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Batavia woman injured in Wyoming County crash
The Batavian
May 22A 48-year-old Batavia woman was injured in a motor vehicle accident at 8:15 a.m., Monday, in the Town of Middlebury after another driver allegedly failed to stop for stop sign. Patricia E. Chaya, 48, was transported to UMMC for treatment. Chaya was hea... »
Second man involved in Batavia commercial burglaries given state prison term
The Batavian
May 22An 19-year-old Batavia resident who broke into three local businesses said in court today that a proposed sentence of up to 14 years in prison on his burglary convictions was "a harsh punishment for somebody my age." Judge Robert C. Noonan told Trevor ... »
Today's Deals: Enchanted Florist, Bohn's, Greg'ry's, Kashmir Cafe, Sweetland Pines, and more!
The Batavian
May 22Enchanted Florist - GRADUATION BASKETS on Shop Batavia! Beautiful Graduation Baskets now available! Delivered on Sunday or graduation day to your school, your choice of school colors. Order yours today! 202 E. Main St., Batavia, NY! Click here for Gra... »
Open House events announced for 'new' Batavia schools
The Batavian
May 22Press release: District parents and students are encouraged to attend Open House events at the Middle School, John Kennedy, and Jackson building sites. We hope to have parents and students tour the buildings where students will attend next year and me... »
Landmark Society picks three winners in annual drawing competition
The Batavian
May 21We're a bit tardy in publishing this, but last week the Landmark Society of Genesee County gave out its annual awards in drawing contest, which is open to fourth-graders from throughout the county. The first-place winner was Esmeralda O'Campo, center, ... »
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Western New York Counties Support Casino For Batavia Downs
Politics on the Hudson
Mar 16The Orleans County Legislature has joined Genesee and Wyoming counties in supporting a casino for Batavia Downs, the racino that is the oldest nighttime harness track in the country. “The counties which own Batavia Downs recognize the important dialogu... »
MacKay Backs Cuomo On Gambling To A Point (Updated)
Capital Tonight
Mar 05Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay says he and his organization are falling in line on a proposed expansion of casino gambling in New York, a move that provides political support to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a longtime ally. The Independence Party appro... »
Cuomo Lands Another Yogurt Deal, This Time In Batavia
Politics on the Hudson
Feb 24PepsiCo and a leading German dairy company are announcing a deal today to build their first U.S. yogurt-producing facility at a business park in Batavia. In a news release obtained by Gannett’s Albany Bureau, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce later today... »
Senecas Battle Back Against Casino Gambling
Politics on the Hudson
Jan 03The Seneca Nation of Indians today said it’s starting a “statewide advocacy and advertising campaign” to promote the money it provides to the state and stress that it has exclusive gaming rights in western New York. The Senecas started a website here. ... »
Here And Now
Capitol Confidential
Dec 09Gov. Andrew Cuomo is hitting the road to tout elements of the tax code deal passed by the Legislature this week. At 11 a.m., he’ll sign the flood relief bill for communities hit by tropical storms Irene and Lee. (Firstair Group, formerly Atlantic Aviat... »