GENESEE COUNTY/Office for the Aging events and Senior Center Activities returning to 2 Bank Street in Batavia

Press release Batavia, NY — The Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) is pleased to announce that communityevents and senior center programming will resume at its Batavia location, 2 Bank Street, beginningMonday, March 16.Following a temporary relocation due to a water outage at the OFA building on Bank Street, …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Four people facing drug charges in the Town of Batavia

On March 4, 2026, while out on patrol, deputies discovered a vehicle that was occupied behind Kohls Department store at 4170 Veteran’s Memorial Drive in the Town of Batavia. After making contact with the occupants, deputies began an investigation, and during the course of the investigation, deputies located alleged quantities …

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BATAVIA/End of year Jamboree planned for GAHA Timbit Beginners this Saturday at the McCarthy Ice Arena

Information from a press release/file photo from 2024 The Genesee Amateur Hockey Association (GAHA) Timbit Beginners will be participating in their end of the year “Jamboree” on Saturday, March 14th beginning at 9AM at the David McCarthy Memorial Arena. The world has the Olympics, Buffalo has pond hockey, but we …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Former funeral home transformed into a secure courthouse for Town of Batavia

The Honorable Andrew J. Young Sr. (seated), backrow from left-Town of Batavia Deputy Supervisor Dan Underhill, Court Clerks-Caitlyn McKenzie, Rhiannon Hawley, Laurie Button, and Town of Batavia Supervisor Greg Post. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Batavia Town Supervisor Gregory Post sees the town’s move to a new court facility …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Kevin McCarthy named Deputy of the Year at annual Sheriff’s Office awards ceremony

Deputy Kevin McCarthy, center, displays the Deputy of the Year plaque as Genesee County Sheriff Joseph Graff, left, and Undersheriff Ryan DeLong look on at Wednesday night’s awards ceremony at Genesee Community College. (Photos by Mike Pettinella/For Video News Service) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Calling him “steady, committed …

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GCC Student artists showcase creativity in “Reflect: GCC Fine Arts Student Exhibition” at Roz Steiner Art Gallery

Press release/provided photo The Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery at the Genesee Community College Center for the Arts presents Reflect: GCC Fine Arts Student Exhibition, on view now through April 2, 2026, at GCC’s Batavia campus. The annual exhibition highlights the creativity and technical skills GCC students have developed in their …

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GEICO Batavia and the Batavia BID along with the City of Batavia, announce the Annual Memorial Day Parade

Press release BATAVIA, NY — The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) and the GEICOBatavia office, in conjunction with the City of Batavia, are proud to announce the return of theAnnual Memorial Day Parade. This year’s event will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026,beginning promptly at 9:30 AM. The …

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