Judge Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini sentenced Jeremy G. Ives, 48, of Batavia, NY, to 15 years in state prison during his sentencing on Friday morning in Genesee County Court. Ives was found guilty on two counts of attempted first-degree assault with a weapon, and one count of menacing with a weapon, …
Press releaseThe Genesee County Highway Department would like to notify the public of a significant bridge replacement project on Wortendyke Rd in the Town of Batavia. Starting June 26th, this essential undertaking will require a temporary closure of approximately 6-8 weeks between South Main Street Road and State Route 33.
$3,000 Raised for Local Vets Press release BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by staff from WNY Heroes, Inc as they were presented with a check for $3,000. These proceeds were from this past Saturday’s Jackpot 5k event. “WNY …
Susan M. Jordan, 60, of Prospect Ave., Batavia, NY, is charged with harassment 2nd degree. On 6/15/2023, Jordan was arrested after an investigation into an incident on State Street, where Jordan allegedly pushed another person during an argument. Jordan was issued an appearance ticket. The incident was investigated by Officer …
Press release On 06/19/2023, at about 7:48 PM, Batavia Police received a report of two larcenies from motor vehicles at Dwyer Stadium. Both cars had their windows smashed in and wallets stolen. Credit cards stolen from the cars were used at local businesses. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating similar larcenies …
Press release The Batavia Concert Band will be returning for their 99th season of public concerts in Batavia’s Centennial Park (rain venue is the Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College). Concerts will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July …
Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Monday, June 19, 2023 7:00 pm Batavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY AGENDA Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Designation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessary Call the Public …
After her grave was discovered by City of Batavia Historian Larry Barnes about a year ago, Rev. Dr. Shiela McCullough, and Rev. Dr. Roula Alkhouri felt the need to shed light on Addy, a slave to an Episcopal Priest, Lucius Smith, in Batavia for 46 years, beginning at the age …
It was a picture-perfect day at the Annual Father’s Day Rotary Fly-In Breakfast at the Genesee County Airport on Sunday. 50 volunteers helped serve up Father’s Day breakfast to about 1300 people. “A lot of people just love to come out, we had several planes and helicopters fly in today, …
Provided photo NYS Attorney General Letitia James made a stop at the Juneteenth Freedom Day event at Williams Park on Saturday afternoon.James says she heard about the group Just Kings, who assisted seniors and those in need during the pandemic with food and resources, and wanted to stop by personally …