Stanley T. Hooker, 34, of Batavia, NY, is charged with tampering with physical evidence/conceal/alter/destroy, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree, illegal turn signal, unlicensed operator and unregistered motor vehicle, after being taken into custody on an active warrant during the course of a traffic stop on Caswell Road …
Press release/provided photo Chief Michael Grover announces the arrest of Adam P. Valentine, 47, on August 21, 2026. Valentine was arrested and charged with Harassment in the Second Degree, Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, and Aggravated Family Offense. It is alleged that Valentine harassed the protected party by phone, …
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, 59th Senate District, representing parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, visits with local labor groups at Liberty and Ellicott Streets in Batavia, NY before her stop at Eden Cafe for her ‘NY Fights AI Data Centers’ Tour. (Information from a provided press release) Senator Gonzalez sponsored …
Debbie and Tom Douglas with their granddaughter Teigan Desautels, 13, who started the event 5 years ago at age 8. “I’m just really happy to be helping people, especially if parents don’t have enough money for presents because of medical bills,” says Teigan. Tee Time for Toys Charity Golf Tournament …
On 8/6/2026, Kasey A. Clark, 21, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, DWI and numerous traffic violations. It’s alleged that Clark fled a traffic stop …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although winless in the New York Sire Stakes in six previous attempts this year, Fearless Partners (American Ideal-No Fear Dear) was not only able to taste victory for the first time in the series by …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The outcome never seemed to be in doubt for the fleet-footed 4-year-old, Twisted Destiny, who commanded the pace throughout the race to win the $50,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace in impressive fashion. Howlenthehills (Matt …
John Brown and his partner James Trent have reopened the Metro Mattress on Veteran’s Memorial Drive after the previous owners declared bankruptcy and the store had to close last fall. “We knew it wasn’t going to come out of bankruptcy, and I had for two years prior to that been …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY— On Saturday (Aug. 22), Batavia Downs will once again host its signature race, the $50,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace, which annually draws some of the best Open class pacers in North America. And the 2026, 20th …
(Information from a provided press release) On August 20, 2026, Chief Michael Grover announces the arrests of two individuals following an investigation into the unauthorized activation of water service at a residence in the Village of Perry. On August 18, 2026, John Macaulay,55, was arrested and charged with Criminal Tampering …