City of Batavia Police Chief Shawn Heubusch ready to shop on Saturday morning at Walmart. Information from a provided press release The City of Batavia Police Department and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 10th annual “Shop with a Cop” event at Walmart on Veterans Memorial Drive in …
(File Photo) By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — The 2024 racing season wrapped up at Batavia Downs last Saturday (Dec. 7) night and that also closed the track’s books for the year. After all the paperwork was finalized, the bottom line showed that the business of harness …
Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is again working with the University Heights Arts Association (UHAA) to showcase the talents of another local young artist, Hope Smith. Her paintings will be displayed in the Independent Living Center lobby at 319 West Main Street, left rear, in the …
On 11/28/2024, Scott J. Hinze, 38, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, Criminal Tampering 3rd degree, and Petit Larceny. Hinze was arrested on a warrant stemming from an incident in July of 2024, where he allegedly damaged and tampered with …
Video clip of the Genesee Chorale Magnificat Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:00 PM St. James Episcopal Church 405 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Join the Genesee Chorale as it presents “Magnificat” by Taylor Scott Davis. The Magnificat has been put to interpretation through music by hundreds of composers; the most …
Highlighted by the return of ZBTB in May Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel have announced tickets are now available for several indoor concerts happening in the Park Place Event Center on Thursdays throughout the upcoming Winter and Spring months. All events will have General Admission tickets …
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) …