06/10/2026
CJ Country Local News for Wed, June 10
Two Livingston County residents were arrested following a traffic stop. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office says 34yo Cameron Velazquez of Mount Morris was pulled over on River Road in the Town of York for traffic violations, but fled before later stopping at a residence on Main Street. Deputies took both Velazquez and his passenger, 49yo Amber Torregrossa of York, into custody at the scene. Velazquez faces charges including unlawful fleeing, aggravated unlicensed operation, and drug paraphernalia-related offenses, while Torregrossa faces felony charges including tampering with physical evidence and drug-related crimes. Following arraignment, the pair was released as the charges do not qualify for bail under New York State law.
An Avon man is facing drunken driving charges after a crash with a utility task vehicle. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, 72yo Clifford Greer was found to be under the influence of alcohol after the incident in the Town of Avon. A blood test was said to have shown a BAC of .18%. Authorities also determined Greer was driving with a revoked New York State driver’s license due to a prior DWI offense. He was arrested and charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation, aggravated DWI, and related traffic violations. Following arraignment, Greer was remanded to jail without the possibility of bail due to prior felony convictions.
A York resident was arrested following allegations that he violated a court order of protection. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office says 50yo Brian Jarvis intentionally violated a complete stay-away order by entering property occupied by the protected individual in the Town of York. A records check shows Jarvis previously was convicted of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. He was charged again with the same. Jarvis was arraigned in Livingston County CAP Court and was remanded to jail due to having multiple prior felony convictions.
A Batavia man was arrested following allegations stemming from a physical altercation. According to Batavia Police, 22yo Ryan Maxwell also damaged property during the incident. He was charged with Criminal Mischief and Harassment. Maxwell was arraigned in Batavia City Court and was released with a scheduled court appearance.
Jury selection for the federal death penalty trial of Peyton Gendron is set to begin Monday, June 15th. It was during a court proceeding last month when US District Judge Lawrence Vilardo determined that enough qualified prospective jurors had been identified and moved forward to the next phase of jury selection. Beginning this month, members of the jury pool will report to court to complete additional questionnaires. Prospective jurors who advance beyond that stage would be questioned by attorneys starting in late August. Peyton Gendron is currently serving life without parole after pleading guilty to state murder and weapons charges in the racially motivated mass shooting at the Tops supermarket on Buffalo's East Side May 14th 2022, that killed 10 people. He is scheduled to stand trial in federal court in October.
A countywide mailer campaign is being used to promote the projected economic benefits of the proposed STREAM U.S. Data Centers project in Genesee County. GCEDC President Mark Masse says the postcards were sent to nearly 25,000 households to provide residents with information from the project's economic impact report and address what he calls misinformation about the development. The mailer states that the proposed $19.46 billion data center in the Town of Alabama would generate more than $7 million annually for local services and education, over $9 million in local sales tax revenue, 125 permanent jobs, and 6,000 construction-related jobs. The mailing cost approximately $16,700, which Masse says will be reimbursed by STREAM U.S. Data Centers. Feedback from residents has included both support and opposition to the project.
Governor Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for several days of dangerous heat expected to affect much of the state. Feels-like temperatures are forecast to reach the high 90s to low 100s across regions including the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier on Thursday and Friday. Scattered thunderstorms are also possible statewide on today and Thursday, with a risk of severe weather in some areas. While heat advisories have not yet been issued, officials say they may be announced later in the week if conditions worsen. State officials are encouraging residents to stay hydrated, plan ahead for outdoor activities, use cooling centers if needed, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
The much anticipated, Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 has made its way into Western New York. The historic train made its presence felt in Chautauqua County with a whistle-stop Tuesday afternoon as part of its historic "America 250" trip. Today, the locomotive is making an appearance in Buffalo. Tomorrow the Big Boy will be passing through the CJ Country area with a 15 minute whistle-stop in Silver Springs, From 11:45 am til noon, then cross the Letchworth State Park Genesee River Arch Bridge at around 12:20 pm, before moving on to the Hornell Erie Depot Museum with a stop from 2-2:30 pm. The full schedule for the Big Boy No. 4014 can be found at https://www.up.com.
The Village of Silver Springs will be one of the stops on Union Pacific’s historic coast-to-coast tour featuring Big Boy No. 4014. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, is scheduled to arrive at the North Main Street crossing in Silver Springs at 11:45 Thursday morning and depart at noon. To accommodate the large crowds expected for the event, officials with the Silver Springs Village DPW say several streets near the railroad tracks, including portions of Railroad Avenue, North Main Street, and Cottage Street, will be closed beginning after 7 am Thursday. The municipal parking lot across from the fire department will also be closed, while roads leading into and out of the village will remain open. Visitors are expected to park along village streets where possible, though parking is not permitted on Morton Salt property, and residents may choose whether to allow parking on their private property. Silver Springs village officials, the Sheriff’s Department, and local public works staff will be on hand to manage traffic and safety until the train departs and crowds disperse.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds continues returning over $2 million in lost money to residents every day. These unclaimed funds come from sources like old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused gift cards. A state law championed by DiNapoli allows checks of $250 or less to be mailed directly to eligible individuals, speeding up the return process. To check for and to claim lost money, use the online claiming system at osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds or call 1-800-221-9311 for assistance.
Wyoming County is looking for this year’s 2026 Fair Queen. If you are, or know a young lady who is currently in her junior year of high school and will be entering into her senior year in September, then now is the time to get your applications in. Go to wyomingcountyfair.org and click on ‘fair queen’ for more information and an application, or call Melissa at (716) 353-0140.
