A police pursuit that started in the Byron area with the NYS Police, ended with a standoff at a City of Batavia apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. According to Sgt. Arick Perkins with the City of Batavia Police Department, the car was spiked as it entered the City on Bank …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Wins were coming fast and furious for three top horsemen at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (July 29) and some impressive performances were put in by the horses they scored with. Driver Kevin Cummings had …
Mark Scuderi, Regional Director/ All American Soap Box Derby/Local Director for Rochester, NY was on hand to offer his assistance to the 44 drivers and their pit crews in putting their cars together for the 2nd Annual Bid Boxcar Derby at the top of Ellicott Avenue at the end of …
The Village of Attica community gathered at Market and Main Street in Attica on Saturday morning, to officially dedicate a newly installed clock in honor of the late Hans and Rosemarie Moeller, who operated Hans Moeller Jewelry and clock repair store at 2 Main Street for many years. Susan Moeller …
Press release The Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming Opioid Task Force, in conjunction with the National Institute of Health’s HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-Term) Initiative, will be commemorating Overdose Awareness Day next month to raise awareness of the dangers of opioids and to remember the lives of those who have succumbed to an …
Press release Are you a homeowner with a vision of the perfect dream home? Do you long for a space that reflects your personality and aspirations? If so, your dreams may be closer to reality than you think! The Batavia CTE Center Building Trades Program is embarking on an extraordinary …
Representatives from Orleans County listen to speakers during the Public Hearing. Representatives also spoke during the Public Hearing. Public Hearing/STAMP Sewer Works, Inc. under Eminent Domain Procedure Law is looking to acquire three temporary construction easements for the purpose of constructing a force main to complete a 9-mile pipeline to …
Submitted photo of scene on July 26, 2023 Press release On July 26th, 2023, at 11:22 PM, Batavia Police officers were dispatched to the area of Washington Avenue and Willow Street for the report of shots fired. Officers responded to the scene and located evidence at the intersection consistent with …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A select group of six 2-year-old New York Sire Stake colt and gelding trotters were on hand at Batavia Downs on opening day Monday (July 26) in a single division vying for a $106,300 purse …
On site visit will be August 26th from 2-4pm Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that one of the famous and iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be making an appearance at Batavia Downs on Saturday, August 26th from 2-4pm. A night of live harness racing, including the Kane …