GENESEE COUNTY/Stalbaum strikes twice Sunday in Batavia Opens

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Saratoga shippers have been a major factor at Batavia Downs this meet, and that trend continued on Sunday (Aug. 2) afternoon when Larry Stalbaum, aka The Bomber, rolled in with a pair of his stable …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Romulus man charged with unlawful surveillance

(Information from provided press releases from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office) Joshua A. Nichols, 41, of Romulus, NY, is charged with unlawful surveillance 2nd degree, after allegedly placing a USB wall mounted charger, which contained a hidden camera within, in a bathroom of the victim’s residence in Darien, NY, on …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Celebrate Summer at the 2026 Wyoming County Fair-eight days of agriculture, entertainment, family, fun & americana return to Pike, August 15-22

Press release/provided photos PIKE, NY — Summer traditions shine bright as the Wyoming County Fair returns to Pike, New York, from August 15-22, 2026, inviting visitors from across Western New York to experience one of the region’s most beloved agricultural celebrations. This year’s patriotic theme, “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights,” …

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GLOW With Your Hands to Launch 2026 Career Exploration event with kick-off celebration in Orleans County

Press release The GLOW With Your Hands Committee will officially launch the 2026 GLOW With Your Hands Manufacturing Career Exploration Event with a special kick-off celebration on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Orleans Career and Technical Education Center (OCTEC) in Medina. For the first time, …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Batavia man who led police on a pursuit at the end of July charged

Submitted photo-7.25.26 On 7/25/2026, Anthony M. Manara, 35, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations. Manara was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute at a residence …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Union employees at Batavia Downs say they are at impasse; Informational Picket held on Friday afternoon

Video and interviews from Informational Picket outside of Batavia Downs on Friday afternoon. Batavia Downs statement after Informational Picket on Friday: Danielle N. Fleming, Vice President- Human Resources WROTBC Batavia Downs Gaming There are 174 employees in the Batavia Downs Gaming unit, the previous collective bargaining agreement expired December 31, …

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