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BATAVIA — An announcement in the Capitol Region Tuesday was the first domino in what could lead to a $10 million windfall for Batavia. Gov.…

BATAVIA — A pair of young entrepreneurs are working to ensure fresh market shoppers don’t have to rely on plastic bags. Manning a booth at…

BATAVIA — A 25,000 square-foot spec building in the town of Batavia is envisioned as the first of five phases of Gallina Development…

Information from GO ART! Color Impressions by MAF: Fiber Art Exhibit is now on display at GO ART!  201 E. Main St. (Seymour Place) in…

he 2017 Holland Land Office Museum History Heroes Summer Program was eight days of fun-filled times celebrating the centennial of World War One. Our…

Press release: The New York State Education Department announced today (July 31) that 44 colleges and universities in New York will receive Liberty…

Terry Weber, a member of the Batavia Society of Artists, has opened an art gallery and antique shop and has an art studio in the Old General Store on…

BATAVIA — This isn’t the type of beer tour you might be thinking of. Harvest New York is hosting its second Field to Pint Craft Brewery…

BATAVIA — New Executive Director Gregory Hallock has been saying for the past year and a half that the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council…

BATAVIA — Stacey Kirby tends to use a lot of paint when she creates her art. We’re talking gallons. That’s because she’s a…

Batavia Downs opened its 71st season Wednesday night with a big crowd and record purses for drivers. Todd Haight, director of living racing, said the…

SILVER LAKE — As players in the latest Shake on the Lake production go through tests of their costuming combinations and quick-changing…

At the new Dunkin' Donuts on West Main Street, Batavia, you can get a free charge, if you have an electric car, to go with your morning jolt of…

Press release: Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer's bill (S5064) to permanently allow the use of rifles for big game hunting in Genesee County has been…

DARIEN — Stepping back from the footprint of a 100 kW wind turbine at Miller Sonshine Acres, Delia Fisher of Corfu left an “open…

The Byron Heritage Festival will take place all day on Saturday, July 29, at the park behind the Byron Fire Department on Route 262. It starts with a…

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs The 71st season of live harness racing at America’s oldest lighted track opens on…

Press release: Do you have a speedy Dachshund? That’s what Batavia Downs officials are wondering as they have announced that registration is…

BATAVIA — Country music star Lee Greenwood, 74, has 35 singles that have charted since 1982. Seven of those songs reached number one on the…

Press release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced new federal funding from the Department of Transportation for the Genesee County Airport.…

Environmental Science Career Exploration Camp provided adventure and learning July 10th – 14th at Genesee County Park & Forest. Eighth-…

Press release: The Genesee County 4-H Office would like to thank all of the local 4-H members who entered exhibits in the 2017 Genesee County Fair. We…

BATAVIA — The language of William Shakespeare is difficult enough for adults to understand. Imagine how troublesome it is for a group of…

Press release: The Genesee County AmeriCorps Program, in collaboration with the Genesee County and Batavia youth bureaus, is planning the annual Safe…