GENESEE COUNTY/Monti wins five including feature at Batavia Wednesday

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading driver, Drew Monti, showed why he is on top after winning five more races on Wednesday (Oct. 23) night. That included the featured $12,000 Open Handicap pace for fillies and mares with …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Zoning Board of Appeals Regular meeting/October 21, 2024

Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Monday, October 21, 2024, 7:00 pm Batavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY AGENDA Call the Public Hearing to order for Kolb Family Automotive – 4003 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York. Close Public Hearing. Call Zoning …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sex offender going to prison for 10 years on new child pornography charge

Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jordan E. Brodie, 37, of LeRoy, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Chamber of Commerce call for nominations

Press release The Chamber’s Annual Awards Committee has announced the “2024” Annual Award Ceremony will beheld on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Batavia Downs Gaming, Park Road, Batavia. This is the County’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service and volunteerism. Please note …

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Press release/Genesee/Orleans County Health Dept. This year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place from October 20-26. NLPPW is a call to unite individuals, organizations, and government to reduce childhood lead exposure by raising awareness about lead poisoning prevention. This week emphasizes various ways parents, caregivers, and communities can …

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