By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Mark Hall) Batavia, NY — The 17th edition of the Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace will be held at Batavia Downs on Friday (Aug. 26) and with the $75,000 purse being the highest ever offered, has drawn the highest quality field …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of New Image Media) Batavia, NY — Jim Graham is a longtime western New York horseman that has been training and racing at Batavia Downs since the 1980’s. He has over 1,500 conditioning wins and in excess of $7.25 million in purses …
August 26, 2022 The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department during the WhizKhalif Concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on August 25, 2022. Brook L. Garrett– age 20, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged with harassment 2nd, after allegedlystriking a Live Nation security guard …
BATAVIA, NY—On Thursday, August 25, 2022, the Batavia City School District hosted an official dedication ceremony for the Frank E. Owen Auditorium at Batavia High School. The ceremony in the auditorium included an official ribbon cutting, and performances by Batavia High School music students, alumni, staff, and community members. The …
WBBZ’s popular show the “Polka Buzz” recorded four upcoming shows at Batavia Downs on Thursday night in front of a crowd of about 200. The Buffalo Touch performed during the dance party program that features host and local media personality Ron Dombrowski who has been involved with broadcasting polka programs …
The Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department is looking for people from all walks of life to become new members at their department. This past Monday, the department officially opened their new Member Clubhouse for possible new recruits to check out and hang out. “We’re trying to expand out into the community …
Bottle and can returns to benefit workforce development programs, including GLOW With Your Hands Press release BATAVIA, NY – GLOW With Your Hands is partnering with AQS Redemption Inc. tocollect bottles and cans to help fund career exploration programs. The returns will go into aworkforce development fund at GLOW Works, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Slay photo courtesy of Lisa Photo) (Molotov Cocktail photo courtesy of Fotowon) Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters of both genders will be contested at Batavia Downs during a special Friday night card (Aug. 26) with $232,700 in purses, …
Press release Seven participants participated in one-of-a-kind advanced manufacturing training program Batavia – Seven participants graduated today from the second annual Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp at the Genesee Valley BOCES in Batavia. Incumbent workers and students participated in the six-week advanced manufacturing training program in which they attended class …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Since shipping in from Saratoga Raceway, Shallow has taken her spot at the top of mare’s colony at Batavia Downs after winning her second consecutive $15,000 Open I Handicap on Wednesday evening (Aug. 24). Dashintothebeach …