1 hr ago | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Fifteen years later, a surprising gift continues to give
When the word got out in 1998, it seemed like something out of a movie. Roxanne Marshall, a retired Brighton school librarian, had left $7 million to the Rochester Area Community Foundation, the single largest gift received by the foundation.
5 hrs ago | The Batavian
These storm drain markers are small, colorful metal signs that are attached to the sidewalk above the storm drain.
Photo: Ribbon cutting for inclusive playground at Kiwanis Park
Committee members who helped organize creation of the inclusive playground at Kiwanis Park in the Town of Batavia gathered with friends and supporters this evening for an official ribbon cutting to celebration the opening of the new playground.
Batavia man pleads guilt to sexual assault charge stemming from incident in jail
A Batavia man accused of using a tooth brush to sexually assault a fellow jail inmate late last year entered a guilty plea in County Court today to counts of sexual abuse 1st.
CY Farms grew from the good land
The house was ramshackle. There were broken doors and windows that wouldn't close, but the land was good.
Downtown Batavia Public Market opens Thursday
BRING YOUR FEET DOWNTOWN AND MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES! The Batavia Business Improvement District announces the opening of the Downtown Batavia Public Market on Thursday, June 20 and runs through Sept.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Three things to do today and tomorrow
Green Flash and 3HB will provide three beers for tasting and voting. For more, call 292-9940 or lovincup.com.
Smartphones, Tablets Taken from AT&T Store in Batavia
Four young men are being held on $10,000 bail after police say they stole smartphones and tablets from an AT&T store in Batavia.
Photos: Town of Batavia Fire trains for extrication, ready to raffle off another Harley
Town of Batavia firefighters took a break from their extrication training Monday night to show off the Harley-Davidson Fatboy that one lucky raffle ticket buyer could win July 27. Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at the fire hall on Lewiston Road or from a Town of Batavia volunteer.
Strangers Help Rescue Man From Tonawanda Creek In Batavia
Maybe there's varying definitions. One thing is for sure: Willis saved one person's life on Saturday morning when he rescued a man who fell into Tonawanda Creek in Batavia.
Public invited to inclusive playground ribbon cutting tomorrow at Kiwanis Park
The Kiwanis Park Inclusive Playground, located on Route 5 in the Town of Batavia, will officially be open to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on June 18th at the park at 6:30 The Inclusive playground, which was build for individuals of all physical abilities, was constructed nearly entirely by private donations as a joint ... (more)
Law and Order: Man accused of urinating on Thruway from overpass also faces weapon, marijuana charge
Rescuer pulls man from creek in western NY
Authorities say an unidentified good Samaritan plunged into a creek in western New York to assist a man spotted floating in the water.
Man Rescued from Creek in Batavia
A man is recovering after being rescued from Tonawanda Creek in Batavia Saturday morning.
County Democrats announce three candidates for Legislature
After an interview process conducted by the Genesee County Democratic Committee three candidates were endorsed for the Genesee County Legislature.
Man rescued from the Tonawanda Creek off Walnut Street
A person was rescued from the Tonawanda Creek at 9:30 a.m. in the area of 63 Walnut St., Batavia.
Deal With NY Tribe Limits Casino Locations
Three large areas of upstate New York are now out of the running for commercial casino development after Gov. Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with the Seneca Nation of Indians to resolve a four-year-old dispute with the state.
Holding hands, talking secrets to 73 years of marriage for San Fernando Valley couple
After more than seven decades of marriage, Stephen and Rose Marchese of Burbank have a pretty simple secret to staying in love.
With no malt houses in New York, Hawley's new venture to fill unique niche at the right time
Thief uses sawed off shotgun to rob Pandora's Box in Batavia
A mask-wearing man carrying a sawed-off shot gun robbed Pandora's Box Novelty Store as a clerk was preparing to close the store last night, according to the Sheriff's Office.