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Hancock responds to questions about her endorsement of COR Development subsidies

By Howard B. Owens

When we e-mailed a series of questions to Steve Hyde seeking more details on the process by which tax subsidies were approved for COR Development to redevelop a portion of Batavia Towne Center, we also e-mailed five questions to Mary Pat Hancock, chairwoman of the Genesee County Legislature.

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GCEDC announces approval on four projects with a promise of 22 new jobs

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) approved four projects at its June board meeting. They total approximately $2 million in investments as well as the retention of 91 jobs and the creation of 22 new jobs.

“All of the projects being considered by the board are investments

Bates triumphs at 16th Triple O Mechanical at Rose Garden Bowl; several Genesee County bowlers cash

By Mike Pettinella
Triple O Mechanical
Tom Sardou, center, proprietor of Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen, congratulates Doug Bates, left, champion, and Justin Wyman, runner-up, following the 16th Triple O Mechanical Singles Handicap Tournament on Sunday. Photo by Mike Pettinella.

In its 16th year, the Triple O Mechanical Singles Handicap Tournament at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen continues to be a hit with bowlers throughout Western New York.

The latest edition of the popular mid-November event unfolded on Sunday with 70 participants – just two shy of the

Libertarians say their message resonates locally, ready to compete in City Council race

By Howard B. Owens

"Liberty is local" was a recurring theme of speakers today at the inaugural convention of the Genesee County Libertarian Party.

Some 60 people gathered Homestead Event Center in the Batavia City Centre to ratify the party's charter and nominate the party's first two candidates for office.

Jim Rosenbeck and Lisa

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