GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia is accepting applications for a part-time City Historian

Press release The City of Batavia is now accepting applications for the position of Part-Time CityHistorian. This paid, part-time position plays an important role in preserving, documenting, andpromoting the City of Batavia’s rich history. The City Historian is responsible for compiling, researching, and maintaining historical records and datarelated to the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/FEBREWary Beer Walk planned for February 28th in Downtown Batavia

Press release The Batavia Business Improvement District is excited to announce the return of the popularFEBREWary Beer Walk on Saturday, February 28th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This fan favorite winter event invites participants to sip, stroll, and shop their way through downtown Batavia. Registration begins at 3:45 p.m., 43 …

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Batavia Downs Results-Thursday Jan. 15th, 2026

Batavia Downs ResultsThursday Jan 15, 2026 1st – $5,500 Pace 2:02.03-Timeto Communicate (Br Beckwith) 2.74 2.44 2.105-Dry Ridge Ace (Ky Cummings)   16.52 11.082-Farmerwhosemydaddy (Ky Swift)     3.86EXACTA (3/5) $19.11TRIFECTA (3/5/2) $27.48 Also – Naked Truth, Major Battle, Freestarflight, I’m The Rock, Premier Tess 2nd – $7,500 Pace 1:58.41-Avion …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Beckwith bags five as snow slams Batavia Downs Thursday

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Gaming (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — Heavy oscillating snow squalls that fell throughout the card and temperatures that hovered around 15-degrees provided the conditions to be dealt with for those racing at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 15) afternoon. But despite the …

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City of Batavia commits to maintaining the City Centre concourse with key interior improvements

Press release The City of Batavia is reaffirming its responsibility to care for and maintain the City CentreConcourse as a public asset that serves residents, visitors, and local businesses. As part of that commitment, the City is advancing several important improvement projects designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall …

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