Back in business: The Farm rebuilds
Jul 23, 2015
By Dirk Hoffman dhoffman@batavianews.com CORFU — There is a Tibetan saying that “tragedy should be utilized as a source of…
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Salvania's business built on rigatoni's popularity
Jul 23, 2015
By Matt Krueger mkrueger@batavianews.com BATAVIA — Laura and Roxanne Salvania opened Salvania’s Restaurant 34 years ago — today!…
A bridal house is Stella's new home in LeRoy
Jul 23, 2015
By Raymond Coniglio rconiglio@batavianews.com LE ROY — As the owner of a bridal boutique, Stella Collins knows how important it is to find…
Foxprowl-Con should boost Batavia's economy
Jul 21, 2015
By Joanne Beck jbeck@batavianews.com BATAVIA — While Bill Hume and his helpers map out a huge three-day convention,…
Michigan artifacts reveal Batavia roots
Jul 21, 2015
By Matt Surtel msurtel@batavianews.com BATAVIA — The trunk looks hand-hewn, deteriorated, and very, very old. But that’s only natural for…
Batavia brothers bring the noise
Jul 20, 2015
Posted by Jess Wheeler Scott DiMartino played in local bands as a teenager. He had all the sound equipment needed for his big idea. In December, he…
Kingdom Bound returning to Darien Lake
Jul 17, 2015
By The Daily News Online DARIEN CENTER — The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the nation’s largest and…
Dive in for a movie at Darien Lake
Jul 17, 2015
By Matt Krueger mkrueger@batavianews.com DARIEN CENTER — Darien Lake Amusement Park will launch a new, in-park attraction this weekend, one…
Foxprowl-Con bringing actors, wrestlers to Batavia
Jul 13, 2015
BATAVIA — It’s a world of action heroes, theatrical rock stars and wrestlers that’s all its own, but there are thousands that want…
Le Roy's new boat launches are testament to teamwork
Jul 1, 2015
By Raymond Coniglio rconiglio@batavianews.com LE ROY — Access to Oatka Creek is much easier this spring, thanks to a pair of canoe and…
Hurdles, land cleared for Batavia Downs hotel
May 29, 2015
By Jim Krencik jkrencik@batavianews.com |1 comment BATAVIA — The ground has been cleared, both physically and…
Photos: Scrap Metal Artist new business
May 4, 2015
From The Batavian: Steve Foster, of Adams Welding, has a new side business -- turning metal left over from commercial jobs, and maybe mixing in some…
Town of Le Roy advances in "America's Best Communities" competition.
Apr 29, 2015
LE ROY — It’s hard to find a community as uniquely resilient as Le Roy. Important businesses and industries have…
Photos: Civil War Ball
Mar 23, 2015
The Daughters of the American Civil War sponsored a Civil War Ball on Friday evening at the Clarion Hotel. The event commemorated: 200th…
GCC board reviews architectural plans for capital project
Mar 19, 2015
BATAVIA — ‘‘This will be the largest, most significant project the college has undertaken since the main building was constructed in…
‘American Pickers’ eyes filming in New York State
Mar 19, 2015
Hoarders. Collectors. People who just likethings. Got a barn full of perceived junk inherited from a late relative? “American Pickers”…
Feeling of community drew new owners to Woody's Deli in Le Roy
Mar 17, 2015
It's a bit of a challenge, even for an experienced cook, admits Brian Canalie, to take over somebody else's menu and make it your own. But…
Emily Helenbrook dreams big, works hard as she seeks career as opera singer
Mar 17, 2015
It's a long way from Alexander, N.Y., to the Metropolitan Opera House, much further than the 536 miles measured on a Google map, but it's the road…
GCC board previews design options for campus projects
Mar 17, 2015
Press release: "This will be the largest, most significant project the College has undertaken since the main building was constructed in the early…
Photo: Snowy owl at the airport
Mar 17, 2015
Rebecca Grela shared this picture she took Saturday of the snowy owl at the Genesee County Airport. Article from The Batavian and taken from…
Photos: No Blarney at St. James benefits HLOM
Mar 16, 2015
Local musicians Rich Conroy and Don Bouchard, as "No Blarney," performed a show of new and traditional Irish music Friday evening at St. James as a…
Frolic in the Forest this Spring
Mar 13, 2015
Press release: "Frolic in the Forest" this Spring At Genesee County Park and Forest! Be part of the magic this spring with full moon hikes, adventures…
Darien Lake ready to hire 2K seasonal workers
Mar 12, 2015
Press release: The region’s largest seasonal employer is looking to fill 2,000 open positions across its operations, including…
PHOTO: Refuge eagle
Mar 12, 2015
Matt Santy of Oakfield submitted this photo showing a bald eagle he spotted on March 6. “(I was) on my way to work that morning and was able to…
