GENESEE COUNTY/Great Unknown was identified in Batavia feature trot

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Great Unknown has lived up to his name recently concerning winner’s circle visits, as he hasn’t been to one since May 8 at Harrington Raceway. But his 12 start drought ended on Friday (Oct. 25) …

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BATAVIA/City Fire announces winners of the 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest

The City of Batavia Fire Department is proud to announce the winners of our 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest. With over 400 entries from Batavia Schools, this contest was very difficult to judge. Congratulations to the following winners: Grade K-1: First Place- Isabelle Herdlein- 1st Grade Jackson Elementary, Miss …

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BATAVIA/Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell to host cooking demonstration at Batavia Downs

Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell will be hosting “An Afternoon with Anne Burrell” at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel in the Park Place Events Center on Sunday, November 24th at 3pm. Attendees will see Chef Anne prepare an entrée, side and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Senator George Borrello to host Veteran Outreach and Enrollment event in Batavia November 7th

Press release BATAVIA, NY – Senator George Borrello will partner with VA Western New York Healthcare System and VFW Post #1602 in Batavia to host a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event on Thursday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senator Borrello underscored the importance of our Veterans to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Court Street entrance to County Building One closed for maintenance on October 30th

Press release BATAVIA, NY — The Court Street entrance to County Building One, which provides access to multiplecounty departments, including the Genesee County Department of Motor Vehicles, will be closed to allpedestrian traffic, including employees and deliveries, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, due toscheduled maintenance. This closure is necessary to …

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WNY/U.S. Attorney Ross appoints 2024 District Election Officer

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Bonanno has been appointed to serve as …

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