GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs record handle surges past one-half million on Monday

By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The track was fast for the Monday afternoon (Jan. 22) card at Batavia Downs, and so was the pace at which money flowed through the windows from all outlets as the track handled $509,180, setting …

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Genesee Valley School Boards Association held their annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast and Excellence in Student Services Awards at Byron Bergen High School on Saturday

The Genesee Valley School Boards Association held their annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast and Excellence in Student Services Awards at Byron Bergen High School on Saturday morning. 16 different school districts were honored along with GVBOCES. After the Awards Program, Superintendents and educators were able to meet with Assemblyman Steve Hawley …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Goodwill of WNY opens expanded retail store and donation center in Batavia plaza

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:45am on Friday, February 2nd in partnership with the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — Goodwill of Western New York has completed the expansion and renovation of its location in the Batavia Plaza (previously Valu Plaza) at 4152 …

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BATAVIA/Philosophy based on ‘Housing with Dignity’ drives UConnectCare’s residential services

UConnectCare’s Detox Center, which is located behind the Atwater Community Residence on East Main Street in Batavia (Provided photo) By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare publicist In an ongoing effort to provide the most efficient and compassionate treatment methods for those struggling with substance use disorder, UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and …

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BATAVIA/Main St. 56 Theater hosts the first Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event of the year

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce held their first Business After Hours event of the year at Main St. 56 Theater on Thursday evening. There was champagne, hors d’oeuvres and plenty of networking opportunities along with a tour of the theater which is planning for a 12-show season. The theater …

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