Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Organizational, Special Conference, and Business Meetings scheduled for Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia City Centre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The 2024 winter meet kicked off at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 4) and the wagering success the track realized last year picked up right where it left off as a new single card handle …
The City of Batavia Fire Department introduced their new Engine 12 to the public on Wednesday afternoon, with a “Push In” Ceremony at City Fire Headquarters on Evans Street. Chaplain Erhart blessed the new Engine 12 and all firefighters who use the truck. New Engine 12 went into service this …
(Pictured left to right: Jennifer Wesp, Batavia High School Principal; John Jaeger, M.D., Genesee County Medical Society Treasurer; Mohammad Rumi, M.D. Genesee County Medical Society President; Zachary Korzelius, Batavia City School District Foundation President; Jason Smith, Superintendent, Batavia City School District) The donation will provide scholarships to Batavia High School seniors who plan to …
Press release The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Movember campaign for 2023. The department raised $1,700 for Genesee Cancer Assistance with 19 members participating. Pictured are a few members who participated in the campaign with leadership from Genesee Cancer Assistance. Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although the summer/fall meet at Batavia Downs concluded less than four weeks ago, the new year brings a new season of harness racing at the oldest lighted harness track in North America as The Downs …
Press release Call for Artists: GO ART! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage which provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity. Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works …
On 12/25/2023, Victor A. Rivera-Cotto, 55, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Assault 3rd degree, and two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th degree. It’s alleged that Rivera-Cotto violated an order of protection by striking the victim in the face and damaging their phone in order to …
Music Concerts and Samplings Events to go on sale Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for the Park Place Events Center for the first 3 months of 2024. On Thursday, January 11th, Batavia Downs welcomes back the Polka Buzz tapings with Polka Band Seven and …
Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department would like to announce that we will be placing our new Engine 12 in service. To celebrate this occasion, will be conducting a “push-in” ceremony on Jan 3rd, 2024. The push-in ceremony is a tradition in the fire service dating back to …