Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (WROTBC) today announced it will distribute $3,725,429 to its 17 member municipalities for the second quarter of 2026, making the largest second quarter distribution in the Corporation’s history. “The record distribution reflects the continued strong performance of Batavia Downs Gaming …
Information from a provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of 57-year-old William A. Warf of Perry, NY, after he displayed a large knife in close quarters and then stated that he was homicidal with Law Enforcement and Emergency Services on July 27th, 2026. Warf was arrested …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Jessica Hallett) Batavia, NY— A single field of seven of the best Empire State-bred sophomore trotting fillies will line up for a bounty of $119,700 when the New York Sire Stakes makes its second stop at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, July …
On July 25th, 2026, at about 7:23p.m., Zachary D. Jackson, 27, of Montague, NJ, was charged with 11 counts of confinement of companion animal in a vehicle/extreme temperature, after deputies responded to 8315 Park Road, Batavia Downs, for several dogs reportedly locked in a vehicle that was not running, with …
ROAD CLOSURE & TRAFFIC DELAYS MILLING OF ROADWAY ROAD CLOSURE & TRAFFIC DELAYS TO ALL TRAFFIC UTILIZING COLONIAL BLVDColonial Blvd – Route 5/West Main Street Rd to END (In the Town of Batavia)On Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM milling operations will occur on Colonial Blvd.Traffic should …
Press release/provided photo With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature – ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. ISOBUS technology provides enhanced operator control with features such as belts on and direction of travel, headland automation functions, the ability to adjust float …
Press release NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – Three of the four home teams were victorious on Monday evening, but there will be a new champion in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) after the Saugerties Stallions were upset by the Utica Blue Sox in the quarterfinals round of the 2026 …
Press release Longtime Veterans’ Affairs Committee member says New York must do better for disabled veterans Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia), a veteran and one of the longest-serving members of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is calling for improvements to New York’s access to Home for Heroes and other veterans programs …
Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health is proud to announce that United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of a select number hospitals in the nation to achieve a zero central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate in intensive care units and select hospital wards. This is according to the …
The 4H Orleans County Fair is in and will be up and running all week. The Midway opens on Tuesday with Main Event Amusements. There will be $35 Unlimited Ride Wristbands during this session. Link to the fair schedule: Fair Schedule | Cornell Cooperative Extension