By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite his current sharp racing form, Louie The Lilac was grossly overlooked at the windows and sent off at 21-1. However the punter’s snub didn’t faze “Louie” as she blew up the tote board after …
On 9/22/2024, Matthew R. Taylor, 41, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Assault 1st degree, Robbery 1st degree, and Menacing 3rd degree. It’s alleged that Taylor was involved in an altercation with another person on East Main Street, during which he demanded money and caused serious injury to …
The Batavia Blue Devils Girls Volleyball JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams will host Honeoye Falls-Lima for the 3rd Annual Pink Game, benefitting Genesee Cancer Assistance, on October 1, 2024. The JV game is at 5:00p.m. and the Varsity game is at 6:30pm at the Batavia High School Gym Basket raffles …
Press release The YWCA of Genesee County is thrilled to announce the addition of four outstanding women to its Board of Directors, marking a full board of 13 members. Each of these new members brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals and serving the community. Georganne Elia, Board Chair, …
Press release The Genesee County Youth Bureau will be hosting its 21st annual Family Game Night! The event will take place on Friday, October 4th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Batavia City Centre, Batavia, NY 14020. (Please use the entrance of City Hall). The night will consist of interactive booths with activities, games and …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — There was a pair of $13,500 Open Handicap races highlighting the Saturday (Sept. 28) night card at Batavia Downs and the winners of each put in stout efforts in victory on a rain-soaked night in Genesee County. …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Successful first responders are willing to help, are committed to people’s health, are eager to learn, exhibit sound judgment and put others above themselves. When Batavian Peter Flanagan, a former City of Batavia police officer and current City of Batavia firefighter, talks about his …
Press release Batavia, NY – The City of Batavia Fire Department released a new technology to assist in emergencies back in 2022. In honor of Fire Prevention, which starts in October, we are working to add more participants in our free Community Connect application. This application is focused on protecting …
Dennis Bassett, chairman of the WROTB board, fields questions from the media this morning following the announcement that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has been offered a contract to lead the organization. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As anticipated, the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. board …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night. Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) …