Category: Batavia
BATAVIA/NYS funding supports construction of new sidewalks, shared use paths, bus shelters and other improvements
Press release The City of Batavia is a recipient of $1,153,534 to install sidewalk connecting the Jackson Street Elementary School with Batavia Middle School. The award comes from Governor Kathy Hochul as part of a $97.7M Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), being administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. …
BATAVIA/Ramble Art and Music Festival 2024 going on until 10PM on Saturday
GENESEE COUNTY/New text line launched for Batavia Downs race office
Press release Batavia, NY — All connections of horses pointed towards racing at Batavia Downs this year should note that a new text line has been established to relay vital information regarding draws and racing action for the upcoming meet that will start on Saturday, July 27. Horsemen and women …
GENESEE COUNTY/Tom Agosti appointed as race secretary at Batavia Downs
BATAVIA/Northgate Church announces dedication and Grand Opening of Northgate Playground
Press release Northgate Church is thrilled to announce the dedication and grand opening of the Northgate Playground on July 14, 2024, at noon. We warmly invite the community to join us at Northgate’s North Campus (8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, NY) for this special event. The Northgate Playground is open …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Bank Street man charged after allegedly threatening a person with a hammer during an argument
On 6/13/2024, Peter J. Cino, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Cino struck another person during an argument on Bank Street and threatened them with a hammer. He was arraigned …
BATAVIA/Police arrest man involved in stand-off on South Main Street on Friday
(Information from a provided press release from the Batavia Police Department) Martin F. Jones, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on June 28, 2024, following a brief stand-off on South Main Street in the City of Batavia. At approximately 12:00 PM on June 28, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center …
BATAVIA/Notre Dame High School appoints new Principal and Director of Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment
Press release The Notre Dame Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of two school administrators. Effective July 1, 2024, both Lindsay Warner and Julia Rogers will take on key leadership roles for the school. Lindsay has been appointed Principal of Notre Dame Junior/ Senior High School. Julia …
GENESEE COUNTY/YWCA of Genesee County Receives Grant to Expand Services
Press release YWCA of Genesee County is excited to announce a $50,000 grant from the Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to add Crisis Counseling Services for Genesee County. For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term …