GENESEE COUNTY/Itsallaboutfaith N makes it two straight in Batavia Open

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite high winds and a sloppy track, Itsallaboutfaith N blazed a trail from start to finish to claim his second straight $13,000 Open Handicap pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 6) afternoon.  Brett …

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BATAVIA/10-year-old victim succumbs to injuries in Vine Street fire, two other children in critical condition

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department reports that the 10 year old victim of this morning’s house fire at 3 Vine Street has succumbed to his injuries and is deceased. The other children are listed in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester at this time. The Department is working alongside …

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BATAVIA/Police and Fire Departments continue to investigate early morning fire on Vine Street where 3 children were rescued

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department and Fire Department are currently investigating a structure fire that occurred in the early morning hours of February 6, 2025 on Vine Street in the City of Batavia. At approximately 12:45 AM the Genesee County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from …

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