Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C Batavia) is encouraging eligible volunteer fire departments throughout the 139th Assembly District to apply for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 2026 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program, which provides up to $3,500 for wildland firefighting equipment and supplies. Eligible purchases include …
Video of meetings-November 9th, 2026 BATAVIA CITY COUNCILSPECIAL CONFERENCE MEETINGCity Hall – Council Board RoomOne Batavia City CentreMonday, November 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Invocation – Councilmember BriggsIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Public CommentsV. Council Response to Public CommentsVI. Communicationsa. EverPresent Church Thankful Heart Luncheon – 11/22/26VII. …
Perennially confident in his ability as a bowler, Rochester’s Steve Meyer said he could sense a higher level of focus on Saturday as he prepared to compete in the 55th annual Maury Hayes 700 Club Tournament at his hometown’s Domm’s Bowling Center on West Ridge Road. Meyer, a 46-year-old right-hander …
Pictured from left to right: Instructor of Criminal Justice James A. Jancewicz, Professor of Criminal Justice Karen K. Wicka, Sheriff Joseph M. Graff, NYSSI Scholarship Winner Drew Davis, Undersheriff Ryan M. DeLong, and Genesee Community College President Craig R. Lamb Press release/provided photo The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute provides …
(Information from a provided press release) (PR) On Friday, November 6, 2026, Donald Gerhardt, a 46-year-old resident of Arcade, New York, pleaded guilty to seven (7) counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a Class “E” Felony and one (1) count of Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors …
Press release BATAVIA, NY (11/06/2026) The Genesee Community College Department of Theatre Arts and The Forum Players present Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, written and created by Greg Allen and directed by GCC Theatre faculty member Sandy Nagar. Performances will take place November 12 at 7:30 p.m.; …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Driver Drew Monti extended his already seemingly insurmountable lead as the dash win leader at the current Batavia Downs meet after winning six of the twelve races on the program at The Downs on Saturday …
Provided information/photo/Batavia Police Department The charges stem from an investigation into an incident that occurred on 6/30/2026, where Woods was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It’s alleged that he was impaired by drugs at the time. During his arrest on 10/19, he was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. …
Information and photo from a provided press release On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 6:30 AM, the Batavia Police Department responded to the area of North Spruce Street and North Street for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle. Upon arrival and …
Press release Planning Board: The Town of Batavia is looking for residents to serve on the Planning Board. The PlanningBoard is responsible for numerous matters related to community planning, development,and land use. The Board conducts studies on land use, including development, housing,transportation, economic development, and zoning. This is a great …