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 …
TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 12, 2024 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Financial Report Approval of July 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approval of Fire Department Report Approval of CEO/ZEO Report Approval of the Assessor’s Report A D Call Application Resolution 50 Accepting WD #12 Information Resolution 51 …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Jessica Hallett) Batavia, NY — Wednesday (Aug. 14) night at Batavia Downs, one five horse field consisting of 2-year-old pacing fillies will line up in the New York sire Stakes for their shot at the winner’s share of the $102,500 purse …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Dave McNeight III, aka “Triple Sticks”, doubled his nickname on Tuesday (Aug. 13) night after he struck six wins on his opponents at Batavia Downs. McNeight won with Italia Seelster (1:57.2, $4.00), Arco N (1:56.3, …
James Pontillo and his wife, Laura (photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The people have spoken and now it’s up to the Stafford Town Board to listen to them. That’s the message conveyed at Monday night’s town board meeting by James Pontillo, owner of the former …
(Information from a provided press release) Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Sen. George Borrello dedicated a portion of Route 77 between Broadway Road and Sumner Road in Darien as the “Sgt. Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway” on Tuesday morning. Hawley and Borrello sponsored a proposal that was signed into law by …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As a 60-year member and former chief of the Stafford Fire Department, David Vicary knows a thing or two about the volunteer firefighting business. Speaking at Monday night’s Stafford Town Board meeting, which attracted about 40 residents, Vicary said he thinks the fire company …
Press release The City of Batavia is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The banners will be placed on Redfield Parkway and Richmond Ave. from Memorial Day – Labor …
Press release/Sheriff’s Office photo K9 Otto has served the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office for 8 years and is scheduled to retire soon. Otto was born in Holland on July 26, 2014, and was imported through Upstate K9 in October 2016 where he was then paired with Deputy Jeff Cole. Throughout …
Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, August 12, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Wendy Villone as the Director of Educational Technology, effective September 12, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Wendy Villone to the Batavia City …