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Press Release: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for their sixth Rockin’ the Downs concert series, presented by Pepsi, which will take place outside on the racetrack, with eight Friday dates, starting in June and running into August of 2023. Kicking off the series on Friday, June 23rd is Almost Queen. The Ultimate Queen Tribute show delivers a live

Press release: Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel formally closed the books on a record-breaking 2022. Credits played topped $1 Billion for the first time ever. Net win totaled just over $76 Million Dollars. That was up 14.5 percent or $9.63 Million over 2021’s numbers. Surcharge & Earnings to be distributed to member municipalities are projected to total $9.2

This post will be anchored at the top of the home page for the next day or two. Scroll down for additional news items. Please send closures and cancellations to news@thebatavian.com The following places have made closure announcements due to the impending storm: Batavia City School District will be closed Friday due to the forecasted weather conditions, Superintendent Jason

UPDATE 2 p.m.: The Thruway has been closed to all vehicles from Exit 46 in Henrietta to the Pennsylvania border until further notice due to deteriorating conditions.

UPDATE: 4 p.m.: Tops Friendly Markets has closed all stores in Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Erie and Niagara counties until 6 a.m. Monday.

Press release: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that tickets are now available for several indoor events happening in the Park Place Room this Winter. On Thursday, Dec. 15, Batavia Downs welcomes back Marsha McWilson as she performs a Motown Christmas. This will be The Niagara Falls Music Hall of Famer’s second Christmas Concert on-site. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. with

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. management and union employees at the public benefit company’s branch locations have agreed to a pay contract that will give the workers at 3.5 percent raise for 2022. The agreement was announced this morning at the WROTB board of directors meeting at Batavia Downs Gaming on Park Road. WROTB President/CEO Henry Wojtaszek said it is a

Press release: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel will host Family Fun Day and their famous wiener dog races on Sunday, Oct. 16. Family-related activities will also take place including on-site entertainers, a kettle corn stand, pumpkin decorating for kids 15 and under, carriage rides, pony rides and $1 hot dogs and sodas will take place from 12 til 2 p.m. with the wiener dog races

Press release: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel will host Family Fun Day and their famous wiener dog races on Sunday, Oct. 16. Family-related activities will also take place including on-site entertainers, a kettle corn stand, pumpkin decorating for kids 15 and under, carriage rides, pony rides and $1 hot dogs and sodas will take place from 12 til 2 p.m. with the wiener dog races

Press release: Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel will be hosting the Annual Fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) on Friday, Sept. 16 in the track’s historic clubhouse. The fundraiser includes a $30 clubhouse buffet package deal, a silent auction with a wide variety of items up for bid, sponsorship of races, and private donations. The clubhouse opens at 5