Press release The GLOW With Your Hands Committee will officially launch the 2026 GLOW With Your Hands Manufacturing Career Exploration Event with a special kick-off celebration on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Orleans Career and Technical Education Center (OCTEC) in Medina. For the first time, …
Submitted photo-7.25.26 On 7/25/2026, Anthony M. Manara, 35, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations. Manara was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute at a residence …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Driver Shawn Gray made the four hour drive from Saratoga to Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 1) worth it after scoring four wins on the card, including wins in both co-feature races. Those features were …
The 4th Annual Oakfield Box Car Derby was held on Bennett Avenue in Oakfield on Saturday afternoon. 26 racers participated in two age groups, 13 and under and 10 and under. The derby encourages interest in STEM, introduces basic car-building skills, and gives participants the chance to assemble, customize, and …
Nine teams are walking in the Walk of Hope in Le Roy this evening at Hartwood Park until 10PM. Anyone can join them or stop by to cheer them on as they walk in honor and memory of all those affected by cancer. Monies raised will be donated to Genesee …
28 Local Youth Complete New Picnic Pavilion and Interpretive Nature Sign at Genesee County Park Today, Camp Hard Hat held a Dedication Ceremony at Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany to officially dedicate the new picnic pavilion and Interpretive Nature Sign to the community. Families, sponsors, community partners, …
Video and interviews from Informational Picket outside of Batavia Downs on Friday afternoon. Batavia Downs statement after Informational Picket on Friday: Danielle N. Fleming, Vice President- Human Resources WROTBC Batavia Downs Gaming There are 174 employees in the Batavia Downs Gaming unit, the previous collective bargaining agreement expired December 31, …
Press release NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – For the first time since 2018 there will be a first-time champion in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). The East’s #3 seed Utica Blue Sox and top-seeded West Champions Batavia Muckdogs will face off on Friday evening in a single championship game …
Warsaw Jessica Goodenow-Arraigned on Indictment for charges of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (E Felony), Driving WhileAbility Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs (E Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance in the Seventh Degree (misdemeanor), and Speeding (Traffic Infraction); Adjourned to 09/10/26 for motions. Aaron Kowalweski-Arraigned on …
Batavia Downs added fire extinguishers to the barns this summer after the New York State Gaming Commission required safety upgrades at racing locations. Story and photos by Brian Quinn Since flames ripped through a horse barn at Saratoga Casino in mid-June, killing 17 horses and injuring one, the state ordered …