GENESEE COUNTY/Melanion N, Dougadougadew split Batavia features Saturday

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $13,000 Open Handicap for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 23) night and each event was won with opposing race strategies. The pacing feature went to Melanion N who …

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NYS Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets provide food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling Press release With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness and ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.  “The holiday season is a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Elba students presented with a check after picking up cans and bottles during the summer concert series at Batavia Downs

Adults pictured left to right– Ryan Hasenauer, VP of Business Development, Batavia Downs, Center – Byron Brown, President and CEO, Batavia Downs, kneeling in yellow – Heather Dillon, Environmental Services Supervisor, Batavia Downs, red Buffalo sweatshirt – Sara Tenney, Customer Engagement Specialist Supervisor, Batavia Downs, Green hoodie – Ryan Tenney …

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BATAVIA/UConnectCare inviting recovery community to ‘Friendsgiving’ and Santa Claus events

Melissa Vinyard and Kevin Green, employees at The Recovery Station, invite the recovery community to holiday events over the next two weeks. Press release/provided photos UConnectCare is looking to make the holiday season – starting with two “Friendsgiving” activities in Batavia next week – a special one for the recovery …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Rt. 20A detail results in six arrests

Provided information/photos On November 21, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along StateRoute 20A throughout Wyoming County with the purpose of identifying and apprehendingcrimes in progress. Funding for the detail was secured through the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s [FEMA] Operation …

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BATAVIA/Christmas in the City is Saturday, December 7th, it’s not too late to be a part of the parade

Press release Let the Holidays begin! Christmas in the City is Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM inDowntown Batavia. Our local shops and organizations will be offering holiday specials and family funactivities. Events held in the mall will go from 10am-8pm and include “Our Hometown Craft Show”, …

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