Press release At approximately 9:37 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a report of power lines down in the roadway on Creek Rd at the City of Batavia line. The City of Batavia Fire Department and Batavia Police Department responded and located a …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Co-features valued at $13,500 each topped the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug.17) night and the victorious parties of both events were no stranger to the winner’s circle. First in the Open trot, Treasured …
Kyle Mlyniec, 8, of Batavia, NY, is the first-place winner in the 3rd Annual BID Boxcar Derby held on Ellicott Avenue in Batavia on Saturday morning. Mlyniec participated in last year’s Boxcar Derby, but this is the first time he has placed in the event. He says his sister and …
Jason Scheff, long time lead vocalist for Chicago (left photo by Mike Pettinella) and Tommy DeCarlo/Lead vocalist for Boston, Rock the Downs for the last time this summer. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) Fireworks celebrate the last show of the Rockin the Downs series for 2024. (Photo by Kari Hagglund) Video–Fireworks …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Last Martini served up the first career loss to Cowgirl Hanover after she went gate to wire in the lone $102,500 division of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday …
Press release/submitted photo BATAVIA – The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) invites the community to join thefestivities planned for the 3rd annual BID Boxcar Derby Saturday August 17th.The Derby will once again be held on Ellicott Avenue in Batavia, with 24 racers competing to win the Suozzi Memorial Cup. …
Video of Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting with Chamber President Brian Cousins Justina Rapone and her husband Pasquale have been working on their new location at 85 Main Street since December 2023, after outgrowing their original location on Harvester Avenue. Located in Downtown Batavia, the House of Bounce is 12,000 …
Tickets and Sponsorship Packages on sale now Press release On Saturday, September 21st, the 2nd Annual Ricky Palermo Foundation Comedy Night will be held inside the Park Place room featuring comedy from Nick Marra, Dan Viola, and Tim Meier. Attendees will receive a buffet dinner, free drink and $25 in Free Play. Sponsorship …
On 8/7/2024, Mark W. McWethy, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree. Police were called to the parking lot of 7-Eleven on East Main Street, for the report of a person …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Jessica Hallett) Batavia, NY — Wednesday (Aug. 14) night at Batavia Downs, one five horse field consisting of 2-year-old pacing fillies will line up in the New York sire Stakes for their shot at the winner’s share of the $102,500 purse …