Wednesday news Brief

Your Home Could be Worth More than you Think

Batavia, NY — The City of Batavia Assessor’s Office has begun mailing preliminary full value assessment notices to property owners as part of the 2025 Assessment Update Project. Notices started going out on April 7th, with instructions included for requesting informal reviews.
City Assessor Rhonda Saulsbury reminds residents to carefully review their property’s full market value and file a challenge if they believe the value is inaccurate and have proof to support it. Informal review appointments are available throughout April, and the Formal Grievance Form (RP-524) may be submitted up to and on Grievance Day—May 29th.
Assessment data, sale info, and property comparisons are available online at cityofbatavia.prosgar.com and in-person at City Hall, the library, and on the City’s website.
City Manager Rachael Tabelski noted that housing market surges in Rochester and Buffalo are influencing Batavia, with homes selling fast and supply remaining low.

History buffs, mark your calendars! The Genesee Valley Civil War Roundtable meets Wednesday, April 16th at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion United Methodist Church. This month’s free presentation, “Anna Emma Carroll: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon,” will be given by Joyce Thompson-Hovey.

Don’t miss this fascinating look into a hidden figure of the Civil War. All are welcome!

As the warmer weather brings more outdoor activity, the Batavia Police Department is reminding residents to take extra steps to protect their vehicles and valuables from theft.

Here are a few simple safety tips:
Always lock your vehicle, even in your driveway. Keep valuables out of sight, like purses, phones, or laptops. Park in well-lit areas whenever possible. Never leave keys inside your vehicle, and always be aware of your surroundings.

If you see suspicious activity or are a victim of larceny from a vehicle, contact the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350 or submit a tip at bataviapolice.org.

By staying alert and taking these precautions, we can all help keep our neighborhoods safe. A safe community starts with a responsible community.

Serious Crash Shuts Down Portion of Routes 63,19, and 20

Pavilion, NY – Emergency responders were called to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 63 and Starr Road around 8 am on Tuesday. The crash involved a pickup truck towing a trailer, and injuries were reported at the scene.
Pavilion Fire and Mercy Medic 2 responded, with law enforcement on-site quickly requesting Medic 2 to step up response due to the severity of the situation. One person was reported to be trapped inside a vehicle, prompting the request for Mercy Flight.
Mercy Flight was launched with an estimated 22-minute arrival time and was cleared to land directly on the roadway. As a result, Routes 63, 19, and 20 were shut down to allow safe landing and transport operations.
The injured individual was successfully extricated and airlifted to ECMC for further treatment.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area Tuesday afternoon as road closures remained in place during the ongoing investigation.

Le Roy, NY – A tree and power lines were down near Lake and School Streets, causing a power outage affecting over 2,400 National Grid customers.
Law enforcement and Fire Police were on scene, with National Grid and railway crews working to clear the area and restore service.
Residents are urged to stay clear of downed wires and use caution.