Press release The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Movember campaign for 2023. The department raised $1,700 for Genesee Cancer Assistance with 19 members participating. Pictured are a few members who participated in the campaign with leadership from Genesee Cancer Assistance. Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although the summer/fall meet at Batavia Downs concluded less than four weeks ago, the new year brings a new season of harness racing at the oldest lighted harness track in North America as The Downs …
Press release Call for Artists: GO ART! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage which provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity. Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works …
On 12/25/2023, Victor A. Rivera-Cotto, 55, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Assault 3rd degree, and two counts of Criminal Mischief 4th degree. It’s alleged that Rivera-Cotto violated an order of protection by striking the victim in the face and damaging their phone in order to …
Music Concerts and Samplings Events to go on sale Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for the Park Place Events Center for the first 3 months of 2024. On Thursday, January 11th, Batavia Downs welcomes back the Polka Buzz tapings with Polka Band Seven and …
Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department would like to announce that we will be placing our new Engine 12 in service. To celebrate this occasion, will be conducting a “push-in” ceremony on Jan 3rd, 2024. The push-in ceremony is a tradition in the fire service dating back to …
On 12/11/2023, Chad M. Johnston, 37, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd degree. It’s alleged that on 12/6/2023, Johnston unlawfully entered a residence on Liberty Street and damaged property inside. Johnston was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee …
Special Conference Meeting Agenda Upload file: 231221_special_conference_agenda.pdf Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 – 9:00am __________________________________________________________________________________ Special Business Meeting Agenda Upload file: 231221_special_business_agenda.pdf Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 – 9:00am
Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Special Conference and Special Business Meetings scheduled for Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia City Centre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — With the books now finalized after the last live card of racing took place on Saturday (Dec. 9), Batavia Downs saw a major growth in handle that started last January during their first winter meet …