Press release Leaders from Batavia Downs Gaming presented a check today to Western New York Make- A -Wish for revenue generated from the sale of koozies during this past summer’s concert series. “Batavia Downs is happy to partner with Make A Wish, “ said Henry Wojtaszek, President and CEO of …
The $1.8 million New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions races highlight the richest card of racing ever held in Western New York. This is the first time the event was held in WNY at Batavia Downs. Background on Sire Stakes from their website: The New York Sire Stakes is …
The Town of Batavia and Batavia Downs have come up with a solution to slowing down moving traffic in front of Batavia Downs entrance/crosswalk on Park road. Two speed humps were added to either side of the Downs’ crosswalk this past Wednesday by the Town of Batavia. Henry Wojtaszek, President/CEO …
On National Dog Day, Louie, a wiener dog from Pittsford, NY, is the creme of the crop after a 10 heat race at the 14th Annual Wiener Dog Races at Batavia Downs on Sunday afternoon. Louie’s owners coaxed him down the track a few times with a can of whipped …
Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel held a ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday morning for the installation of an EV charging station which is located adjacent to the valet entrance. The electric vehicle charging station was made possible through support of NYSERDA and the Greater Rochester Clean Cities Coalition after a …
Press Release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that Ground Force Fight’s “Throwdown at the Downs” event will take place on Saturday, June 23rd. “We are excited to host our first MMA event on the track,” said Henry Wojtaszek, CEO/President at Batavia Downs Gaming. “Ground Force Fights …
Press release Batavia, NY — Ruby, a 3-year-old dachshund making her first lifetime start defeated nine other wiener dogs on Sunday (Aug. 27) en route to winning the 2017 Batavia Downs Dachshund Dash sponsored by Genesee Feeds of Batavia. History has shown that a dog racing for the first time …
Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel donated 800 tickets to the upcoming Lee Greenwood concert Monday morning. The free tickets were handed over to local veteran organizations who will distribute them to vets. Also announced on Monday, starting Wednesday, the first 50 veterans to enter the Made in America Stores will …
Josh Secondo and Karen Pellegrino did it. The first couple to take their vows in front of the pond in the Batavia Downs infield, along with their family and friends, gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate their love and commitment to each other with a wedding ceremony. Even though they have …
With close to 4,000 people coming to see Lonestar, Batavia Downs kicked off their Summer Concert series on Sunday. Marilyn Torcello, a 64 year resident of Batavia, says she is a country music fan and to have them locally right here in Batavia is excellent. Torcello said that she was …