By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The City of Batavia is in “a relatively good financial position” heading into work sessions later this month on its 2025-26 budget – a $22.4 million general fund spending plan that currently calls for a 50-cent decrease in the property tax rate. That’s the …
Graham Corporation and 202 Oak St, LLC Projects Advanced at Board Meeting Press release BATAVIA, NY – Two projects in the city of Batavia advanced on Thursday by the GCEDC Board of Directors have an estimated $7 million positive fiscal impact for Genesee County. The GCEDC board of directors advanced …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The City of Batavia Planning & Development Committee has scheduled a “sketch plan review” to learn more about a proposal to construct a Byrne Dairy retail store and gas station at 606-622 East Main St. – previously the site of a garden/outdoor store and …
Press release The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 53rd Annual Awards Ceremonywhich will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 Park Road,Batavia. This is the County’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for theirachievements in business, community service and volunteerism. Tickets …
Press release What is Community Solar? Community solar projects are an array of solar panels installed in a sunny, offsite location. Community solar allows residents and businesses to benefit from solar if they can’t (or don’t want to) install panels on their respective properties. Participants in community solar projects get …
Along with outstanding attendance at local workforce programs, our Buffalo Bills are heading back to the playoffs and the Pro Bowl voters agree with me that Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the NFL. Similar to our workforce programs, the Buffalo Bills prioritize player development, recognizing that individual growth …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although he was a seven-time victor last year, Primo Uomo hasn’t visited the winner’s enclosure since October 26 at Vernon Downs. But that all changed on Thursday (Jan. 16) at Batavia Downs as he lived …
Event connects 600+ students with healthcare careers, employers, and pathways Press release Batavia, N.Y. – GLOW With Your Hands: Healthcare is building momentum for its third annual hands-on career exploration event for students to experience healthcare careers. More than 600 students from Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties will take part in …
(Mike Pettinella/contributed to this story with interviews and photos) The former JCPenney property was sold at auction on Thursday morning at the Genesee County Courts Facility. Reporter Mike Pettinella says Matt Gray, and his partner Matt Boyd, who are partners at Eli Fish Brewery, bid $175K to win the auction. …
Video of meetings-January 15, 2025 AGENDAORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGJANUARY 15, 20247:00 P.M.A. Calling the Meeting to Order: Audit: Deputy Supervisor Underhill, Councilwoman White, Councilwoman Michalak,Councilman ZambitoHighway: Deputy Supervisor Underhill, Supervisor Post, Highway SuperintendentTourtWater/Sewer: Deputy Supervisor Underhill, Town Engineer Steve Mountain,Supervisor PostBuildings & Grounds: Councilwoman White, Highway Superintendent Tourt,Supervisor Post, Town Engineer Steve …