Thomas M. Tacito, 63, of Park Rd., Batavia, NY, is charged with arson 5th degree/intentionally damaging property, a class A misdemeanor, after intentionally damaging property by fire at 8212 Park Rd., the Relax Inn, in Batavia on July 28, 2023 at 1:02p.m. Tacito was transported to the Genesee County Jail …
Press release No matter who we are or where we come from, we all know at least one person affectedby opioid use disorder (OUD). An estimated 2.1 million Americans have OUD. Since 2019, there have been 53 fatal opioid overdoses in Genesee County, with additionaldeaths still pending official causes of …
Press release Youth Court is a voluntary alternative for young people who face disciplinary action through school or law enforcement. Youth who are referred admit to the charge and appear before a court of their peers. Three youth judges listen to both sides of the issue and determine an appropriate disposition. The …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Batavia Downs spotlight shone brightly on Joe Chindano Jr. Saturday night (Aug. 5) as he trained and drove the winners of both weekly features while producing one record breaking performance in the process. First …
Video of ribbon cutting on August 4, 2023 Provided information Twenty 6th -10th grade students used math, process thinking skills, power tools, safety equipment, and the power of teamwork to build a picnic pavilion at the Fleming Hill Area at the Genesee County Park & Forest this past week in …
Application period opens Sept 15th, 2023 Press release The application period for the 2024 Statewide Community Regrant Program (SCR), administeredby GO ART!, will open Sept 15 and run through Nov 1, 2023. Genesee and Orleans Counties nonprofit organizations and artists planning arts related programming, events, and public art are encouraged …
Press release Batavia, NY – The Fargo Road Bridge Replacement Project is set to commence on August 14th, 2023,bringing essential improvements to the bridge located over Black Creek near Route 63 and Little CanadaExtension. The current 11-foot-wide jack arch bridge will be replaced with a modern 28-foot precast concrete archbridge …
Solar projects have proposed investments generating over $127.4 million in municipal revenues since 2019 Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors accepted an initial resolution for Oak Orchard Solar 3 LLC’s community solar farm project in the town of Batavia at the …
Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in August. The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on August 10, 2023 from 4-6:30pm at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia) The Orleans County …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two divisions of New York Sire Stake 2-year-old pacing fillies convened at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) to claim their share of the $110,100 in purses up for grabs and both victories were achieved …