By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Fast Choice photo courtesy of Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes return to Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 7) and will feature 2-year-old male pacers that will go in two divisions for a total purse of $105,000. The 12 pacers …
(Provided information) The Batavia Police Department hosted its annual Community Night Monday evening at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena. Community Night is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make safer neighborhoods. Various organizations and groups participated in the annual event which …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A pair of $13,500 Open Handicaps – one on the pace and one on the trot – highlighted the Saturday (Aug. 3) night card at Batavia Downs and both events provided exciting finishes. In the …
Nearly 800 participants registered for the 11th Annual GLOW Corporate Cup for 2024 Top finishers/men 1st place-Zak Jantzi/Attica-16:56 2nd place-Zack Hall-16:59 3rd place-John Bruggman-17:13 Top finishers/women 1st place-Abby Jantzi/Attica-20:41 2nd place Caylin Depuy/Le Roy-22:10 Samantha Walker/Dansvillle-22:17 From Team Bontrager, Zak and Abby Jantzi both capture first place for 2024 Video …
YWCA Executive Director Jamie Beedham-Rada and My Sister’s Closet Coordinator Judy Fuller cut the ribbon at the new location down the hall at YWCA of Genesee County at 301 North Street on Thursday. JW Cook/Finger Lakes Regional Representative for Gov. Hochul was also on hand. My Sister’s Closet Boutique has …
Batavia Downs and Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA Milk Products Diamond Sponsors with all sponsor proceeds going to support the K-9 Press release BATAVIA, NY – The City of Batavia Police Department announced that the annual Community Night will take place on Monday, August 5th from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two $57,000 divisions of New York Sire Stake 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings lined up at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 31) evening and a pair of heavily favored Travis Alexander trainees, Howlenthehills (American Ideal-Arielle …
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 Wednesday morning. The pair appeared with counsel to argue motions. Elmore appeared with Assigned Counsel Joseph Lobosco who made a motion to dismiss grand jury testimony that …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Tom Melanson) Batavia, NY — The two hottest pacers currently competing in the 3-year-old colts and geldings division of the New York Sire Stakes will be at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 31) for a head to head tilt in the …
Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that as part of OTB’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the corporation will be making the Tommy DeCarlo, Jason Sheff and August Zadra concert, taking place on August 16th, a show with free General Admission Tickets. Those wishing to attend the concert can pick …