Press release/Statement from District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello was working a detail at the Batavia Downs Gaming Facility on March 9, 2024 when, he was called to assist Batavia Downs Security personnel with two unruly patrons. In the course of escorting the individuals …
Press release GO ART! announces a call for artwork for its 7th annual juried exhibition, Art of the Rural. This year, organizers have added a twist with the theme, ‘Total Eclipse of the Art.’ Artists are encouraged to explore the theme through their own interpretation and welcome to think outside …
Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Business Meetings scheduled for Monday, March 11th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia City Centre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News Service YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdvZ9lGH0FiD9ADz6Cg6EQ …
Provided information/photos March Madness brings out the best of college basketball players across the country. The emotions and exuberant atmosphere generated by fans and athletes is unmatched. From a workforce development perspective, the GLOW region’s version of March Madness offers the same competitive, robust, and exhilarating atmosphere that hundreds of …
Provided photo As a statement we would just like our privacy at this difficult time. Thomas Sanfratello will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother and Sheriff and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Previously: BATAVIA/Arrests made following the Line of Duty death of Sgt. Sanfratello …
Press release The City of Batavia Police Department announces arrests following an investigation into the line-of-duty death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello that occurred in the early morning hours of March 10, 2024 at the Batavia Downs. Michael J. Elmore, age 33, of Batavia is charged as follows; …
Press release/provided photos In the heart of the Genesee Valley, a new generation of healthcare warriors stepped into the light on Friday, March 8th, ready to embark on a journey defined by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serve. The Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) School of Practical Nursing …
Officers sworn in for 2024 The Town of Batavia Fire Department responded to a total of 541 calls in 2023. Fires-47 MVA/EMS assist-112 Hazardous Conditions-29 Service calls/stand by-29 Good intent/investigations-30 Fire Alarms-290 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Town of Batavia Fire Department received the County Award for the most hours for county and …
A message from our President and CEO, Henry Wojtaszek: The Batavia Downs Family is extremely saddened by the loss of Sergeant SanFratello and send our very deepest condolences to his family. We rarely have incidents at our facility in large part due to the incredible efforts of people like Sergeant …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has transferred the investigation into a line-of-duty death incident that occurred at Batavia Downs on March 10, 2024, at approximately 12:45 am (prior to DST) to the City of Batavia Police Department. This incident resulted in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, …