By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced that Drew Monti and Sam Smith are the top driver and trainer for the summer/fall race meet at …
Press release BATAVIA, NY – Plans are already underway for the 20th Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6 pm at the Alexander Fire Hall. This annual event is a celebration of Genesee County’s #1 Industry, Agriculture! The highlight of the night is …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The final $13,000 fillies and mares Open Handicap pace of the year was featured at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Dec. 4) night and Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) laid claim to the victory despite dealing …
Kashaun Pruitt, 40, of Attica, NY, is charged with knowingly making/possessing dangerous contraband in prison 1st degree, a class D felony, and was arrested on November 25, 2024, in a May 8th, 2024 incident in the Town of Attica. Pruitt was held on no bail. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ryan P. Clarke, 35, …
Press release The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. is announcing their Annual Scholarship and Community Service Awards and calling for applications. Scholarships are open to all Graduating Seniors (male or female) in Genesee County High Schools and the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (GVEP). The students need to have …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Winter hit Batavia Downs hard on Saturday (Nov. 30) night and a spate of scratches due to weather related transportation issues shortened many of the fields. But the horses that did show up went dashing …
Local professionals who attended the suicide prevention conference are, from left, Lynne C. Mignemi, Morgan Williams, Sue Gagne, Katelyn Zufall, Sara Andrew, Cheryl Netter, Sherri Bensley and Nola Goodrich-Kresse. Peter Mittiga also attended. Press release/provided photos The Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming Pathway to Hope Suicide Prevention Coalition was recognized at the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Earlier this week, Batavia Downs’ leading driver, Drew Monti, achieved a major milestone when he surpassed $20 million dollars in career earnings, which came over the last 12-year for the 30-year-old reinsman. And on Wednesday …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite not finishing worse than second in her last four starts, Oaxacan Dream N was overlooked by the betting public and sent off at 20-1. That turned out to be a mistake as the 8-year-old …
The Genesee County Drug Task Force has arrested a City of Batavia man after an investigation into the possession, transportation, and sale of crack cocaine in and around the City of Batavia. Carl E. Canterbury, 54, of S. Main St., Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with two counts of …