Alexander Community Pulse

Alexander school districts now face hundreds of millions in new annual costs from sweetened pensions for post-2012 hires.

• Pension burden: These...

The theft of 17 Holstein calves valued at over $41,000 from an Oakfield farm reveals real risks for Genesee County's agricultural community.

• Two...

Alexander residents and Genesee County taxpayers face a potential increase as GCC President Lamb requests $2.9M toward the college's proposed $39M budget.

Statewide School Policy Updates

• Cell Phone Ban Survey: A survey of 585 NY teachers and principals found 80 percent reported positive results...

New York is seeing aligned efforts to reduce student screen time and phone use across schools.

• Teachers union pushes to eliminate devices in pre-K...

New state rules now require action when classrooms hit unsafe temperatures, directly affecting local schools this summer.

• At 82 degrees, schools...

No significant updates today.

Youth Sports

• Attica defeated Alexander 3-2 in high school softball as Hailey Mills threw a complete game allowing two runs on four hits.

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The Batavia Hamfest on 18 July 2026 at Alexander FD Rec Center provides a direct local opportunity for Alexander residents to engage with amateur...

The New York Assembly passed a bill increasing the state income tax credit for volunteer firefighters and EMS from $200 to $800 per person, while...

Alexander High School's softball team closed its regular season at 9-9 after a narrow 3-2 loss to Attica on Friday. Hailey Mills threw a complete game for the winners, striking out nine while allowing just two runs.

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