Michael J. Elmore, 33, and Lyndsey J. Wilcox, 39, both of Batavia, NY, appeared in Genesee County Court before Judge Donald G. O’Geen on Friday morning for Huntley Hearings with their attorneys. The pair are each facing charges in the line of duty death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The finest group of pacers ever assembled to compete at Batavia Downs will go to post in the $100,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace on Saturday (Aug.24). The top-flight field of eight have a combined …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — One five horse field of 2-year-old trotting males lined up for $102,500 in the New York Sire Stakes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 21) evening and BJM’s Lil Man was solid from start to …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes returns to Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 21) and brings with it a field of five first-year male trotters who will compete in one dash valued at $102,500. The most successful horse in the field is …
Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024, 7:00 pm Batavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY AGENDA Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Designation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessary New Business …
On 8/13/2024, Nathanial S. Thompson, 23, of Albion, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, Conspiracy 4th degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, and Grand Larceny 3rd degree. File photos-May 27, 2024 Thompson allegedly broke into Barrett’s Batavia Marine on 5/27/2024 and …
Press release At approximately 9:37 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a report of power lines down in the roadway on Creek Rd at the City of Batavia line. The City of Batavia Fire Department and Batavia Police Department responded and located a …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Co-features valued at $13,500 each topped the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug.17) night and the victorious parties of both events were no stranger to the winner’s circle. First in the Open trot, Treasured …
Kyle Mlyniec, 8, of Batavia, NY, is the first-place winner in the 3rd Annual BID Boxcar Derby held on Ellicott Avenue in Batavia on Saturday morning. Mlyniec participated in last year’s Boxcar Derby, but this is the first time he has placed in the event. He says his sister and …
Jason Scheff, long time lead vocalist for Chicago (left photo by Mike Pettinella) and Tommy DeCarlo/Lead vocalist for Boston, Rock the Downs for the last time this summer. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) Fireworks celebrate the last show of the Rockin the Downs series for 2024. (Photo by Kari Hagglund) Video–Fireworks …