By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo of Kevin Cummings, 2022 leading dash driver, by Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — For the first time in two decades, Batavia Downs will hold their second opening day card of the year when the Genesee County oval welcomes back the horsemen, horsewomen, …
Shakespeare at Centennial Park on Sunday Afternoon-Sponsored by GoArt. Shake on the Lake, a professional theatre company out of Perry, NY, made a visit to Centennial Park in Batavia on Sunday afternoon, performing the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. …
Erika Siverling(left) and Erica Grazioplene(right) have teamed up to open Releve Dancewear Boutique inside City Center. The pair have known each other since grade school and graduated from Batavia High School in 1995. When Erika Siverling’s two girls were involved in dance, they always had to drive to Buffalo and …
On 7/13/2023, Richard A. Demmer, 30, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant out of Batavia City Court. Demmer was originally arrested on 5/29/2023 and charged with Attempted Robbery 3rd degree. It’s alleged that he entered a local business and demanded money from the clerk. The warrant was …
Video clip from the debut of ESW “Mayhem at the McCarthy” at the McCarthy Ice Arena 22 Evans Street Meet and Greet featuring “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, courtesy of Heroes Hideout
Left to right-Vicki Johnson/Director of Development, Joni Patri/Board of Directors, Tom Staebell/Interim Director, and Sara Brunner/Coordinator of Volunteer Services Crossroads House is celebrating 25 years in the community this year with a new Interim Director Crossroads House held their first Business After Hours/Schmoozer in the Garden event put on by …
Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday Afternoon BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the on sale dates for 2 upcoming events taking place this August at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room. A “Sock Hop” to benefit Mothers of Veteran Suicide will take place on Monday, August …
(Photos J. Kaus) Over 20 YMCA Challenger athletes shared the field at Dwyer Stadium on Saturday with Batavia Muckdogs players and volunteers, learning the fundamentals of teamwork by participating in fun drills and playing in a game with the players at the end of the session. Challenger athletes received four …
Genesee County and Batavia Police Department will use Funds to Help Programs Press release BATAVIA – On July 13th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs presented both local K-9 Units with a check from money that went unclaimed at Batavia Downs. When the …
Batavia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Holland/Raymond Avenue during a large disturbance. Police say about 10-15 people were involved in the disturbance about midnight on Tuesday. Things escalated and shots were fired in the area. During the incident, a female was shot. According to Police, the …