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Pete Zehler

August 1, 2025

Friday News Brief

Crack Cocaine Arrest in Genesee County A 43-year-old Batavia man is facing multiple felony charges after a six-month investigation by the Genesee County Drug Task Force into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine. Marcos A. Torres was taken into custody on July 18th on a sealed indictment warrant after...

Pete Zehler

July 30, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

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 opening day last year, including a 3% bump in on-site wagering. Fans packed the clubhouse and track apron, with families,...

Pete Zehler

July 29, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

GCEDC Changes Plans for STAMP Wastewater Project In Batavia, the Genesee County Economic Development Center has announced it's giving up permits from the New York State DEC for wetland impacts related to a previously planned wastewater pipeline at the STAMP site. The permits were tied to a proposed force main...

Pete Zehler

July 28, 2025

Monday News Brief

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 this fall. The policy will prohibit phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the entire school day. Hochul told Joanne Beck...

Pete Zehler

July 25, 2025

Friday News Brief

Genesee County Health Department Reminds Residents of Bat Season It’s peak bat season in Western New York, and the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are urging residents to be alert — especially if a bat finds its way inside your home. While bats are essential to the ecosystem, they...

Pete Zehler

July 24, 2025

Thursday News Brief

Demolition Again Delayed on Decaying Harvester Center Building 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. City Code Enforcement Officer Doug Randall says the structure has been...