By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A pair of $13,500 Open class races topped the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 29) night and both events included big miles with exciting finishes. First in the Open trot, Seventier (Brett Macdonald) …
Artist: Karson Crocker, 7th grade Byron-Bergen Central School STOP-DWI poster contest award winner Press release Genesee County law enforcement agencies, including the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and City of Batavia Police Department, are participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Horsemen and racing fans alike should be advised that, due to a lighting issue requiring necessary repairs, Batavia Downs will temporarily adjust the daily post time to 4:00 p.m. beginning this Saturday, August 29, and running through Saturday, September 5. This …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Actor Hanover -fifth winner- courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs’ leading driver, Drew Monti, won five of the 11 races on Thursday (Aug. 27) evening to extend his victory advantage for the meet. Monti won with Cash Back …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) joined Sen. George Borrello, local officials, veterans, community members and the family and friends of Lt. Gary A. Scott on Thursday for a ceremony honoring the life, military service and ultimate sacrifice of the Le Roy native and U.S. Army officer who gave his …
BY MIKE PETTINELLAFor Video News Service Sen. George Borrello is calling for New York to put the brakes on e-bike riders who are disobeying the law and local law enforcement agencies are looking at what they can do to ensure the safety of bikers, pedestrians and motorists. Borrello, in a …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 26), there is a $3,822 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Thursday (Aug. 27) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that the pool will be guaranteed at …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Jula Florence (Chapter Seven-Jula Shes Magic) sat a perfect pocket trip before striking late to score a narrow victory in the $110,200 New York Sire Stake for 2-year-old trotting fillies at Batavia Downs on Wednesday …
Joey Evans speaks about his journey from addiction to alcohol to getting a second chance in life “Sometimes all it takes is one moment of awareness to make a difference. Behind every overdose is a human being, a person with hopes and struggles, loved ones, and a story that matters. …
Melissa Ierlan,60, appeared before Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church on Wednesday morning for sentencing. Ierlan was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Orleans County Jail, beginning this weekend, and five years probation. She will pay restitution in the amount of $62,000 to the Clarendon Historical Society. Ierlan …