By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY — For the second consecutive day, the New York Sire Stakes will set up shop at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) when the 2-year-old pacing fillies come to town. There are two divisions sporting short and …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Overcoming an untimely break that may have cost him his third straight win last week, Boston Rocks (Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah) got back on track and proved to be the best 2-year-old pacing colt this …
On 7/24/2023, Bleyke Z. Culver, 27, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant for Burglary 2nd degree and Criminal Contempt 2nd degree. It’s alleged that on 6/23/2023, Culver violated an order of protection, by entering the residence, of the protected party. An arrest warrant was issued on 7/7/2023. …
Video of Gibson being taken into custody after standoff on Sunday evening On July 30th, 2023, at about 3:31PM, the NY State Police attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations in the Byron area.The operator of the vehicle was allegedly Akeem R. Gibson, 33, of Washburn St., Lockport. Gibson …
Press release In collaboration with community partners, Genesee County and the City of Bataviaare thrilled to announce the upcoming “Bank Street Pop-Up Demonstration”, an event that aims tocollect valuable public feedback to improve the look of the street and make the community morewalkable. It will take place on Friday, August …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Geri Schwarz) Batavia, NY — For the second time in less a week, the New York Sire Stakes will return to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 1) with one seven-horse field and this time, featuring 2-year-old male pacers who will go …
(File photo from 2022 Batavia Police Community Night) Annual community-building promotes strong police-community trust and partnerships Press release BATAVIA, NY – The City of Batavia Police Department announced that Batavia DownsGaming, Upstate Niagara/O-AT-KA Milk Products and WNY Heroes have signed on as DiamondSponsors ($2,500+) for the department’s annual Batavia Police …
A police pursuit that started in the Byron area with the NYS Police, ended with a standoff at a City of Batavia apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. According to Sgt. Arick Perkins with the City of Batavia Police Department, the car was spiked as it entered the City on Bank …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Wins were coming fast and furious for three top horsemen at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (July 29) and some impressive performances were put in by the horses they scored with. Driver Kevin Cummings had …
Mark Scuderi, Regional Director/ All American Soap Box Derby/Local Director for Rochester, NY was on hand to offer his assistance to the 44 drivers and their pit crews in putting their cars together for the 2nd Annual Bid Boxcar Derby at the top of Ellicott Avenue at the end of …