Regular HEAP Benefit Opens December 1 Published on December 01, 2025 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has announced that the 2025–2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Regular Benefit will open for applications on Monday, December 1, 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
STOP-DWI THANKSGIVING Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Cam Published on November 24, 2025 Genesee County law enforcement agencies, including the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and Batavia Police Department, are participating in a coordinated effort with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
EBT Scam Alert Published on November 21, 2025 Genesee County has been notified of recent instances of EBT skimming in Western New York, including a device found at the Batavia Walmart. If you have used your EBT card at any store in the area recently, please take a moment to protect your benefits. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
SNAP and HEAP Benefit Updates Published on November 10, 2025 Genesee County is continuing to monitor updates from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Stuff The Cruiser Set For November 22nd in Batavia Published on November 10, 2025 “Stuff the Cruiser” returns Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Batavia Towne Center and Walmart on Veterans Memorial Drive. Donate new toys, clothing, small gift cards, personal care items, hats, gloves, and non-perishable foods to help families. Tagged as: , Announcements
Genesee County Threat Assessment Committee (GENTAC) Published on November 06, 2025 The Genesee County Sheriff's Office would like the public to be aware of the Genesee County Threat Assessment Committee (GENTAC) - a collaborative initiative to help identify, assess, and prevent acts of targeted violence such as school shootings, workplace violence, or domestic terrorism. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Local Food Assistance Resources Published on October 29, 2025 The Genesee County Department of Social Services has put together the following local food assistance resources for residents in need of food support throughout Genesee County. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Federal Government Shutdown May Delay November SNAP Benefits Published on October 27, 2025 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has announced that November SNAP benefits may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Households will be notified by November 1, 2025. Local food assistance resources are available through pantries and pop-up distributions across Genesee County. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Early Voting Information and Deadlines Published on October 08, 2025 The Genesee County Board of Elections announces the Early Voting schedule and key deadlines for the upcoming General Election. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases