By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Jim McNeight Jr. prepping for the meet courtesy of Wendy Lowery) Batavia, NY — It has been decades since Batavia Downs hosted a winter race meet at the oldest lighted harness track in North America, but that all changes on Monday (Jan. …
Senator Schumer and former Representative Jacobs lead charge for funding for new facility and community complex Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – The City of Batavia today announced that the recently passed Federal omnibus legislation includes $2.5 in funding for the new police headquarters and community complex to be constructed on Bank Street …
AGENDAORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGJANUARY 4, 20237:00 P.M. A. Calling the Meeting to Order: B. Town Clerk reads Association of Town Training School and Annual Meeting Information C. Resolutions: AGENDASPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGJANUARY 4, 2023Immediately Following Organizational MeetingA. Calling the Meeting to Order:
Local Governments in Western New York and State Education Receive More Critical Funding Than Ever Before Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel formally closed the books on a record breaking 2022. Credits played topped $1 Billion for the first time ever. Net win totaled just …
Press release JANUARY 4, 2023- The Batavia Police Department has recently been investigating a plethora of larcenies from vehicles in the city. These thefts have been occurring mainly in the overnight hours, and from (unfortunately) unlocked motor vehicles. Patrols remain vigilant in the overnight hours, and we are asking for assistance from …
DECEMBER 29, 2022 Gary E. Jackson, 30, of Liberty Street, Batavia, NY, is charged with Assault 2nd degree. On 12/09/2022, Jackson was arrested for Assault in the second degree after allegedly causing physical injury to a law enforcement officer during an incident on August 14th, 2022 on Liberty Street. Jackson was arraigned in …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs The 2022 racing season came to a close at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 17) and although some declines in handle were realized, the track performed better than many national trends. The track recorded its fourth highest total on-track handle for Batavia live racing since Western Regional …
Eighteen-month-old Flora Moon sits on Grandma Kim Flowers’ lap during her special time with Jolly Old St. Nick on Thursday afternoon during the “Cookies & Crafts” with Santa event at The Recovery Station on Clinton Street Road. Each family received a free printed picture of their child or children with Santa …
NARRATIVE OF ORDER:The Iocal State of Emergency has been declared due to hazardous weather conditions, highwinds, increasing snowfall accumulation. This order also includes a travel ban on all City OfBatavia Streets and a parking ban across the City. This Emergency Order is necessary to protect the public from: weatherconditions that …
TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 20227:00 P.M. Town Hall A. Calling the Meeting to Order: D. Resolutions: E. Financial Abstract No. 12-2022F. Department ReportsG. Town Supervisor’s Report –H. Committee Reports:I. Old BusinessJ. New Business:K. Adjournment