Press release/provided photos Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) was proud to honor Chapin International and Max Pies Furniture, two staple businesses in Western New York, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for being officially designated on the New York Historic Business Preservation Registry (HBPR). Established in 1920, the HBPR highlights the legacy of …
Nathaniel A. Finta, 20, of Oakfield, NY, is charged with assault 2nd degree and criminal mischief 4th degree following an investigation on N. Main Street in Oakfield on October 29, 2024 at 6:30p.m. Finta allegedly burned another person’s clothing, and stuck the victim in the face with an open hand, …
The Batavia/Notre Dame United Hockey team has revealed their new jerseys for the 2024/25 season. 18 players from BND Hockey assisted at the Play Hockey for Free event at the McCarthy Arena on Evans Street in Batavia on Saturday morning, wearing the new look jerseys for the first time. Head …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Impressive efforts were put in by pacer Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) and trotter Dougadougadew (Kyle Cummings) as they each captured their respective divisions of $13,000 Open Handicaps featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 2) …
The Genesee Amateur Hockey Association held their annual Try Hockey for Free clinic as part of USA Hockey’s Try Hockey program during Hockey Week across America on Saturday morning at the McCarthy Arena on Evans Street in Batavia. Coordinator Sharon Valyear-Gray says there were about 30 kids ages 4-9 who …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was lights, camera, action for Famous Dan on Friday (Nov. 1) night after he muscled his way to the top and then cruised home a winner in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs. …
The public is encouraged to come and enjoy a fun night of celebration and hope. Press release CHAPIN International, Inc. will be featured as the Executive Producer with a $3000 sponsorship in honor of Genesee Cancer Assistance’s Annual Dinner Event. John Riter, representing the local Merrill Lynch office and Gerace …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After getting some class and post relief from her last two starts, Won Surreal Deal impressively toured the facility at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 30) evening en route to her sixth win of the …
(Provided information and photo) On Tuesday, October 29th, teacher Charlie Voorhees had some help installing a new CNC router for the Batavia Technology Department. BHS has been working feverishly to improve the opportunities available to students by making some major upgrades. Learning about and operating tools of the trade is …
Press release Genesee County law enforcement officers are joining forces with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program and agencies across New York State to participate in special efforts to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives. This coordinated effort is conducted to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. …