BATAVIA/Community shows up in force to support two children who survived the Vine Street fire last month

Alexis Banks(right) and Heather LaRock-Banks(left) organized a fundraiser for Devaughn Banks, 12, and Damona King, 4, who both survived a house fire at 3 Vine Street after being rescued by City of Batavia Firefighters in the early morning hours of February 6th, 2025. The fundraiser was held at Grace Baptist …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Landmark Brisbane Mansion/Former City Hall

File photos/2024 Press release Batavia, NY, February 24, 2025 – The City of Batavia, in cooperation with the Batavia Development Corporation (BDC), is seeking redevelopment proposals for the historic Brisbane Mansion, located at 10 West Main Street, near the intersection of NY State routes 5 and 63. At the end …

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BATAVIA/New Town Park planned on Park Road; City of Batavia/Public Information meeting planned for Wednesday

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025TIME: 6:00 PMLOCATION: Batavia Town HallADDRESS: 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY Park location 999 Park Road Project: New York Green received funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo for design of …

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BATAVIA/Hemp Lodge, a place for healing, holds Grand Opening at City Centre on Monday

Video of Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting and interviews with co-owners Gregg Boose, Dalton Lamay and Anthony Session Owners of Hemp Lodge-from left-Dalton Lamay, Gregg Boose and Anthony Sessions with Genesee County Chamber of Commerce President Brian Cousins. Roger Grazioplene is General Manager at Hemp Lodge at 10 City Centre …

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BATAVIA/City Council Conference meeting planned for Monday evening

Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Conference Meeting scheduled for Monday, February24th, 2025 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia CityCentre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News Service YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdvZ9lGH0FiD9ADz6Cg6EQ Spectrum Channel …

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BATAVIA/Byrne Dairy project moves forward, looking to break ground in March with an August opening

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEETuesday, February 18, 20256:00 pmCouncil Board RoomOne Batavia City Centre, Batavia NY Christian Brunelle, Sr. Executive V.P. of Byrne Dairy, an agent for Sonbyrne Sales Inc., says he is excited to move forward after incorporating a new landscaping plan, adding more shrubbery at the property line near …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia community members prepared and empowered to perform CPR

Hands-Only CPR training event helps create a Nation of Lifesavers Press release BATAVIA, NY, Feb. 12, 2025 — When someone’s heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. That is why the American Heart Association, …

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