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, …
Video of meeting-July 20, 2026 Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:00 pm Batavia Town Court Facility, 4120 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, New York AGENDA Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Designation of Alternate Member(s) …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — All the preparations are complete and the anticipation to see the horses go behind the gate is high as live harness racing is set to return to Genesee County on Wednesday, July 22 when Batavia Downs …
Press release The Genesee County Department of Public Works will close a portion of Creek Road in the Town of Batavia beginning the week of July 27, 2026, to replace a deteriorated cross culvert. Creek Road will be closed between Putnam Road and Brookville Road, near Cook Road, for approximately …
Information from a provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of 43-year-old Joel Landcastle, no address provided. Landcastle is charged with Aggravated Harassment after further investigation following a harassment complaint on July 13th, 2026. Landcastle allegedly called the victim sixty-nine times within the span of twenty minutes …
Abbreviations: F = felony, M = misdemeanor, V = violation, T = traffic infraction On June 2, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Dakoda Watson of Albion, NY, with Petit Larceny (M) in the Town of Albion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ On June 6, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joseph …