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GENESEE COUNTY/Live racing canceled at Batavia Downs Saturday night
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Western New York has been pummeled by lake effect snow for the past two days and extreme winter conditions are expected to continue through Sunday. With over six feet of snow already accumulated in some areas, an array of driving bans …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Newfane man charged in larceny
Brian Stover, 52, of Newfane, NY, is charged with grand larceny 4th degree/value greater than $1,000, after he allegedly stole merchandise totaling $1, 042.48 from Home Depot at 4181 Veterans Memorial drive on November 17, 2022 at 2:26p.m. Stover will appear in Batavia Town Court on December 7, 2022 at …
GENESEE COUNTY/ Chamber of Commerce names Brian Cousins as new President
Press release The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Brian Cousins has been selected as their new President. Cousins will succeed Erik Fix, who left to take a position with the City of Batavia. “The Board of Directors is excited to work with Brian,” said Board Chair …
GENESEE COUNTY/Air show organizers seek volunteers for 2023 event
Press release Organizers of the Wings Over Batavia Air Show scheduled for Labor Day weekend in 2023 are in the process of putting together a team to handle the numerous volunteer positions necessary to ensure a successful event. “The show starts by recruiting community residents who are committed to providing …
GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Radon and Lung Cancer Awareness
Press release November is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness month, a global effort to reduce stigma for a disease that affects both smokers and non‐smokers and takes more lives annually than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers – combined. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer, but lung …
JOB POSTING: Wanted-part-time and/or full-time Deputy Town Clerk
The Town of Batavia is seeking a part-time and/or full-time Deputy Town Clerk. TheDeputy Town Clerk assists the Town Clerk in all phases of administrative functions in the TownClerk’s Office, including the duties associated as the Tax Collector. A complete job descriptionand employment application is available on the Town of …
BATAVIA/Police make arrest in stabbing
Tyshon L. Taylor, 25, has been arrested in reference to a stabbing that occurred on October 18, 2022 at approximately 9:30 PM on Jackson Street. Taylor allegedly encountered the victim walking down the street and stabbed him in the abdomen. Taylor then fled the scene. The victim was transported to …
GENESEE COUNTY/Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester event at Batavia Downs raises record funds
Contribution a Result of Event Held in September Press release BATAVIA –Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $23,605.70 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. On September …
BATAVIA/Police looking for assistance in identifying dirt bike operator
Press release The Batavia Police Department is looking for public assistance in identifying the operator of the dirt bike in the photos. The individual has been operating in an unsafe manner throughout the city. Officers would like to speak to the individual to prevent future incidents. Anyone with information is …