{"id":76415,"date":"2026-06-22T22:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T02:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=76415"},"modified":"2026-06-22T22:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T02:17:00","slug":"genesee-county-stop-dwi-honoring-sheriff-joseph-graff-at-the-2026-night-at-the-ballpark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/genesee-county-stop-dwi-honoring-sheriff-joseph-graff-at-the-2026-night-at-the-ballpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesee County STOP-DWI honoring Sheriff Joseph Graff at the 2026 Night at the Ballpark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County, NY – Families and youth are invited to join Genesee County STOP-DWI for an evening of family fun, baseball, and public safety awareness at this year\u2019s STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 9th at Dwyer Stadium. This special event brings together children, families, and community partners to celebrate the importance of safe and sober driving while enjoying a summer night at the ballpark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s event will also include a tribute to Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff, a familiar and respected leader whose career in public service has been defined by decades of dedication to Genesee County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheriff Graff\u2019s commitment to prevention and public safety has remained steadfast throughout his career and has been further strengthened through his strong support of STOP-DWI initiatives. His efforts have enhanced enforcement, education, and community awareness aimed at reducing impaired driving and preventing tragedies on Genesee County roads.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Community members are encouraged to cheer on Sheriff Graff as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Afterward, stay to watch the game and take a moment to meet the Sheriff and learn more about how you can \u201cBe the Standard!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gates open at 5:35 p.m. with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. The Genesee County Youth Bureau still has a limited number of complimentary tickets available for youth and their families. Reserve your tickets before they are gone by calling 585-344-3960 or visiting the Youth Bureau office at 5130 East Main Street, Batavia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special thank you to event sponsors and contributors helping make this evening possible, including Kiwanis of Batavia, Polish Falcons of America Nest #493, Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Fortune\u2019s, and the Batavia Police Benevolent Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release Genesee County, NY – Families and youth are invited to join Genesee County STOP-DWI for an evening of family fun, baseball, and public safety awareness at this year\u2019s STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 9th at Dwyer Stadium. This special event brings together children, families, and \u2026<\/p>\n

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