GENESEE COUNTY/Kevin Cummings wins seven including feature at Batavia

By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs leading dash driver Kevin Cummings pulled even farther ahead of his rivals on Wednesday (Oct. 12) after putting on a masterful clinic to win seven of the 13 races on the card.  His …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Woman leads police on a brief foot pursuit, wanted on warrants

Arrests Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd Degree, 3:36 PM, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Main St. – Christina M. SANCHEZ-ANDERSON, F/34, of Bergen, NY, was arrested on the above listed charge after she allegedly led police on a brief foot pursuit after being stopped for active warrants. SANCHEZ-ANDERSON was issued an …

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GENESEE COUNTY/UMMC and Batavia Rotary Club start community challenge to raise money for new hospital Intensive Care Unit

Rotary donating $150,000, asking the community to do the same to help renovate and expand hospital’s new ICU unit Press release Batavia- The dedicated staff members in the United Memorial Medical Center Intensive Care Unit have always provided the highest quality care to patients who are often the sickest, most …

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Batavia/City Fire announces Fire Prevention Week, October 9th-15th

Press release Every year the City of Batavia Fire Department spreads the word at schools and throughout our community about fire prevention. This year the City of Batavia Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — The official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more …

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BATAVIA/City Fire announces Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest

Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is sponsoring the Ninth Annual Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest. This is a coloring contest open to students from grades Kindergarten- Fifth Grade. “Our hope is to get the children to discuss safety with their teachers, other students, and parents/guardians.” Information has …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Board to consider incentives for $12 Million in tourism and hospitality facility improvements in Batavia at the former Quality Inn/Palm Island Water Park

8250 Park Road, LLC plans to renovate water park and related amenities at former Quality Inn & Suites and Palm Island Indoor Water Park Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board will consider an initial resolution for a proposed $12 million investment by 8250 …

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