(Provided photos/information) The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says they knew something wasn’t right since she was 5 months old. “We have been in and out of the hospital with her,” says her grandmother Edna Higgins. About this time last year, she started having trouble eating. “She would start …
Press release The Board of Directors of The Jerome Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 39th Health and Humanitarian Award is Jay Gsell. This prestigious award recognizes volunteer men and women of Genesee County who have helped promote the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of area …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading driver, Drew Monti, added to his already considerable lead on Saturday (Nov. 16) night after bagging five more winners during the proceedings. Monti won with Soul Assassin (1:55.2, $6.70), Actor Hanover (1:56.1, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Benefitting from post one and a perfect trip, Crazy Brother Jim (Rock Vinci) scored an easy victory in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Nov. 15) evening. Longshot Alan (John Cummings Jr.) …
Press release/provided photos Conservation students at the Genesee Valley BOCES Batavia Career and Technical Education Center recently took part in an intensive STOP THE BLEED training program led by Mercy Flight. This nationally acclaimed campaign, developed by the American College of Surgeons, empowers individuals to respond quickly and effectively to …
Video of meeting-November 14, 2024 SPECIAL MEETINGGENESEE COUNTY LEGISLATURETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 AT 3:00 PMOLD COURT HOUSE, 7 MAIN ST. BATAVIA, NYLEGISLATIVE CHAMBERSThe Genesee County Legislature and City of Batavia Council will hold a special meeting onThursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Court House in the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $23,931 carryover and $75,000 guaranteed pool through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program for the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night generated $79,508 new money, producing a $102,701 total pool that …
NYS Veterans Home/Batavia, NY- Veterans Day Services November 11, 2024
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night, there is a $23,931 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Nov. 13) night and track management has announced that pool will …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — An Open pace and an Open trot, both valued at $13,000, were center stage at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 9) night and the winners of both events went gate to wire to do it. …