WYOMING COUNTY/State of Emergency declared

Press release A State of Emergency was declared this afternoon by Rebecca J. Ryan, Chairwoman of theWyoming County Board of Supervisors, due to the ongoing Coronavirus-19 (COVID -19)pandemic. “There has been an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in residents throughout the county,placing significant strains on the Wyoming County Community Health …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man previously convicted of possessing child pornography is going back to prison

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Matthew Barber, 53, of Batavia, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography and violating supervised release, was sentenced to serve 147 months in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces their lineup for the 2022 Pepsi “Rockin the Downs” Summer Concert Series

Press release 80’s and Classic Rock Bands to Headline Batavia Series BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for their fifth Rockin’ the Downs concert series, presented by Pepsi, which will take place outside on the racetrack, with ten Friday dates, starting in June and running into August.   …

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