By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A perfect storm that occurred early in the race, helped the seriously overlooked Thunder Country to strike late at 36-1 and win the featured $13,500 Open Handicap pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 3) …
About 40 motorcycles participated in Saturday morning’s Save the Headlights Breast Cancer Awareness ride, organized by Genesee County ABATE at Stan’s Harley-Davidson in Batavia. The funds raised will be donated to Genesee Cancer Assistance. There was also a basket raffle and a 50/50 fundraiser. Link to more on Genesee Cancer …
Video of walk kick off on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 220 people participated in Saturday’s two-mile walk-in Batavia at Centennial Park. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Genesee/Wyoming Counties, NY | …
Foxprowl Toys and Comics at the Goodwill Plaza in Batavia sponsored a free costume parade, trick or treat and costume contest for all ages with neighboring businesses in the plaza on Saturday afternoon. Nine businesses participated, handing out candy to all the trick or treaters. Prizes were given out to …
GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield/Chicken BBQ planned for tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield/Chicken BBQ planned for this Saturday 📍Where: Oakfield Fire Hall 20 Albert Street 🗓When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 🕚11AM until sold out 🎟For tickets call Scott at 716-218-6000. Tickets are also available the day of the event. 🍗The Chicken BBQ …
After interviewing six different women about their experiences, rebuilding their lives after living with domestic violence, Rebecca LeFevre has taken each of their stories and expressed them on canvas. The community can view the art exhibit during the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness month. LeFevre’s project contains …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — There’s nothing like cashing a big ticket on your way out of the track and Handsoffmytitos provided that opportunity for the betting faithful in the 11th race at Batavia downs on Thursday (Oct. 1) after he captured the $8,000 conditioned pace …
Farmers discuss rising costs, labor mandates and workforce challenges threatening the viability of New York agriculture Press release/provided photo VARYSBURG, NY – Senator George Borrello, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Patrick Gallivan brought together approximately 40 farmers and agricultural leaders Thursday for a roundtable discussion focused …
From a provided press release/ provided photo On Oct. 1, 2026, following a joint investigation between the Major Felony Crimes Task Force and the FBI, a search warrant was executed at 746 Church St. in the Village of Medina. During the course of the investigation, over an ounce of alleged …
Photo by Debra Faye/September 30th, 2026 Press release Thanks to a partnership with Letchworth State Park, the Glen Iris Inn, and Letchworth Concessions LLC, Regional Transit Service (RTS) will provide free shuttle service for park visitors over three weekends in the month of October. The shuttle will operate from 11:00 …