NUNDA — What started off as a hobby has become a full time turkey passion for Valerie Griffing and her husband Donald. Together they run Maple Springs Farm in the town of Nunda.

Officials in New York’s Coronavirus Task Force are preparing for at least a 20% increase in COVID-19 infections, daily hospitalizations and deaths by New Year’s, depending on how diligently New Yorkers comply with state virus restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.

BATAVIA — A total of 58 new COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties and a health alert was issued for a Batavia bar.

In recent days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has attacked local, elected sheriffs throughout the state, calling them “dictators” for not following his orders regarding COVID-19 restrictions.

In yet another stark cautionary tale, a man in jail on stalking and rape charges in Missouri has now been arrested in Western New York for blackmailing a minor into sending him explicit images.

GENESEO – From speciality soaps to jewelry there are shelves of unique products at the Not Dot Shop in Geneseo. The store recently celebrated it’s 10th year in business.

BATAVIA — A COVID-19 related death was reported Tuesday in Genesee County.

BATAVIA — Two retired firefighters with a combined 42 years of experience were honored Monday night for their decades of service to the city and their fellow firefighters.

BATAVIA — The county Legislature and local Republicans will look for a successor to Legislator Andrew Young of District 4, who resigned effective Wednesday, to serve as a town justice in Batavia.