Day: January 20, 2025
GENESEE COUNTY/Magical Mistress finished strong to win Batavia feature
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Wind, snow and single-digit wind chills set the stage for racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 20) afternoon. But despite those conditions, Magical Mistress delivered the goods in the $9,500 featured pace for fillies and mares. Magical Mistress (Kyle Cummings) …
BATAVIA/A local team of women join students from Batavia Middle School in a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
GENESEE COUNTY/Celebrate Agriculture Dinner tickets are on sale
Press release BATAVIA, NY – Plans are already underway for the 20th Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6 pm at the Alexander Fire Hall. This annual event is a celebration of Genesee County’s #1 Industry, Agriculture! The highlight of the night is …
NYS/Agriculture Department reminds dairy producers to apply for $21.6 million Dairy Modernization Grant Program
Part of Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State, the Dairy Modernization Grant Program Will Help Farmers and Dairy Cooperatives Install New Technologies for the Transportation and Storage of Milk Application Deadline is February 14, Additional Information and Application Here Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …
NYS/AG Commissioner announces funding available to boost county and local fairs
$350,000 Will Help Bring Participating Youth Groups to Experience New York Traditions at Local Fairs During Summer 2025 $500,000 Will Enhance Advertising, Promotion, and Education Efforts at 50 Fairs Statewide Initiatives Build on Governor’s Commitment to Improve Youth and Agricultural Programming at County Fairs, Enhance Coordination Between Local Fairs and …
WNY/January is Cervical Health Awareness Month: A Call to Action

Press release January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cervical health and encourage proactive steps in preventing cervical cancer. The New York State Department of Health reports that around 843 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in New York State. …