Genesee County to Host National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Published on April 01, 2026 Genesee County will host its annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week event on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 238 Vine Street in Batavia. The event is open to the community and free to attend, with registration required. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
Flooding & Road Closure Advisory – Genesee County Published on April 01, 2026 Genesee County is currently experiencing areas of flooding, resulting in road closures across the county. Local highway crews are actively monitoring conditions, identifying impacted areas, and closing roads as needed to ensure public safety. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Road Closure Notice: Silver Road (Town of Bethany) Published on March 27, 2026 A portion of Silver Road in Bethany will close March 30 for a bridge replacement project. Work is expected to continue through July. No formal detour will be posted, but Mill Road will remain open as an alternate route. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Portion of Dry Bridge Rd to Close for Culvert Replacement Published on March 20, 2026 A portion of Dry Bridge Road in Alexander will close March 30 for a culvert replacement project, with construction expected through June and a signed detour in place. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Genesee County Youth Conference Held at GCC Published on March 17, 2026 The Genesee County Youth Conference is an annual event that brings together local seventh and eighth-grade students for workshops, speakers, and activities focused on kindness, empathy, inclusion, and positive youth development. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
OFA Programs Returning to 2 Bank Street on March 16 Published on March 13, 2026 The Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) will resume senior center activities and community programming at its Batavia location, 2 Bank Street, beginning Monday, March 16. Programs had temporarily relocated due to a water outage at the facility. While activities are returning, the OFA side parking lot will remain closed as repairs continue. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Genesee County Joins Statewide STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day Campaign Published on March 13, 2026 The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and Batavia Police Department are participating in New York State’s STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign from March 12–18, 2026. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, when celebrations often lead to increased risks on the road. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Office for the Aging Update: Returning to 2 Bank Street Published on February 26, 2026 Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) office operations will return to 2 Bank Street in Batavia starting Monday, March 2, 2026. Senior center programs and recreation activities will continue at their current temporary locations until further notice. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Genesee County Farmland Protection Workshop Published on February 19, 2026 Genesee County farmers and farmland owners are invited to learn about the New York State Farmland Protection Implementation Grant (FPIG) program and the local pre-application process at an upcoming workshop hosted by the Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, in partnership with Genesee Valley Conservancy, Western New York Land Conservancy, and Genesee Land Trust. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities