GENESEE COUNTY/Kyle Swift named Rising Star at Batavia Downs

By Tim Bojarski, president, UNY USHWA (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs has announced that driver Kyle Swift will receive the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Night of Distinction awards presentation …

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BATAVIA/Main St. 56 Theater presents a Christmas Carole this weekend

The Batavia Players Present: A CHRISTMAS​CAROLE Directed By: Patrick BurkMusical Direction By: Kathy White​7:30 PMFriday, December 8th & Saturday, December 9th at 7:30 PM Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 PM Charles Dickens classic tale of the meaning of Christmas adapted for the Main St. 56 Theater …

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BATAVIA/Main Street Pizza Company makes donation to Genesee Cancer Assistance

As part of their Pink Box Campaign, Main St. Pizza Company raised $2,816 during the month of October. For every large pizza that was ordered, $1.00 was donated to the Pink Box Campaign. On Tuesday morning, Main St. Pizza Company owner Vic Marchese presented Genesee Cancer Assistance board members Shirley …

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BATAVIA/Graham Corporation expansion to be considered at GCEDC Board meeting Thursday

Manufacturer proposes to add 24 jobs and construct 18,900 sq. ft. addition to City of Batavia facility Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors will consider an initial resolution for Graham Corporation’s proposed new commercial production facility at its board meeting on …

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BATAVIA/Liberty Street residents be aware of the Active Threat training this week

Press release In a concerted effort to enhance our local first responders’ preparedness and response capabilities, Genesee County Emergency Management Services is collaborating with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS DHSES) for an Active Threat Integrated Response program. Event Details:Program Duration: December 5th to …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Batavia man accused of making threats with a handgun and fighting with police

On 11/24/2023, John A. Cabrera, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Menacing 2nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd. It’s alleged that Cabrera threatened another person with a handgun, during an altercation on Washington Avenue. …

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BATAVIA/BHS Drama Club presents The Alibis December 1st -3rd

WHEN: December 1st and 2nd at 7:00p.m. and December 3rd at 2:00p.m. WHERE: Frank E. Owen Auditorium; Black Box, Onstage Theatre Presentation.  General Admission; limited seating available. Don’t miss this hilarious comedy written by Tyler Dwiggins, Jonathan Dorf, Kathryn Funkhouser, Patrick Greene, Mora V. Harris, Jason Pizzarello, Ian McWethy, Carrie …

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