GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia BID hosting Boxcar Derby Saturday

Press release/submitted photo BATAVIA – The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) invites the community to join thefestivities planned for the 3rd annual BID Boxcar Derby Saturday August 17th.The Derby will once again be held on Ellicott Avenue in Batavia, with 24 racers competing to win the Suozzi Memorial Cup. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Cemetery Association Halloween Candlelight Ghost Walk

The Batavia Cemetery is on Harvester Avenue Press release The Batavia Cemetery Association is excited to announce that the annual Halloween Candlelight Ghost Walk will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024! Join us for some spooky fun on a ghost walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue …

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GENESEE COUNTY/House of Bounce has officially opened their new location for kids and families of all ages in Downtown Batavia

Video of Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting with Chamber President Brian Cousins Justina Rapone and her husband Pasquale have been working on their new location at 85 Main Street since December 2023, after outgrowing their original location on Harvester Avenue. Located in Downtown Batavia, the House of Bounce is 12,000 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Ricky Palermo Comedy Night returns to Batavia Downs in September

Tickets and Sponsorship Packages on sale now Press release On Saturday, September 21st, the 2nd Annual Ricky Palermo Foundation Comedy Night will be held inside the Park Place room featuring comedy from Nick Marra, Dan Viola, and Tim Meier.  Attendees will receive a buffet dinner, free drink and $25 in Free Play.  Sponsorship …

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Genesee County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI END OF SUMMER / LABOR DAY High Visibility Engagement Campaign August 14th – September 2nd

Press release Genesee County law enforcement agencies, including the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police Department and Village of LeRoy Police Department are participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI Campaign starts on August …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Town Board asked to consider making an ‘inclusive’ playground at Emery Park

Julie Carasone speaks to the Stafford Town Board about the possibility of an inclusive playground at Emery Park (photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Former Stafford resident Julie Carasone gives town officials high marks for keeping Emery Park in excellent condition – calling the recreation area’s …

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