On July 17, 2026, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office arrested Huang Dong, 37, of Brooklyn, NY, following an investigation into an organized retail fraud scheme targeting Walmart locations throughout New York State. The investigation began after Walmart Asset Protection personnel reported that a suspect attempted to return a high-value computer …
Stephanie Albright, Project Engineer from APD Engineering Architecture in Victor, presented a new sketch plan for the Taco Bell Project at West Main and Montclair Avenue at Tuesday evening’s City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee meeting. Albright says New York State Department of Transportation would not allow entry and …
The Perry Police Department is investigating a disturbing case of suspected animal cruelty that occurred this afternoon, July 21,2026, on Simmons Road At approximately 2:45 p.m., officers were alerted to several kittens in the roadway on Simmons Road between Rt. 20A and Page Road. Upon investigation. officers located four deceased …
Revised Restrictions Allow Rescue Pets from Impacted Areas to Come Into New York State, Pending Treatment Urges Livestock Producers to Stay Vigilant, Strengthen Biosecurity Measures, and Implement On-Farm Conservation Practices to Ensure Animal Health No Cases of New World Screwworm Detected in New York State Press release The New York …
Ady O’Donnell, Karizma Wescott and Mallory Boyce with district administrators, coaches and family members. Not pictured: Sophia Lawrence Press release/provided photos The Batavia City School District is recognizing its state championship–winning outdoor track relay teams and an award-winning student-performer following historic achievements in recent weeks. On June 13 at Webster …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Liberty Style courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs will open their 2026 harness racing season on Wednesday (July 22) and the New York Sire Stakes will be on hand to add some excitement to that initial card. One …
Press release Genesee County is opening a second application round for the Vacant Rental Program, a New York State-funded initiative that supports the rehabilitation of vacant residential units and the conversion of vacant spaces into safe, quality, and affordable long-term rental housing. The County recommended 12 projects totaling 17 units …
VIDEO-Batavia Muckdogs catcher Luke Rybczynski takes a little ribbing before dunking BPD Police Chief Christopher Camp on Monday night, during the City of Batavia Police Department Community Night. The annual community building event brought City of Batavia neighbors and BPD officers together for a night of fun with interactive vendors, …