By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two divisions of New York Sire Stake 2-year-old pacing fillies convened at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) to claim their share of the $110,100 in purses up for grabs and both victories were achieved …
Video of Gibson being taken into custody after standoff on Sunday evening On July 30th, 2023, at about 3:31PM, the NY State Police attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in the Byron area.The operator of the vehicle was allegedly Akeem R. Gibson, 33, of Washburn St., Lockport. Gibson …
Solar projects have proposed investments generating over $127.4 million in municipal revenues since 2019 Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors will consider an initial resolution for Oak Orchard Solar 3 LLC’s community solar farm project in the town of Batavia. The …
James R. Tillery, 50, of Farwell Dr., Batavia, NY, is charged with assault 2nd degree, a class D felony, after allegedly causing physical injury to an EMT while being transported by ambulance to a hospital for medical treatment. The incident occurred while the ambulance was traveling on Rt. 63 in …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Geri Schwarz) Batavia, NY — For the second time in less a week, the New York Sire Stakes will return to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 1) with one seven-horse field and this time, featuring 2-year-old male pacers who will go …
Press release The Genesee County Youth Bureau is seeking applicants for the Genesee Youth Lead Program. Applicants should be a Genesee County high school student entering their freshman through senior year. The deadline to apply is Sept. 1. The eight-month program is focused on developing leadership skills within an individual through …
A police pursuit that started in the Byron area with the NYS Police, ended with a standoff at a City of Batavia apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. According to Sgt. Arick Perkins with the City of Batavia Police Department, the car was spiked as it entered the City on Bank …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Wins were coming fast and furious for three top horsemen at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (July 29) and some impressive performances were put in by the horses they scored with. Driver Kevin Cummings had …
Press release Are you a homeowner with a vision of the perfect dream home? Do you long for a space that reflects your personality and aspirations? If so, your dreams may be closer to reality than you think! The Batavia CTE Center Building Trades Program is embarking on an extraordinary …
After 50 years of service to the grocery shopping public, Patricia Lord has retired. Lord retired a few weeks ago from the Tops Store in LeRoy where she has spent the last 12 years. She finished off her career working as an attendant at the gas station in LeRoy. “She …