(File photo from 2022 Batavia Police Community Night)
Annual community-building promotes strong police-community trust and partnerships
Press release
BATAVIA, NY – The City of Batavia Police Department announced that Batavia Downs
Gaming, Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA Milk Products and WNY Heroes have signed on as Diamond
Sponsors ($2,500+) for the department’s annual Batavia Police Community Night.
The event is in partnership with The City Church and will take place on Tuesday, August 22nd from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00P.M. at 114 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
Batavia Police Community Night is an annual community-building campaign that promotes
strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make safer neighborhoods.
Various organizations and groups once again will be participating in the annual event which will
include free food and a bounce house and games for kids and more.
There are various sponsorship opportunities at the Bronze level ($249 or less); Silver level ($250) $499); Gold level ($500 -$2,499); and Diamond level ($2,500+). There are also interactive displays
and booths available.
The sponsorship deadline is Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
“This event is aimed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while
bringing back a true sense of community,” said Batavia Police Chief Shawn Heubusch. “The support of
sponsors is critical to this effort and we are extremely grateful for the generosity of various businesses
across the city and region as they recognize the vital importance between law enforcement and the
community we serve.”
Gold sponsors include Chapin, Genesee County Youth Bureau, Ken Barrett Chevrolet Cadillac,
Mogaveros Auto and the Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union.
Silver sponsors include Batavia Teachers Association, Batavia Original Pizzeria, GCASA,
Genesee County Economic Development Center, Habitat for Humanity Genesee County, Horizons
Health Services, Northside Deli, Salmon Orthodontics, Southside Deli, V.J. Gautieri Constructors, Inc.,
and the WNY Association of Chiefs of Police.
Bronze sponsors include Bob Biakowski, Batavia Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, Bohm Calarco-Smith Funeral Home and Roman’s.
For more information and for those interested in a sponsorship opportunity, should contact
Batavia Police Department Detective Matthew Wojtaszczyk at 585-345-6357 or at
mwojtaszczyk@batavianewyork.com