GENESEE COUNTY/ A Horse’s Friend visits the City of Batavia on Labor Day

A Horse’s Friend visited the City of Batavia on Labor Day, visiting neighborhoods in the area of Washington avenue and beyond. The group of about 10 riders waved to residents as they made their way though City streets. Matthew Doward, Director of Horse’s Friend and native of Batavia, says the …

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NYS POLICE/Pursuit involving multiple agencies results in arrests in Batavia

Press release On September 2, 2021, Troopers out of SP Newstead arrested Anthony T. Drake, 25, of Hornell, NY for Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree and multiple traffic tickets.  The passenger in the vehicle, Brittany N. Howland, …

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BATAVIA/VA WNY Healthcare System Celebrates Resident Sydney Cole’s 107th Birthday

Press release BUFFALO, NEW YORK: On Wednesday, September 1st, from 1-3pm, VA Western New York Healthcare System recognized Sydney Cole, Spruce Lodge Community Living Center’s oldest resident, with a special party to celebrate his 107th birthday. The birthday bash for Mr. Cole was held with family and staff at the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Schumer creates plan to make STAMP the home for semiconductor business, secures money for clean energy and Plug Power

Press release Schumer Doubles Down On Efforts To 1) Secure New Federal Investment To Attract Semiconductor Fab To STAMP And 2) Launches $9.5+ Billion Push For New Hydrogen Fuel Investments In Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill And Budget Reconciliation Bill To Supercharge Plug Power’s STAMP And Rochester Factories With STAMP In Contention …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Batavia Bulldawgs and the Batavia Blue Devils play under the lights at VanDetta Stadium

The Batavia Bulldawgs youth football program and the Batavia Blue Devils varsity program held their annual “Blue Devil Experience Night” at VanDetta Stadium on Wednesday night. The Bulldawg Mini division (8-9 year olds) played a fun game against the varsity Blue Devils under the lights. The final score was Bulldawgs …

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