File photo-October 2023–First place winner Frannie from Buffalo, with her owner Bernadette Hall of Buffalo, NY. Races and Family Events will take place on October 13th Press release BATAVIA – Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel are asking for entrants into their Annual Dachshund Races, scheduled to begin at 2pm …
On 9/3/2024, Michael J. Stack, 47, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Attempted Robbery 3rd degree, Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd degree, Menacing 2nd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that …
The City of Batavia Fire Department Is Offering Free Car Seat Checks by Certified Technicians Press release Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 15-21. The annual safety …
Video of 2024 Walk Kick Off-September 14, 2024 The Genesee/Wyoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held at Centennial Park on Saturday morning. Chairperson Julia Rogers says about 383 walkers were signed up ahead of the walk, there were also walk- up participants. The group’s goal is to raise $108,000 this …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Johnny Boy led at every station en route to victory in the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 13) night. Kevin Cummings sent Johnny Boy to the front from post one while …
Press release All motorists please be aware the following streets (listed in the following predicted order) willexperience traffic delays on Tuesday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 18th betweenthe hours of 6am – 4pm for resurfacing operations: ~ Tuesday 9/17Kibbe AvenueOakland AvenueJackson AvenueWilliams StreetOsterhout AvenueEvans Street~ Wednesday 9/18Thomas AvenuePorter AvenueDellinger AvenueDouglas …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Driver Joe Chindano Jr. put on a driving clinic at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 11) night by winning six races on the card. Chindano scored with NY Hardcore (1:56.3, $5.50), Tidal Shark (1:55.4, $3.60), …
Veterans of the American Legion and Genesee County, Chief Chaplain at VA WNY Healthcare Systems, Peter Ferris, with CDCE Officer Nick Lamarca and Medical Center Director Danielle Bergman. Joshua Spinler, 8th District Commander/Sons of the American Legion from #1280 Cassadaga, NY with a check presentation for VA WNY Buffalo/Batavia and …
First Annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Murder at theSpeakeasy Directed by: Sophie Houseman 11:00 AM or 5:00PMSaturday, September 14 The event will begin at the theater, where we will “set the stage” for the mystery to be solved. Teams will then hit the streets and visit local businesses to gather …
Video of check presentation-Link to more information on MAD Rescue of WNY located in Albion, NY. Money Will be used for Dog Rescue Efforts in Puerto Rico Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Make a Difference (M.A.D) Rescue with a …