A message from our President and CEO, Henry Wojtaszek: The Batavia Downs Family is extremely saddened by the loss of Sergeant SanFratello and send our very deepest condolences to his family. We rarely have incidents at our facility in large part due to the incredible efforts of people like Sergeant …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the investigation into a line-of-duty death incident that occurred at Batavia Downs on March 10, 2024, at approximately 12:45 am (prior to DST) to the City of Batavia Police Department. This incident resulted in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, …
Press release It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Genesee County Sheriff reports the line-of-duty death of Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, age 54, who passed away on March 10, 2024, following his involvement in an incident while working a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs. The City …
George S. Luce, 54, of Holley, NY was arrested and charged with strangulation 2nd degree and assault 3rd degree after an incident on Park Road in Batavia, NY, on March 6, 2024 at 10:42p.m. Luce allegedly choked and punched a female. Luce was processed at the Genesee County Jail and …
Activities at-a-glance by type Batavia, NY – The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share with the community the special events and promotions that are planned throughout Genesee County in commemoration of the April 8th total Solar Eclipse. Below is a list of Free Public Viewing Locations, Public …
Press release With traveling increasing for Spring Break, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are encouraging residents to check their measles vaccination status. If you are not up-to-date on the measles vaccine, contact your healthcare provider and get vaccinated. Cases of measles are increasing worldwide and in …
Town of Byron community solar farm advanced by board Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors approved a final resolution for a proposed market-rate housing development on MedTech Drive in the town of Batavia at its board meeting on Thursday, March 7th, …
File photo Press release Expansion will create 48 new jobs and generate an economic impact of almost $50 million BATAVIA, NY –The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) Board of Directors approved a final resolution for HP Hood’s $120 million proposed expansion project at its meeting on Thursday, March 7, …
On 3/2/2024, Aaron J. Fix, 50, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Fix interfered with a Genesee County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was conducting a traffic stop on East Main Street, …
Pictured Left to Right: Adam Wheeler, Business Education Teacher Early College High School, Nathan Sponaugle, Early College High School Student, Shawn Grasby, Grasby Consulting (provided photo) Press release During his senior year at Attica Central High School, Nathan Sponaugle embarked on a transformative journey into the solar energy sector, facilitated …