By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Successful first responders are willing to help, are committed to people’s health, are eager to learn, exhibit sound judgment and put others above themselves. When Batavian Peter Flanagan, a former City of Batavia police officer and current City of Batavia firefighter, talks about his …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The marquee event at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 27) night was a $10,000 conditioned claiming trot where Curry Hanover (Shawn McDonough) turned in one spicy performance to dominate his seven rivals. Curry Hanover moved …
Press release Batavia, NY — With students back in school this month, public health leaders from Tobacco-Free Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties (TF-GOW) say it’s important to be aware of the risks of vaping, as well as a new nicotine product called nicotine pouches. Many users say they’re a safer …
Pictured (left to right): NYSTIA Board Chair – Corey Fram, GeneSEEtheEclipse team members: Matt Mitchell – Corporate Communications, Colleen Onuffer – Travel Alliance Partnership, Glenn Clark – Crafting A Brand, Kelly Rapone and Lauren Humphrey, Genesee County Chambe of Commerce. Also pictured, Ross Levi – I Love New York, Bridget …
Injured Eagle – Genesee/Erie Counties/DEC Information/photoOn Aug. 28, ECO Laczi received a call from the New York State Thruway Authority requesting assistance with removing an injured bald eagle from the Thruway in the town of LeRoy. Officer Laczi arrived at the location and met with the State Trooper who located …
ECO Koepf (left) and Lt. Ward (right) with antlers seized during deer poaching investigation in Wyoming County (Provided DEC information and photo) In August, a Wyoming County man pleaded guilty to several charges related to the unlawful taking of deer, ending a months-long investigation. In January 2024, Lieutenant Ward received …
Press release Batavia, NY – The City of Batavia Fire Department released a new technology to assist in emergencies back in 2022. In honor of Fire Prevention, which starts in October, we are working to add more participants in our free Community Connect application. This application is focused on protecting …
Officer Nielson(left) and Officer Smith(right) (Provided photo) Press release The LeRoy Police Department would like to commend Officers Smith and Nielson fortheir actions during a recent emergency call, which ultimately provided a critical window of timefor a driver experiencing a medical emergency to spend precious final moments with his family. …
Dennis Bassett, chairman of the WROTB board, fields questions from the media this morning following the announcement that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has been offered a contract to lead the organization. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As anticipated, the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. board …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night. Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) …