Genesee County

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down during Monday evening's heavy rainstorms that passed through the region.

The helicopter had taken off from the Batavia airport shortly before the crash occurred during an annual Bell Helicopter factory training flight.

The Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, located in Basom in Genesee County, will conduct four prescribed grassland burns between April and August.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in some rural areas and local leaders are urging people to take steps to prevent further infections. However, some of the resources needed to monitor infections may be in short supply.

Families in Genesee and Orleans Counties are being urged to pursue vaccinations for their children ages 5 and older, while public leaders also recommend individuals continue to use caution as cooler weather brings people indoors and the holidays approach.

Albany-based fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power held groundbreaking ceremonies on a new hydrogen fuel production facility in the Genesee County town of Alabama Wednesday.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has announced over $13.7 million in federal funding to improve water infrastructure in New York's rural areas.

A Mercy Flight helicopter crashed at the Genesee County Airport Wednesday night, but there were no injuries reported.

Six Flags Darien Lake is teaming up with the Genesee County Health Department to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday. Vaccines will be given…

An Albany-based fuel cell company, Plug Power, is again expanding in this region. If that name sounds familiar, it is because the company recently…