Birding: Good birding at Genesee County Park & Forest
Nov 18, 2018
I love to go to Genesee County Park & Forest in any season of the year. It’s a beautiful wooded park with nice trails, diverse habitat and a…
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Batavia Players prepare final season at Harvester 56 Theater
Nov 17, 2018
The Batavia Players face the grandest, most difficult production they’ve ever attempted in the coming year: moving. Thanks to a $700,000…
Could GO-Art sell out its members’ exhibit?
Nov 15, 2018
The main gallery at the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council is full now with vibrant paintings, thought-provoking photos and intense drawings. But…
Photos: Le Royans dedicate memorial to 12 who died in World War I on 100th anniversary of Armistice Day
Nov 11, 2018
George Botts, Cecelia Cochran, Errol Crittenden, Leo Fiorito, Thomas Illes, Edward Kaine, Percy Luttrell, Patrick Molyneaux, Edgar Murrell, George…
New chef envisions new menu, modernization for Terry Hills
Nov 10, 2018
It wasn’t long ago — a little over six years, now — that Rochester native John Steward, the new head chef at Terry Hills, fell in…
JJ Newberry Project wins Rochester CDC Reshaping Rochester Award
Nov 9, 2018
On Thursday, Matt Gray accepted the Robert Macon Award from the Community Design Center of Rochester on behalf of the Newberry Project. The award was…
Charles Dickens returning to GCC in December
Nov 8, 2018
BATAVIA — There’s no humbug about Mike Randall’s return to Genesee Community College next month. The WKBW meteorologist will reprise…
The queen of hospitality: With its eighty-six-year-old owner in the engineer's seat, Leroy's D&R Depot stays on track
Nov 1, 2018
Entering the former train depot, I’m greeted with the utmost hospitality, as if we were best friends. Nancy Nickerson and her business partner,…
Batavia Players to conjure up ‘Blithe Spirit’
Nov 1, 2018
What would happen if I hosted a seyance and a medium summoned the spirit of my ex-wife, but no one else could see her except me? Writer Charles…
New chef at Terry Hills sets out to take what's good and make it better
Oct 29, 2018
Let's talk about French fries. The lowly fry. Can you really kick it up a notch? Cooking a gourmet fry is actually no secret. Any…
Former farmworker opens 10th restaurant, this one in his hometown, Batavia
Oct 28, 2018
You know you're in an authentic taqueria when you spot a sign next to the salsa roja warning the gringos, "Danger!" Not every dish in a Mexican…
Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble preparing for Nov. 18 concert
Oct 26, 2018
The Genesee Wind Ensemble performs at the Oakfield-Alabama Auditorium at 4 p.m., Nov. 18. It is located at 7001 Lewiston Road, Oakfield. Featured…
Batavia Country Deli conducting grand opening through Thursday
Oct 23, 2018
BATAVIA — With renovations and a summertime”soft” opening under its belt, Batavia Country Deli has turned its attention to a…
Fishtales proving popular with local seafood lovers
Oct 22, 2018
In Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain famously advised diners, "never order fish on a Monday." That works out well for Todd and Grace Sannin,…
Self-taught dabbler in art gets his first exhibit in Genesee County
Oct 22, 2018
Andy Hare is a laid-back, golf-playing, guitar-picking, beach-combing retired firefighter. He’s also a self-taught “dabbler” in art…
Sweet celebration: Oliver’s Candies marks official opening at Elba location
Oct 21, 2018
Jeremy Liles talked with visitors Saturday as excited crowds make their way through the new Oliver’s Candies facility on Main Street. Only a few…
'The Rhythms of Nature' on display at GO ART!
Oct 20, 2018
Artist Christopher McGee was at GO ART! on Thursday evening for the opening of his show, "The Rhythms of Nature." Born in Jamestown, the…
Photo: Oliver's celebrates new candy shop in Elba
Oct 20, 2018
Jeremy Liles, owner of Oliver's Candies, with the help of his family and employees, made the company's new production facility in Elba today official…
Family friendly: Batavia’s Original and Kiwanis Club partner to revive city’s Halloween Parade
Oct 19, 2018
Los Compadres opens its doors in Batavia
Oct 19, 2018
BATAVIA — Bringing a little bit of Mexico to Batavia is what Jose Castaneda had in mind when he signed a lease to rent the former Kati’s…
The Remote Cabin Restaurant Near Buffalo That Serves Up The Most Delicious Food
Oct 18, 2018
Just because we live in one of New York’s largest cities doesn’t mean that us Buffalonians don’t like to escape away from it all…
Zonta makes plans for holiday festival
Oct 17, 2018
Members of the Zonta Club of Batavia-Genesee County are preparing for their sixth Zonta Holiday Festival. The festival will take place Nov. 10 and 11…
Fly over to Le Roy on Sunday
Oct 13, 2018
In October 1928, the streets of Le Roy grounded to a standstill. The three-day grand opening of the airport located on Asbury Road beginning on Oct.…
A twin bill of exhibits to open today at GO ART!
Oct 11, 2018
Two galleries will be occupied starting tonight as artwork from a new member of GO ART! and pictures submitted by the Batavia Photography Club are put…
