BATAVIA/Police are investigating after a burglary at Batavia Marine and Sporting Supply Store

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department is investigating a burglary to a commercial property located at 411 West Main Street, the Batavia Marine and Sporting Supply Store. At approximately 2:30 A.M. on May 27th, police officers were dispatched to a burglar alarm at the location. Upon arrival, it was …

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BATAVIA/3rd Annual City of Batavia Police Dept. Flag Commemoration Ceremony planned for this Wednesday

Press release 3RD ANNUAL BPD FLAG COMMEMORATION CEREMONY The third annual Flag Commemoration Ceremony for deceased members of the Batavia Police Department will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the gravesite of former Patrolman Arthur Luplow in Grandview Cemetery, 80 Clinton Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Flags …

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BATAVIA/Driver ticketed in May 17th accident at Ellicott and Jackson Street

Press release ***Update*** The Batavia Police Department has concluded its investigation into the accident, with the preliminary investigation findings appearing to be accurate. Both the driver and passenger of the 2012 Ford Focus were treated, released, and expected to recover fully. The driver of the Focus responded to BPD HQ on 05/25/2024 and was issued a traffic …

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BATAVIA/The Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation will hold its 40th Annual Scholarship Awards dinner on June 4th, 2024

Two Scholarship winners named The Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation 40th Scholarship Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00PM at Batavia Downs. The Foundation is excited to be able to celebrate their heritage together in a wonderful evening of friendship, pride and of course a delicious Italian …

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BATAVIA/City Fire Local 896 hosts training sessions for WNY fire departments

The City of Batavia Fire Union, Local 896, hosted the International Association of Firefighters Peer Support Training sessions this past week at City Centre Council Chambers. The two-day training assists firefighters in recognizing when other firefighters are in crisis and how to help them connect with resources to help them …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia City School District 2024-25 Budget Vote Results

City of Batavia Residents Vote to Approve Budget Press release BATAVIA, NY—The proposed 2024-2025 budget for the Batavia City School District totaling $60,294,755 has been voted on, and the unofficial results are as follows:  Voter Approval: 305 Voter Disapproval: 155Batavia residents also voted to elect three members to serve three-year …

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