GENESEE COUNTY/Three straight for Starlitcresentroll at Batavia Downs

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — When Starlitcresentroll made his first start at Batavia Downs on October 18, he was claimed by Lucky Label Stable and he hasn’t lost a race since. On Friday (Nov. 8), Starlitcresentroll won his third straight …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs to recognize veterans with a free meal and drink on Monday, November 11th

Press release Batavia, NY – On the heels of a record-setting weekend,New Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown announced today that Batavia Downs will pay tribute to ourveterans with a Veterans Day complimentary meal and drink for those that visit on Monday, November 11th.  Batavia Downs anticipates a busy holiday …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING/Everyone is invited to Independent Living of the Genesee Region for National Rural Health Day

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is welcoming anyone from the GOW (Genesee Orleans Wyoming Counties to stop into their office underneath the Green Awning at 319 West Main Street in the Crickler Executive Business Center in Batavia, NY 14020.  You are invited to stop in anytime between 9:00 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Salvation Army of Batavia kicks off its Annual Red Kettle Campaign

Local businesses and organizations can help the non-profit raise 50% of its goal before bell ringing begins Press release The Salvation Army of Batavia will kick off its 2024 Red Kettle Campaign this month with the goal of raising $100,000. The annual fundraiser supports Salvation Army programs and services in …

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BATAVIA/Genesee Valley BOCES Partners with Mercy Flight to Provide STOP THE BLEED® Training for Conservation Students

Press release Batavia, NY — On November 12, conservation students at the Genesee Valley BOCES Batavia Career and Technical Education Center will have a unique opportunity to learn critical emergency skills through STOP THE BLEED training facilitated by Mercy Flight. STOP THE BLEED is a national campaign developed by the American College of …

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BATAVIA/Edward Jones to Host Holiday Open House

Press release Michael Marsh and David Hall, Edward Jones financial advisors in Batavia, invite the public to attend a holiday open house from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, December 7th at 7 Jackson St. Batavia NY. “We are happy to be part of the Genesee community and would like to express our appreciation for the confidence and support we receive year-round,” Hall said. Light refreshments will be …

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BATAVIA/Hawley honors historic WNY businesses with state historic business preservation registry recognition

Press release/provided photos Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) was proud to honor Chapin International and Max Pies Furniture, two staple businesses in Western New York, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for being officially designated on the New York Historic Business Preservation Registry (HBPR). Established in 1920, the HBPR highlights the legacy of …

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