment after an altercation with two males on Monday night on Maple Streeet, city police said. He then allegedly broke into a house and threatened a person early Tuesday morning on Highland Park.
BATAVIA — A city man was jailed without bail Tuesday after he allegedly broke into a house and damaged a patrol vehicle.
SCANNER CHATTER: Batavia Fire has been requested to Lucky Ducky Day Care on Pearl Street in Batavia for a report of smoke in the wooded area behind the day care.
On a video conference with the Buffalo media on Wednesday, All-Pro defensive back Tre’Davious White informed the masses that he has yet to make a decision on whether or not he will play this year.
ORCHARD PARK — While two Buffalo Bills, DT Star Lotulelei and DB E.J. Gaines have announced that they will officially be opting-out of the 2020 season, one of the team’s
County Sheriff's Office investigators are looking into today's tragic death in Barre.
BARRE — Emergency crews tried administered CPR for over an hour, but were unable to resuscitate a 16-month-old child who fell into a pool this morning and was drowning, the
HOLDING THEIR OWN: Batavia Downs Director and GM Todd Haight talks about the first week of racing without the fans in the stands. Haight says he misses all the fans but betting was up about 10 percent year over year after the first week.
HOLDING THEIR OWN: Batavia Downs Director and GM Todd Haight talks about the first week of racing without the fans in the stands. Haight says he misses all the fans but betting was up about 10 percent year over year.
LATEST: An employee at Orleans Community Health in Medina has tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, 4 new confirmed cases were reported in the last 24 hours from Batavia, Murray and two from Livingston County.
MEDINA — A hospital employee tested positive for COVID-19 late last week, Orleans Community Health officials said Wednesday.
Daryl Sumeriski, 52, was residing in a halfway house when other residents became concerned about images they saw on his cellphone. They contacted authorities.
ROCHESTER — A Batavia man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for possessing child pornography which included the violent abuse of infants and toddlers.
Pennsylvania was not subject to a travel advisory as of Tuesday. But Western New York lawmakers have sent a letter to Cuomo warning that the inclusion of neighboring state workers in the required travel advisory quarantine would be devastating to local economies across the Southern Tier region
A group of Republican state lawmakers, including Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, R-Caledonia, and state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to provide an exemption for workers who
What's the buzz at United Memorial Medical Center? Rooftop beehives have been set up at the hospital in Batavia. Besides supporting the local environment, the resulting honey will be bottled and available to employees, patients and visitors for purchase once harvest time arrives.
United Memorial Medical Center is abuzz with new ways of keeping people healthy.
Woodward Memorial Library in Le Roy has set up a a walk-through storytime outside its location on Wolcott Street. The signs will be changed weekly on Fridays.
LE ROY — Walking up to the Woodward Memorial Library, lawns signs decorate the path.
Now that we are getting back to our “new normal” come visit these local businesses that are ready to serve you!
Supercuts
Wescott Motors
Hardcor Audio
Main St. Pizza Company
Paws Perrydise
Batavia Foot Care Center
Ankle and Foot Centers of Western New York
WINDY BREW
A settlement filed Thursday and authorized Monday by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo calls for ICE to provide COVID-19 accommodations to vulnerable detainees at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, in accordance with federal CDC protocols.
IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS: Agreement affirms steps taken to protect staff, detainees from COVID-19
Besides 201 felony and misdemeanor charges filed against him for allegedly stealing from his funeral home clients, Michael S. Tomaszewski has racked up more than $1 million in debts and is facing lawsuits in New York regarding his failure to pay creditors.
Even before Michel S. Tomaszewski was arrested and charged with stealing more than $500,000 from clients at his funeral home, his finances had been spiraling out of control.
SCANNER CHATTER: Batavia police are responding to the area near 20 North Spruce Street in Batavia for a large disturbance. One subject is reportedly wielding a baseball bat.
WX ALERT: A Special Weather Statement has been issued for portions of Orleans and Livingston counties as well as Genesee County by the US National Weather Service Buffalo NY for strong thunderstorms:
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL ERIE...NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON...SOUTHEASTERN ORLEANS...MONROE AND GENESEE COUNTIES...
AT 944 PM EDT, RADAR INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED
ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR HOLLEY TO BATAVIA TO MARILLA.
MOVEMENT WAS EAST AT 35 MPH.
WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THESE STORMS.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ROCHESTER, GREECE, IRONDEQUOIT, CHILI, BATAVIA, BROCKPORT, EAST
ROCHESTER, HILTON, WEBSTER, BRIGHTON, GATES-NORTH GATES, DARIEN LAKES
STATE
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
INTERSTATE 390 BETWEEN EXITS 10 AND 12.
INTERSTATE 90 BETWEEN EXITS 48A AND 46.
IF OUTDOORS, CONSIDER SEEKING SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING.
McDermott and the Bills seem determined to maintain the high standard in which they’ve set for themselves both on the field and off, but this season is sure to be a learning process for everybody.
ORCHARD PARK — For many head coaches, when dealing with difficult situations throughout a season, common practice is to fall back on experience.
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Barn fire at 3753 Lockport Rd. in Oakfield on Friday afternoon. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
Mercy Medic and Batavia Fire are at the scene of a vehicle vs pedestrian crash at the intersection of East Avenue and Clinton Street in Batavia. Unknown injuries. A subject is being tended to by medical personnel. ALEX BRASKY/BATAVIA DAILY NEWS
Casella Waste Systems teamed up with Over the Border Food Truck over the weekend in order to provide free meals to those working the front lines at United Memorial Medical Center. Hear from Casella general manager Jeff Pero and Over the Border owner Evan Bender on a service their companies are proud to provide.
Casella Waste Systems teamed up with Over the Border Food Truck over the weekend in order to provide free meals to those working the front lines at United Memorial Hospital. Hear from Casella general manager Jeff Pero and Over the Border owner Evan Bender on a service they're companies are proud to provide.
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (05/15/2020) | On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union: -Byron-Bergen senior Bryce Yockel, who finishes his career as the leading rusher in Cal-Mum/Byron-Bergen football history. -Another 'Moment in HS Sports History', as we take a look back at Le Roy's 1995 state football championship.
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (05/15/2020) | On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union: -Byron-Bergen senior Bryce Yockel, who finishes his career as the leading rusher in Cal-Mum/Byron-Bergen football history. -Another 'Moment in HS Sports History', as we take a look back at Le Roy's 1995 state football championship with a few members from the team.
The Silver Lake Drive In movies in Perry is now open for business on Friday May 15, 2020. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
Genesee County Speedway promoter Jim Johnson is frustrated over the lack of direction he's been given and is close to pulling the plug on the 2020 season. INTERVIEW BY: CHRIS METCALF/DAILY NEWS VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
Be sure to tune in later tonight for the latest episode of Inside HS Sports, featuring my interview with Byron-Bergen senior Bryce Yockel. Bryce will miss his senior year of track, but will be going on to further his athletic career at Baldwin Wallace University where he will play football.
Lights were on at Van Detta Stadium tonight to honor Batavia High School’s Class of 2020.
Structure fire on Oak Orchard Rd. in Elba Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported, structure was a total loss. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
SENIOR PROFILE: Attica's Claudia Hardie and Emily Tait recently sat down with Daily News' reporter Nate Rider to discuss the cancellation of the spring season as well as their future plans.
MOMENTS IN HS SPORTS HISTORY: We recently caught up with longtime Notre Dame head coach Mike Rapone, who looked back on record-setting win No. 546.
Appreciation Parade for UMMC Staff on Wednesday May 13, 2020 VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
MOMENTS IN HS SPORTS HISTORY: We recently caught up with longtime Notre Dame head coach Mike Rapone, who looked back on record-setting win No. 546.
The Batavia Teachers Assoc. has 300 meals from the D&R Depot delivered to UMMC on Tuesday morning. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (05/08/2020) | On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union: -Another 'Senior Profile', this time a two-for-one, with Attica's Claudia Hardie and Emily Tait. -We take a look back on another 'Great Moment in High School Sports History': ND coach Mike Rapone's record-setting win in 2010.
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (05/08/2020) | On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union: -Another 'Senior Profile', this time a two-for-one, with Attica's Claudia Hardie and Emily Tait. -We take a look back on another 'Great Moment in High School Sports History': ND coach Mike Rapone's record-setting win in 2010.
SNEAK PEEK! Tonight on Inside High School Sports, another installment of our 'Senior Profile' segment featuring Attica's Claudia Hardie and Emily Tait. A two-for-one! Be sure to tune in around 9:30 p.m.
SNEAK PEEK! Tonight on Inside High School Sports, another installment of our 'Senior Profile' segment featuring Attica's Claudia Hardie and Emily Tait. A two-for-one! Be sure to tune in around 9:30 p.m.
Nurses at UMMC decorated the sidewalks at the hospital Wednesday afternoon for some fun during Nurses Week. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union, our series of 'Senior Profile' segments continues with Byron-Bergen's Miriam Tardy, who is a three-sport athlete that was going into her 14th varsity season this spring.
On this week's episode of Inside HS Sports, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union, Alexander head coach Tim Sawyer takes a look back on another edition of 'Great Moments in High School Sports History', as he recalls the emotions that went with winning the Trojans' football program's first sectional title, in 2016.
On this week's episode of Inside HS Sports, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union, Alexander head coach Tim Sawyer takes a look back on another edition of 'Great Moments in High School Sports History', as he recalls the emotions that went with winning the Trojans' football program's first sectional title, in 2016.
A house fire was reported at 5563 Broadway Rd. Monday afternoon. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported. VIDEO by: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union, our series of 'Senior Profile' segments continues with Byron-Bergen's Miriam Tardy, who is a three-sport athlete that was going into her 14th varsity season this spring.
Firends, family and co-workers give support to Sterling Stroman on Saturday evening with drive-by. VIDEO BY: MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS (05/01/2020) | On this week's episode, which is brought to you by Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union: -Our series of 'Senior Profile' segments continues with Byron-Bergen's Miriam Tardy, who is a three-sport athlete that was going into her 14th varsity season this spring. -Alexander head coach Tim Sawyer takes a look back on another edition of 'Great Moments in High School Sports History', as he recalls the emotions that went with winning the Trojans' football program's first sectional title, in 2016.
On Friday night, the Le Roy Central School District turned the lights on at Hartwood Park as a symbol of strength and a tribute to the student body, especially the Class of 2020, who learned earlier that day that they would not be returning to school this academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Video courtesy of Le Roy Junior-Senior High School Principal Tim McArdle.
