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 …
Press release Weeklong celebration October 5–9 will promote connection, wellness, education and healthy living at every stage of life The GLOW YMCA is proud to announce Healthy Aging Week, October 5–9, 2026, a community-wide celebration designed to support and celebrate healthy aging at every stage of life. Throughout the week, …
Press release Edgewood Drive – Cityline (near Meadowcrest Drive) to Woodland Drive Woodland Drive – Edgewood Drive to Valle Drive During the time period of October 2 through 8 – daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM road work will occur on the listed portions of Edgewood Drive and Woodland …
Claudia Nusstein (Genesee County Parks) and Pete Stanbridge (ACORNS) with some of the Junior ACORNS. Press release/provided photos Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry and ACORNS (Association for the Conservation of Recreational and Natural Spaces, Inc.) have received a 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Award from the New York …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — There were two big winners at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 30) night. Granny’s Watching, who got her seventh win of the year in the featured $13,500 AA-Open for fillies and mares, and Chase Russo, …
Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2026 free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in October. · The Orleans County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, …