GENESEE COUNTY/Five wins for Kevin Cummings at Batavia Downs

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Veteran reinsman Kevin Cummings hung five wins on his competition at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Nov. 5) and those “dubs” came throughout the night.  Cummings won the first race with Ramapo CCL (2:00.4, $34.90) and …

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City of Batavia/Planning & Development Committee accepts Baskin Livestock revised final scoping document during Thursday meeting

Video of meeting-November 5th, 2026 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEThursday, November 5, 20266:00 pmCouncil Board RoomOne Batavia City Centre, Batavia NY AGENDAI. Roll CallII. Call to OrderIII. Approval of Minutes – 10/20/26IV. ProposalsAddress: 190 Washington AvenueApplicant: Shelby Rojas (Batavia Wellness NP)Proposal #1: EPDM flat roof replacementActions: 1. Review application and discussion2. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stuff the Cruiser event to collect holiday donations for Genesee County children planned for November 21st

Press release BATAVIA, NY — Community members are invited to help brighten the holidays for local children during the Stuff the Cruiser donation event on November 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Batavia Towne Center and Walmart parking lots on Veterans Memorial Drive in Batavia. Participating …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Dr. Victoria Gosy joins Rochester Regional Health in Batavia

Press release Rochester Regional Health is pleased to welcome Victoria Gosy, MD, to its OB/GYN team in Batavia. Dr. Gosy provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care including prenatal care, family planning, contraceptive counseling, menopause management, evaluation and treatment of menstrual disorders and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Gosy is committed …

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NYS/DEC Region 8 Highlights more than $45 Million in grants awarded to local Water Quality Protection Projects

Funding to Update Aging Water Infrastructure, Protect Drinking Water, Reduce Contributors to Harmful Algal Blooms, and Improve Habitat Local Grant Awards Part of $249 Million in Grants Awarded to 181 Water Quality Protection Projects Across New York State Press release New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 8 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Cancer Assistance receives a donation of $4,420 following a successful “Save the Headlights” benefit ride

Back Row: Esther Battaglia, Jeremy Oltz, Eric Mortin, Jeff Houseknecht. Front: Molly Wesolowski, Judy Zehler, Debbie Parks, Cristie Lamb, Sue Underwood, Lori Kurek Press release and provided photo Genesee County ABATE members enjoyed a picture-perfect day for the ride, which featured scenic stops along the way, including Genesee County Park, …

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BATAVIA/Police are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident involving and E-Bike on Thursday morning

Information from a provided press release The Batavia Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a vehicle and identifying the driver involved in a personal injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday morning at about 6:35 a.m. on North Spruce Street near North Street. The vehicle left the scene …

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