On 9/2/2023, Rodrigo G. Vasquez, 26, of Batavia, NY, was arrested for DWI. Vasquez was arrested during a traffic stop following several citizen complaints, of an erratic driver. After an investigation, it was determined that Vasquez was allegedly driving while intoxicated. He was issued several traffic tickets and released. He …
Press release The Town of Batavia was awarded a $730,000 Green Innovation Grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for a water meter replacement project that will occur at various locations throughout the Town of Batavia beginning the week of September 17th, 2023. This project will replace older …
On September 10, 2023, at approximately 9:04p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a pickup truck and motorcycle involved in a collision on Route 20A in theTown of Sheldon. Upon arrival, it was determined that Gary S. Konfederath, 40, of Varysburg, NY, was operating a 2016 …
(Provided photo) Did you know the world’s largest collector of Beavis and Butt-Head memorabilia lives in WNY? Sean Beard lives in Silver Springs, NY, and since 1994 he has accumulated the world’s largest collection of Beavis and Butt-Head memorabilia. “I’ve gotten recognized by Good Morning Sacramento as well as the …
Press release Western New York author Rob Thompson, after nearly two years of painstaking research has completed, what he declares as his most difficult of projects. The Sullivan Expedition is considered by many to be the most significant military campaign of the American Revolution. The expedition was seen by George …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $15,000 Open I Handicap for each gait topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Sept. 9) and both winners took new seasonal marks as a result of their efforts. In the feature …
On September 8, 2023, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Harold W. Ellis, 46, of Perry, NY charging him with driving while intoxicated and moving from lane unsafely. On September 8, 2023, Troopers responded to a personal injury accident at 1982 Silver Lake Road in the Town of Perry. Ellis …
(Provided photo) Press release VA Western New York Healthcare System will host a Remembrance ceremony on the lawn of the Batavia VA Medical Center on Monday September 11th at 11am at 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. Welcome remarks – Royce Calhoun Associate Medical Center Director, Commentary – NYS Senator …
Press Release The New York State Police issued 8,762 tickets and arrested 154 people for DWI during this year’s Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Friday, September 1, 2023, and continued through the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 4, 2023. During the campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Police increased patrols and conducted …
Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation approves $100,000 grant to establish seed funding Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – City and Town of Batavia officials and the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) today announced the creation of the Batavia Home Fund (BHF), an incentive-styled program designed to improve and grow …