Peracciny’s Hat Trick, Wagner’s OT Goal Spark RBM Knights to exciting victory

Contributed Story Posted 1 February 2026 at 5:37 pm

The Roy-Hart/Barker/Medina Knights Club Hockey team played host to Hamburg (8-1-2) today and won a thrilling Overtime victory by a 5-4 score.

John Peracciny (R-H) opened the scoring from Cameron Bryer (Wilson), but Hamburg scored twice in the first to take a lead into the second period.

Early in that stanza, Blake Palumbo (Newfane) tied the game with assists from Max Pilon (Medina) and Aiden Cronkhite (Newfane).

Late in the period, Peracciny scored his second from Clayton Wagner (Medina) and Sean Mettler (RH).

In the third period, Hamburg tied the game very early, but Peracciny once again provided RBM with the lead from Wagner and Bryer.

With just 3 seconds left in the game, Hamburg scored sending it into overtime.

It should be noted that during the third period, the RBM defense held off a two player deficit.

In the overtime, it took Wagner just 7 seconds to deliver the winner unassisted.

RBM’s final two games of the season are away, this coming Friday against Lancaster at 7 p.m. and Monday, February 9th at Olean also at 7 p.m.

New owners will reopen former Narby’s, a Point Breeze mainstay, in spring

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 1 February 2026 at 2:48 pm

Photos by Ginny Kropf: Narby’s Superette and Tackle will open in the spring under new owners. Jonathan Ross, center, and his partner Tara Webb have purchased the business. They stand here in front of the store at The Bridges with Ross’ son Ryland.

THE BRIDGES – One of the oldest businesses in Orleans County is about to enter its next phase with new owners.

Narby’s Superette & Tackle, located on Route 98 at The Bridges, has been purchased by Jonathan Ross and his partner Tara Webb. They also own Route 18 Tackle near Hamlin and Ross has owned a fishing charter boat at Point Breeze for nearly 20 years.

Ross said he had been eyeing the Superette for several years, and finally made the decision to purchase it following death of Sharon Narburgh last June. Sharon and her husband Bill purchased the store in the mid 1960s. After Bill died in 1992, Sharon continued to run the store and the tackle shop until shortly before her passing.

Ross said with owning a tackle shop a few miles away, he was concerned who his competition might be.

“When the price was right, we made our move to buy it,” Ross said.

Ross has a 15-year-old son Ryland, who he hopes some day will take an interest in the business.

“I plan to teach him the ropes as he grows,” Ross said.

Jonathan Ross, his son Ryland and partner Tara Webb stand outside the tackle shop at Narby’s Superette, which Ross and Webb have recently purchased. Ross and Webb are also partners in Route 18 Tackle near Hamlin.

Ross and Webb have big plans for grocery store and tackle shop. Ross is known for his development of the highly acclaimed Hawk’s custom salmon tackle.

“Last September one of our customers won the LOC Derby with it,” Ross said.

Ross also purchased the Narby’s name, but he is not yet sure how he will incorporate it into naming the new business.

“We plan to get the grocery store stocked back up, along with fuel, and build the tackle shop bigger than it ever was,” Ross said.

The upstairs apartment, where the Narburghs lived, will become an Airbnb for fishermen, Ross said.

Information online from the Orleans County Historian states the first business to open on Narby’s site was a post office in 1877. It became G.D. Fowler’s General Merchandise in 1888. It was also a post office until 1915, with the exception of four years in 1894-97. Several other owners followed prior to the Narburgh’s purchase.

And now the store is about to embark on another new chapter.

“We are planning a grand opening in the spring,” Ross said. “We know we’re going to have longer hours during the busy season. This whole year is going to be a learning year,” Ross said.

Albion and Medina have winners at the annual N-O All-League boys swim meet

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 February 2026 at 10:13 am

Contributed Photo – Albion’s quartet of, from left, Justin Kania, Nate Wehling, Liam Leader and Logan Kast won the 200 Freestyle Relay at the annual Niagara-Orleans All League swim meet at Akron this past week with a time of 1:42.06. Kania was also an individual event double winner as he took the 200 Free in a time of 2:01.05 and the 100 Free in :54.80.

Contributed Photo – Medina had a pair of individual event winners at the N-O All-League meet as Bryson Ford, left, took the 50 Free in a time of :24.01 and Bradley Goyette took the 500 Free in 5:55.75. The girls All-League meet will be Tuesday at Newfane at 5 p.m.

Mustangs will host league leading Lakemen in key N-O contest Tuesday

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 February 2026 at 10:04 am

For Medina the biggest boys basketball game of the season to date will be on Tuesday as the Mustangs host Niagara-Orleans League leading Wilson at 6:30 p.m.

Wilson is 9-0 in N-O action and holds a two game lead over Medina and Akron, both at 6-2.

A Wilson win will clinch at least a tie for the N-O title for the Lakemen. A Medina win will slice the Wilson lead to just one game and keep the Mustangs and Akron both in the title chase.

Medina’s week will also include a key contest at rival Albion on Friday. The Mustangs will then close out the season by hosting Akron on Tuesday February 10 and visiting Newfane on Friday February 13.

Weekly Schedule
Monday
Boys Basketball – Pembroke at Lyndonville, Notre Dame at Holley, Attica at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball – Lyndonville at Global Concepts, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling – Holley-Kendall at Lyndonville, 5:30 p.m. (Elementary gym)

Tuesday
Boys Basketball – Wilson at Medina, Albion at Roy-Hart, Akron at Barker, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball – Medina at Wilson, 5 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Albion, Barker at Akron, 6:30 p.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Lyndonville, Attica at Holley, Alexander at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Swimming – N-O Girls All-League meet, 5 p.m. at Newfane

Wednesday
Boys Basketball – Barker at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Lyndonville, Attica at Holley, Alexander at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Wrestling – Medina at Lew-Port, 6 p.m.

Thursday
Girls Basketball – Albion at Medina, 6 p.m.; Akron at Roy-Hart, Newfane at Barker, 6:30 p.m.; Elba at Lyndonville, Holley at Byron-Bergen, Kendall at Attica, 7 p.m.

Friday
Boys Basketball – Medina at Albion, Roy-Hart at Akron, Barker at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; Elba at Lyndonville, Holley at Byron-Bergen, Kendall at Attica, 7 p.m.
Swimming – N-O vs. G-R meet, 6 p.m. at Gates Chili

Saturday
Boys Basketball – Roy-Hart vs. Starpoint at SUNY Niagara, 11:30 a.m.
Girls Basketball – Medina at Barker, 12 p.m.; Wilson at Akron, 12:30 p.m.

N-O Basketball Standings
Boys – Wilson 9-0, Akron 6-2, Medina 6-2, Albion 4-5, Newfane 3-6, Barker 1-7, Roy-Hart 0-7
Girls – Wilson 8-0, Akron 6-1, Albion 6-3, Roy-Hart 4-4, Medina 3-4, Newfane 1-8, Barker 0-8

Albion urged to seek consultant to help update comprehensive plan

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2026 at 10:01 am

Village also may pursue new street sweeper for DPW

ALBION – A member of the Village of Albion Planning Board said it’s long overdue for the village to update a comprehensive plan for zoning, land use, development and other long-term priorities.

Jeff Holler, a member of the Planning Board, said that board and a Comprehensive Plan committee have been working on a revised plan, but the village needs a planning professional to move the project forward.

Holler said there are grant opportunities through the state Department of State that would pay for a planning firm to assist the village with the updated plan.

He has been pressing the Village Board at recent board meetings about applying for state grants for the comprehensive plan. That updated document would help guide development in the village with businesses, housing and other projects, Holler said.

Village trustees Tim McMurray and Joyce Riley said the board will out to its grant writer, G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing, about pursuing a grant for the comprehensive plan.

During the board meeting on Wednesday, DPW Superintendent Jay Pahura said the village should be looking to replace a 30-year-old street sweeper, which is expected to cost $350,000 to $400,000.

Pahura was able to save $149,000 from last year’s CHIPS allotment from the state and expects to set aside a similar amount this year. That would give the village about $300,000 towards the new street sweeper, which he said can also be used for leaf pickup especially in high-traffic areas such as Route 31 and Main Street.

Village Clerk Tracy Van Skiver said there also are state grants to that could go towards the purchase. She will check those programs that have funded street sweepers for other communities.

The board also agreed to a policy update where employees in the village office will be paid if the office is closed due to weather or another emergency. This applies to employees scheduled to work on the affected day, and not people who may be on vacation or off.

Joyce Riley backed by Democrats for Albion mayor

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 February 2026 at 9:25 am

Photo by Tom Rivers: Joyce Riley was the Democratic Party line for mayor of Albion in the March 18 election. She also plans to run under an independent line, “Vote for Albion.” She is shown speaking at the Albion Republican Party caucus on Jan. 24.

ALBION – Registered Democrats in the Village of Albion have backed Joyce Riley for mayor in the upcoming March 18 election.

She will face off against Tim McMurray, who has the Republican line. There is still time for candidates to run under an independent line. They have until Feb. 10 to submit petitions signed by at least 100 registered voters in Albion.

Riley also intends to run as an independent under the “Vote for Albion” line.

Riley and McMurray both have been trustees on the Village Board for nearly four years. Riley ran for mayor in 2018 and lost a close race to Eileen Banker, 250 votes to 211. Kevin Doherty also received 153 in that election for mayor.

Riley was elected trustee in March 2022. She said Albion is on better financial footing, after working to establish reserves and build back its unfunded balances. That should help the village pay for equipment purchases in the future and guard against big tax increases.

“We’re on the cusp of turning things around,” Riley said.

Riley worked as a registered nurse and later supervised an ambulatory surgical unit in Washington, D.C., overseeing 200 employees. When she retired, she moved back to Albion in 2015.

Riley, 77, said she brings a lot of energy to the Village Board, and a willingness to do the research and planning to make decisions that are best for the community.

She is also hopeful for the village because so many people are engaged as volunteers.

“There are more people getting involved,” she said. “We have more collaborations.”

Riley is the lone candidate who will appear under the Democratic line. Republicans, in addition to backing McMurray for mayor, also supported Jami Allport and Kevin Sheehan for village trustee.

Brockport wrestlers win Albion Duals

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 January 2026 at 5:22 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Corbin Piccirilli works to score a technical fall win over Roy-Hart/Barker’s Remington Marohn during today’s Purple Eagle Duals Tournament.

Brockport captured top honors at Albion’s inaugural Purple Eagle Duals Wrestling Tournament today.

Brockport went 6-0 on the day defeating Roy-Hart/Barker 59-11, Gowanda 51-18, Wellsville 65-16, Orchard Park 52-24, Albion 50-24 and Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton 60-12.

Albion finished in a three way tie for second place with Orchard Park and Gowanda at 4-2.

The Purple Eagles defeated Wellsville 50-30, Gowanda 47-32, Roy-Hart/Barker 41-39 and Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton 60-18 but lost to Orchard Park 51-20 and Brockport 50-24.

Albion’s Elizabeth Colmenero in action against Gowanda’s Dane McNaughton.

Roy-Hart/Barker went 2-4 on the day defeating Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton 64-18 and Wellsville 48-34

Jackson Snook (285) went 6-0 on the day for Albion as Jaxson Lynch (150), Stryker Sanders (118) and Justin Mengs (110) all went 5-1. Drake Schomske (126). Alakai Colmenero (138) and Corbin Piccirilli (132) all went 3-3.

Roy-Hart/Barker had Luke Fay (144) go 5-1, Max Hickman (150) and Liam Silsby (215) 4-1, Oliver Klug (165) 3-2 and Max Liuzzi (103) 3-3.

Luke Fay of Roy-Hart/Barker works toward a win over Camdyn Struble of Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton.

Roy-Hart/Barker’s Max Hickman nears scoring a pin over Gavin Cross from Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton.

Rochester downs RBM Club hockey team

Contributed Story Posted 31 January 2026 at 3:51 pm

The Roy-Hart/Barker/Medina Knights Club Hockey team hosted the powerful Rochester club Friday and suffered a 7-4 defeat.

The visitors, entering the game with a 9-1-1 record, were in for a great contest.

The Knights took the lead very early in the game on a goal by Max Pilon (Medina) from Ryan Felicetti (Wilson). Within three minutes, Rochester answered with a hat trick from their top scorer, but Clayton Wagner (Medina) answered for RBM assisted by Sean Mettler (RH).

The 3-2 deficit remained through the remainder of the first and all of the second period.

In the third, the visitors scored, but the Knights eventually tied the game on goals by Mettler and Pilon with assists going to David Ward (RH), Wagner and Felicetti.

With seven minutes left in the game, Rochester got the game-winner from their top scorer and went on to score two insurance goals.

Rochester outshot RBM by a margin of 53-26.

Sunday morning, RBM will play their third game in six days, and their final home game against Hamburg at 11:35 a.m.

Lady Tigers post win over Lady Hawks; Mustangs down Lady Flyers

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 January 2026 at 3:42 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Isabella Groves drives to the basket between Holley defenders Brynn Thomas (2) , Alexis Lujan (21) and Mia Thom (11). The action took place during the Lady Tigers win over the host Lady Hawks this afternoon.

Eight players contributed to the point production as Lyndonville downed host Holley 41-12 in a Genesee Region League girls basketball game this afternoon.

Isabella Groves scored 12 and Alexa Robinson 9 to lead the way for Lyndonville as Lilly Raduns added 5, Braelynn Dillenbeck and Leah Kenyon 4 each, Leah Costello 3, Emily Dill and Annalee Clark 2 each.

Brynn Thomas scored 5, Ali VanAmeron, Kyla Burne and Alexis Lujan 2 each and Mia Thom 1 for Holley which didn’t score a field goal until six minutes into the third quarter.

The Lady Tigers led 11-1 after the first quarter, 22-1 at the half and 27-6 at the end of the third quarter.

Medina 48, Maryvale 32
Building up a 26-9 half-time advantage, Medina went on to defeat host Maryvale 48-32 in a non league contest.

Samantha Heschke scored 15 and Caliyah St. Louis 14 to set the pace for Medina. Alexa Demmer added 8, Roswyn Oakes 7 and Tatianna Maxon and Emberlyn Oakes 2 each.

Holley’s Ali VanAmeron goes for a rebound against Lyndonville’s Isabella Groves and Hsnnah Fox (11).

Alexa Robinson puts up a shot for Lyndonville.

Medina seeking construction bids for pedestrian bridge, sidewalks on Maple Ridge

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 January 2026 at 11:25 am

File photo by Tom Rivers: The Village of Medina is accepting bids for a new pedestrian bridge over Oak Orchard Creek on Maple Ridge Road. The project also includes sidewalks in that area.

MEDINA – The Village of Medina is accepting construction bids for a pedestrian bridge over Oak Orchard Creek on Maple Ridge Road, a long-awaited project that also includes about a half mile of sidewalks.

The village in 2021 was awarded a $1,094,196 grant to construct the bridge and sidewalks as part of a multi-use path for pedestrians and bicycles. The funding was awarded by the state through a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant.

That is covering 80 percent of the project. The remaining 20 percent will be paid locally from the village, Town of Shelby, Orleans County and Orleans Economic Development Agency.

The section of Maple Ridge Road by the creek has become busier with a housing development, several new businesses and also the GCC campus center. There are also about 200 available acres in the area being promoted for development by the EDA.

Mayor Marguerite Sherman said the project will make it much safer for residents and cyclists along that stretch of Maple Ridge. The spot by the creek, in particular, has a very narrow space for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge will be north of the busy road.

Contractors need to turn in their bids by 3 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Village Office. At that time the bids will be opened and read aloud.

The sidewalks will go 200 feet east of the Intersection of Maple Ridge Road (NY 31A) and South Main Street (NY 63), and then to 1,900 feet east of the intersection of Maple Ridge Road (NY 31A) and South Main Street (NY 63).

Medina may move village elections from March to June

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 January 2026 at 10:31 am

Board could include election change as referendum on March 18 ballot

Photo by Tom Rivers: Jess Marciano, a Medina village trustee and the deputy mayor, speaks during Thursday’s board meeting about moving the village election from the third Tuesday in March to the third Tuesday in June.

MEDINA – The village could move back its election by three months to June. Holley, Brockport and other villages have their elections the third Tuesday in June, rather than the third Tuesday in March.

If that happens in Medina, the terms for trustees and mayor would start on July 1, rather than April 1. Moving the start back would give trustees and the mayor some time to adjust to the their roles on the Village Board rather than face the big task of putting together the village budget at the immediate start of their terms, said Jess Marciano, a village trustee who is suggesting the change.

The board has several extra meetings in April as it works with department heads to put together a budget that must be adopted by April 30.

“This is incredibly unfair,” Marciano said at Thursday’s board meeting.

The town and county elected officials begin their terms on Jan. 1, after the budgets have been adopted by the prior administrations. Board of Education members start their terms on July 1, after the budgets have been adopted.

If the Village Board terms started on July 1, instead of April 1, the Village Board members would have months to gain a deeper understanding of the village government by the time it’s budget season.

“It would give people more of an opportunity to get their feet underneath them before setting the village tax rate which affects everyone in the village,” Marciano said.

A later village election also would give candidates better weather to be collecting petitions to get on the ballot. Right now that needs to be done in early February. The candidates then go door-to-door campaigning in some rough weather.

A June election would give the process better weather conditions when more residents are also around to vote in person.

The board will need to decide next month if it wants to put the issue on the ballot for a referendum during the March 18 election. (This year’s election is the third Wednesday in March. It was moved back a day due to St. Patrick’s Day.)

Board members on Thursday said they were willing to discuss the issue more on Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. The board needs to decide by Feb. 23 if the issue will be on the ballot for March 18.

“I’m not sold on it, but I’m open to talking about it,” said Trustee Deb Padoleski.

School assembly with hot air balloon shows Medina students ‘sky is the limit’

Posted 31 January 2026 at 9:09 am

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Stearns/Principal of Clifford Wise Intermediate School – Lee Teitsworth, senior vice president at Liberty Balloons in Groveland, brought a hot air balloon to Clifford Wise Intermediate School on Friday and let students go inside it. This group includes fifth- and sixth-graders. Teitsworth also spoke with third- and fourth-graders.

Information courtesy of Medina Central School

MEDINA – Students in grades 3–6 at Clifford Wise Intermediate School celebrated their academic efforts and success for Marking Period 2 on Friday with an unforgettable, sky-high experience.

As part of the celebration, Liberty Balloons visited the school with a presentation – “The Sky Is the Limit” – encouraging students to keep reaching for their goals while learning the science behind hot air ballooning. The interactive program combined motivation with hands-on learning, giving students a closer look at how hot air balloons work and the physics that allow them to soar.

Lee Teitsworth discusses the science behind hot air balloons taking flight.

Students first viewed an informational presentation explaining the principles of hot air balloon flight, including how heated air creates lift and how propane burners are used to control altitude. The excitement continued in the Wise gymnasium, where a real hot air balloon was fully inflated, on its side, indoors. Students were given the rare opportunity to sit inside the balloon, experiencing its size and structure up close.

To complete the experience, students briefly stepped outside—just under five minutes—to safely observe the lighting of the propane flames, a dramatic highlight that brought the science lesson to life.

Remax Reality and the Clifford Wise Student Council sponsored the event. For more information on Liberty Balloons, click here.

These third- and fourth-graders see a brief outdoor presentation.

Late free throws lift Medina past Barker

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 January 2026 at 9:38 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Jerrell Nealy puts up a shot over Barker defender Carter DerSarkisian during the Mustangs narrow win over the visiting Bulldogs this evening.

Clutch free throw shooting in the last minute and a half earned Medina a narrow 56-52 win over visiting Barker in a Niagara-Orleans League boys basketball game this evening.

Trailing 49-48, Medina rallied to regain the lead for good at 56-49 by making eight straight free throws in the final 1:30 including four by Preston Woodworth and two each by Jerrell Nealy and Christian Moss.

Moss had a total of 7 points, Nealy 6, Woodworth 4 and Carlos Doval a three to spark the Mustangs in the decisive final quarter.

The sea-saw final period saw no less than four lead changes and two ties as Barker’s last lead of 49-48 came on a layup by Anthony Taliaferro with 1:46 remaining.

Taliaferro had a total of 7 and Donovan Hefferon and Carter DerSarkissian 5 each for the Bulldogs during that stretch as all three hit threes.

Woodworth and Nealy both finished with 18 to lead the Mustangs. Moss added 7, Doval 6, Kolton Fletcher 3 and Hadrian Batista and Avion Johnson 2 each.

Barker’s Anthony Taliaferro goes in for a layup ahead of Medina defender Christian Moss.

Taliaferro scored 18 and Hefferon 16 to pace the Bulldogs. DerSarkissian and JJ Prynn both added 8 and Carson Schwab 2.

The teams played to a 15-15 tie at the end of the first period which saw no less than five ties.

Woodworth hit two threes and Doval one for the Mustangs during that stretch as Hefferon scored 5 and Prynn and Taliaferro 4 each for the Bulldogs.

The Mustangs went on to hold narrow leads of 27-22 at the half and 36-35 at the end of the third period. Nealy had three baskets and Woodworth a pair of threes in the second quarter for the Mustangs.

Medina improves to 6-2 while Barker slips to 1-7 in N-O action.

Wilson 73, Roy-Hart 38
Undefeated (9-0) Wilson maintained a two game lead in the all important loss column by downing winless (0-7) Roy-Hart 73-38.

Aidan Neumann scored 25 to lead the way for the Lakemen which got point production from all 14 players.

Matt Aquilina scored 11 and Vinny Fazzio 10 for Roy-Hart.

N-O Standings: Wilson 9-0, Akron 6-2, Medina 6-2, Albion 4-5, Newfane 3-6, Barker 1-7, Roy-Hart 0-7

Medna’s Jayzon Wills goes up to try and block a shot attempt by Barker’s JJ Prynn.

G-R Roundup
In Genesee Region League boys basketball action Oakfield-Alabama defeated Lyndonville 65-53, Alexander downed Holley 74-38 and Pembroke bested Kendall 56-39.

Lane Woodworth scored 25 to lead Lyndonville as Quincy McClinsey added 7, Colton Smith and Lyric Raduns 6 each, Atticus Mank 5 and Kevin Babock 4.

Avante Walker scored 25 and Josh Silpoch 7 to pace Holley.

N-O Girls
Wilson 61, Roy-Hart 28
Defending champion Wilson stayed undefeated in N-O action at 8-0 by downing Roy-Hart (4-4) 61-28.

Abbie Faery scored 12 and Lucy Madan and Bella Thrush 10 each to lead Wilson.

Adella Dukes scored 18, Millie Owens 6 and Peyton May 4 for Roy-Hart which trailed 29-8 at the half.

Tenney leads amicus brief in Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship

Posted 30 January 2026 at 5:01 pm

‘The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified to ensure citizenship for newly freed slaves and their children, not to create a permanent incentive for illegal immigration,’ – Rep. Claudia Tenney

Press Release, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney

OSWEGO – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today led an amicus curiae brief filed with the United States Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, a major constitutional case addressing the scope of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment.

The brief was joined by Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Cory Mills (R-FL), John Rose (R-TN), and Barry Moore (R-AL).

The brief was submitted in support of President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which clarifies that birthright citizenship does not automatically extend to children born in the United States to individuals who are unlawfully present or visiting temporarily.

The case centers on the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, specifically whether the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” applies to individuals who have violated U.S. immigration law or who lack permanent legal status.

The amicus brief argues that historical precedent, English common law, and Supreme Court jurisprudence make clear that citizenship at birth was never intended to apply universally without regard to allegiance, obedience, or lawful presence.

Congresswoman Tenney is also the sponsor of the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act, legislation that reinforces Congress’s constitutional authority to define the terms of U.S. citizenship consistent with the Fourteenth Amendment.

The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Trump v. Barbara on Dec. 5, and oral arguments are expected later this year.

“The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified to ensure citizenship for newly freed slaves and their children, not to create a permanent incentive for illegal immigration,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The Constitution requires allegiance and lawful subjection to U.S. jurisdiction. Granting automatic citizenship to the children of those who have broken our laws stretches the amendment far beyond its original meaning and undermines Congress’s authority over naturalization.”

To read the full amicus brief, click here.

GO Health sets rabies immunization clinics for 2026

Posted 30 January 2026 at 4:50 pm

Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments

Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), with funding from the New York State Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets in 2026.

Important Information:

• To receive a 3-year certificate for a dog or cat, please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination (metal tags or licenses will not be accepted as proof).

• Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunization.

• All animals must be leashed or crated and kept under control during the clinics.

Why should your pets be vaccinated?

• Protects Your Pet: Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect both animals and humans. Vaccination is the best way to keep your pet safe.

• Protects You, Your Family, and the Community: Rabies can be passed to humans through bites or scratches from infected animals. Vaccinating pets helps prevent outbreaks.

• Required by Law: According to New York State Law, all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies.

“Rabies continues to be a public health problem in Genesee and Orleans Counties,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. “We remind all residents to keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations up to date.”

Genesee County Rabies Walk-in Clinic at the Batavia Town Highway Garage (3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020)

Thursday, February 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Genesee County Rabies Drive-Thru Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020)

Thursday, May 14, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 13, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Orleans County Rabies Drive-Thru Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411)

Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

For more information on GO Health’s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org or contact your local health department at:

Orleans County: 585-589-3278
Genesee County: 585-344-2580 x5555