By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Even though it was getaway day at Batavia Downs as the curtain came down on the 2024 summer/fall meeting on Saturday (Dec. 7) night, the competition was fast and furious during a card that saw …
Jay Gsell opens a gift from The Jerome Foundation – something from MacKenzie-Childs – as Robert Balbick, foundation president, looks on. (Photos by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service It was Jay Gsell who received the 39th Health and Humanitarian Award of Genesee County from The Jerome Foundation on …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The Jackpot Super Hi-5 at Batavia Downs has not been hit in several days and as a result, the carryover has grown to $4,723 after Wednesday’s action. With the meet coming to an end on Saturday (Dec. 7), this must be …
By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced the horses of the meet at The Downs, whose meet will conclude on Saturday (Dec. 7). Dougadougadew (Deweycheatumnhowe-Fashionablefilly) …
By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced that Drew Monti and Sam Smith are the top driver and trainer for the summer/fall race meet at …
By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos from Cable Shoers Facebook) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce that longtime western New York blacksmith, Ray Cable, will be given their 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for his over 60-years of …
Press release On Friday, December 6th, the GENESEE AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION RAMPARTS MITE DIVISION (8U) will host their 2nd annual “Merry Mitemas Tournament at the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Evans Street in Batavia NY. The Opening game will begin Friday, December 6 at 12pm. Twenty-two teams from the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The final $13,000 fillies and mares Open Handicap pace of the year was featured at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Dec. 4) night and Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) laid claim to the victory despite dealing …
Press release Michael Marsh and David Hall, Edward Jones financial advisors in Genesee County, invite the public to attend a holiday open house from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, December 7th at 7 Jackson Street during Christmas in the City. Light refreshments will be served. Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm with 20,000 financial advisors as of Nov. 4, …
Siblings Aiden and Ava get their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus before enjoying some cookies and refreshments and coloring their special frame for the picture. (Provided information/photos) Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance at The Recovery Station on Clinton Street Road, Batavia, on Wednesday evening, spreading …