Every county in the state including Genesee has jumped on board to appeal a part of the governor’s budget that will take away funds meant to be shared with each county for Medicaid and healthcare costs. Genesee County is looking at losing some $188,000 this year alone if the state budget is passed as is. The county Legislature voted a week ago to send a letter opposing the
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Even though city and county offices closed Friday, all essential offices, including City of Batavia police, fire, public works, management and non-union personnel, will continue to operate through the duration of the storm, City Manager Rachael Tabelski says. Tabelski and Genesee County Manager Matt Landers made a decision Thursday to close their respective offices and
City and Town of Batavia and Genesee County officials have joined forces to oppose a request for water that could potentially affect the flow for area residents. The three municipalities called upon environmental analyst Guillermo Saar of the state Department of Conservation to consider the burden a request to draw 715,600 gallons a day would put on Batavia and Genesee