On 9/2/2023, Rodrigo G. Vasquez, 26, of Batavia, NY, was arrested for DWI. Vasquez was arrested during a traffic stop following several citizen complaints, of an erratic driver. After an investigation, it was determined that Vasquez was allegedly driving while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and released. He …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $15,000 Open I Handicap for each gait topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Sept. 9) and both winners took new seasonal marks as a result of their efforts. In the feature …
(Provided photo) Press release VA Western New York Healthcare System will host a Remembrance ceremony on the lawn of the Batavia VA Medical Center on Monday September 11th at 11am at 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. Welcome remarks – Royce Calhoun Associate Medical Center Director, Commentary – NYS Senator …
Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation approves $100,000 grant to establish seed funding Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – City and Town of Batavia officials and the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) today announced the creation of the Batavia Home Fund (BHF), an incentive-styled program designed to improve and grow …
Dear BCSD Families, With the 2023-24 school year in full swing, we are excited to announce that our state-of-the-art facility at VanDetta Stadium will once again be hosting athletic events. We continue to make safety our number one priority for students, staff, and community members attending events at VanDetta Stadium. …
VIDEO-a snipit from one of the group’s original songs, “Rose City Burial“ On Thursday night, Video News Service caught up with a group of three long time musicians who were checking out a new bandmate to do the heavy vocals on their song “Rose City Burial”, a thrash/death metal/rock song. …
President/CEO of Batavia Downs Gaming/WROTBC Henry Wojtaszek, presents a check for $10,379 to Ben Marchione/Regional Director of Make-A-Wish WNY and Jodie Antoniadis/Development Manager Make-A-Wish WNY. Funds were raised from the rental of chairs during the Summer Concert Series at Batavia Downs. Contribution From Chair Rental Booth at Summer Concert Series …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After coming up short in her last outing, Summer Slash got back to her winning ways while imposing her will on a field of top pacing mares in the $15,000 Open I Distaff Handicap pace …
On 8/24/2023, Danny D. Williams Sr., 34, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree. Williams was arrested after an investigation into a disturbance on Harvester Avenue on 8/21, where he allegedly violated an order of protection. Williams was arraigned in Batavia City Court and held without …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A trifecta of $10,000 mid-level conditioned events topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Labor Day Monday (Sept. 4) as the summer heat returned to Genesee County. The initial two features were trots and the …