A Batavia woman is facing felony charges following a drug investigation led by the Genesee County Drug Task Force. On July 30th, 39-year-old Madalyn R. Muntz was arrested on a sealed indictment ...

Batavia Downs kicked off its 2025 summer/fall live racing season Saturday with a strong showing—reporting a 29% increase in total betting handle compared to opening day last year, including a 3% bump ...

Big Opening Night at Batavia Downs Batavia Downs kicked off its 2025 summer/fall live racing season Saturday with a strong showing—reporting a 29% increase in total betting handle compared to ...

Hochul Addresses School Phone Ban at Genesee County Fair In Batavia Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed growing concerns about New York’s new school smart device ban, set to take full effect ...

Friday News Brief Written by Pete Zehler on July 25, 2025 ...

Mike Pettinella with Video News Service reports, there’s tension between the City of Batavia and the Harvester Center over the delayed demolition of Building 8, which partially collapsed back in May.

Camryn Brookhart with the Batavian reports, that in Stafford, tensions flared Monday night as the Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing to determine whether fertilizer manufacturer Carolina ...

Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Batavia Downs is reporting record-breaking growth in 2025, with President and CEO Byron Brown delivering strong results on the goals he set just a year ago.

In Batavia, City Manager Rachael Tabelski is voicing strong opposition to a proposed cannabis drive-through dispensary at 230 West Main Street. While recreational cannabis is legal in New York, ...

There’s new activity at the long-stalled Ellicott Station project on Batavia’s Southside. After nearly two years of inactivity, property owner Samuel Savarino confirmed this week that work has resumed ...

Howard Owens with the Batavian reports,the Red Osier Landmark Restaurant in Stafford got national recognition this week, as a film crew from America’s Best Restaurants visited on Wednesday to ...