Rochester picked as top 10 sports market Aug 25, 2009
Batavia is 48th, and Jamestown is 64th. They're represented by minor-league baseball teams in the New York-Penn League -- the Batavia Muckdogs and the Jamestown Jammers. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Minoring in baseball Aug 23, 2009
After a rocky start at Batavia, McGeary posted a strong outing at Auburn, then walked seven in four innings against Oneonta. He pitched masterfully in front of friends and family at Lowell, then gave up five runs in four innings at Aberdeen, lost at home against Lowell, then allowed just one earned run in his next three starts before last week s unraveling against the Jammers. (Boston Globe)
Ballgame on a budget Aug 16, 2009
The Doubledays average about 1,700 fans per game, more than Batavia (about 1,000), Jamestown (about 1,500), Oneonta (800) and just under Williamsport (about 2,000) ... Not surprisingly, Brooklyn, State College, Hudson Valley and State College are the priciest teams to see, priced from 10 to 15 for some seats, while Jamestown, Batavia and Oneonta are comparable to Auburn. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
As advertised Aug 12, 2009
Walter J. Floss Jr. s chief of staff running his offices in Albany, Clarence and Batavia and Erie County Executive Edward Rutkowski s chief of staff and director of government affairs. Davis, for a decade, was the Town of Tonawanda Republican Party chairman and, then for another 10 years, Erie County Republican Party chairman. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
theswiss team Aug 11, 2009
Salted butter O-AT-KA Milk Products, Batavia, N.Y., Mike Clor; Land O Lakes, Madison, Team Madison Dairy; and O-AT-KA Milk Products, Batavia, N.Y., Kevin O Connor. Unsalted butter Graf Creamery, Zachow, Team Graf; Grassland Dairy Products, Greenwood, Donald Much; and Larsen s Creamery, Clackamas, Ore. (Agri-View, WI)
Auburn All-Stars on brink Aug 6, 2009
The All-Stars qualified for states by claiming the Section I championship last weekend, beating Batavia 3-0 in the semis and Mel Ott 5-3 in the finals. Against Batavia, pitcher Joey Dyson threw his first no-hitter and was just two batters shy of a perfect game. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Giant particle collider fizzles, adding to mysteries of life Aug 5, 2009
"These are baby problems," said Peter Limon, a physicist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill ... "These are baby problems," said Peter Limon, a physicist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cardinals Minor League Notebook: 07/30/09 Jul 31, 2009
Batavia @ Williamsport Postponed Due To Rain. was schedlued to start. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
New York - Penn League Standings Jul 25, 2009
Batavia (Cardinals) 18 17 ... Batavia 2, Jamestown 1, 10 innings ... Batavia at State College, 7:05 p.m.. (New York Post)
2 WNY groups get legal-services grants Jul 18, 2009
The foundation is providing assistance to the of Batavia and the of Buffalo, as well as 24 other groups in the rest of the state. The grants program is designed to assist law-related projects providing a variety of legal-services needs, including educational programs for young people. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Spikes fall in extra innings Jul 17, 2009
Butch Biela takes a swing at a pitch July 8 against the Batavia Muckdogs. Biela hit a pinch-hit home run Thursday night to tie the game in the ninth inning. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Dunkin' still plans big in Buffalo area Jul 10, 2009
The Kenmore native and former executive of said Dunkin Brands wants to open as many as 50 new outlets in the Western New York market, which stretches from Jamestown to Niagara County and eastward toward Batavia. Dunkin Donuts already has 40 area outlets. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Inside the Dugout Jul 9, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Jul 6, 2009 9:22 PM:" I'll tell you who's a tough as nails player this season - catcher Jack Murphy. Batavia's D'Marcus Ingram plowed into him like a Mack truck coming across home plate, and Auburn's catcher took a nasty hit. He was down for about a minute and got back up and is STILL in the game. I would have guessed concussion at the very least, but it doesn't appear to be serious. Luckily, because its not a good night for Doubledays players and injuries.-- KKW ".... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
D-days can't squeak it out Jul 7, 2009
AUBURN After Sunday night's pair of come-from-behind wins, the Auburn Doubledays were far from out of the game against the Batavia Muckdogs on Monday ... A nasty collision at the plate became the scoring difference as Batavia took the 5-4 win at Falcon Park ... Batavia's Devin Goodwin cracked a single up the middle, which center fielder Markus Brisker fired perfectly back to Doubledays catcher Jack Murphy as Batavia's D'Marcus Ingram rounded third. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Spikes take series with Doubledays Jul 4, 2009
Auburn (5-9) heads to Batavia today to face the Pinckney Division-leading Muckdogs. Spikes 11. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'USA Today' Contract to Expire at Award-winning Printer Jul 1, 2009
NEW YORK The Daily News in Batavia, N.Y., reports that it will no longer print USA Today after June 30, 2010 ... "USA Today management told us that the decision not to renew their contract with us was strictly due to economic reasons," Batavia Newspapers Corp. publisher Tom Turnbull said ... Adding that quality "was not an issue," Turnbull said Gannett "acknowledged that we have done an outstanding job over the past 24 years." During that time, Batavia Newspapers was recognized as the top USA... (MediaWeek.com)
What economic troubles? Officials: Business good in Old Forge Jun 29, 2009
MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch Gary and Sally Pierce, of Batavia, Ill. take a stroll down Route 28 while visting Old Forge. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Spikes pound D-days' pitching Jun 27, 2009
Similar to his first outing in Batavia when he allowed five runs on four hits, Gracey gave up five straight hits and four runs in the first inning. He settled in. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Coffee Culture spreads in WNY Jun 27, 2009
Besides the Town of Tonawanda site, Coffee Culture has plans to open outlets in Batavia and on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, said James Geiger, vice president of real estate and franchise development. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Work starts on Upstate MedTech Centre Jun 27, 2009
A new Batavia center that focuses on the MedTech fields will bear a familiar name. The 43,000-square-foot building near will be named after Bruce Holm, a Batavia native who is executive director of the University at Buffalo s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Carreno flirts with no-hitter Jun 26, 2009
Poor weather induced a postponement of the Auburn Doubledays' scheduled opener with Batavia Friday, so fans waited five extra days to see the 2009 team, but it was a member of the 2008 Doubledays team that made the delay worthwhile. Joel Carreno pitched lights out for Auburn, going seven innings, giving up just two hits and one run in the team's 4-1 win over State College. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gridlock, everywhere Jun 22, 2009
A school for the blind in Batavia needs approval of a contract to transport students ... From Albany to Batavia, state government needs to be a source of action, not an obstacle. (Albany Times Union)
D-days manage just one hit Jun 22, 2009
Batavia pitchers Michael Blazek, Dan Calhoun and LaCurtis Mayes allowed only one hit as the Muckdogs beat the Auburn Doubledays 5-1 Sunday in Batavia. Markus Brisker had Auburn's lone hit, while Eric Eiland scored in the first inning on a Welinton Ramirez RBI groundout. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Doubledays opener washed away Jun 21, 2009
The Doubledays home opener against the Batavia Muckdogs was postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader July 5. The Doubledays' date with the defending New York-Penn League champion Batavia Muckdogs will be played as part of a doubleheader July 5, so now the Doubledays will look ahead to a four-game road trip, beginning today at 1:35 p.m. in Batavia ... After their trip to Batavia, the Doubledays will embark on a series with the Jamestown Jammers, who opened their season... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Our View: Hit & Misses Jun 20, 2009
Assuming that rainy weather stays away, our local New York-Penn League affiliate will play in Batavia tonight and then host Batavia at 6:05 p.m. Saturday at Falcon Park. The uniqueness and importance of Auburn hosting a professional baseball team cannot be overstated, and we have little doubt that we'll see big crowds at the ballpark this summer rooting for the home team. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Boston Red Sox -- Matthew Milroy, RHP, Marmion Academy HS, Batavia, Ill. 1069. (ESPN -- Baseball)
2009 WNY high school rankings Jun 6, 2009
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Feeley back to run VA facilities Jun 5, 2009
William Feeley takes the post of medical center director for the beginning June 21, overseeing the hospitals in Buffalo and Batavia and seven community-based clinics ... In 2003, he became director of the , where he oversaw medical centers in Albany, Bath, Buffalo, Batavia, Canandaigua and Syracuse, as well as 28 community-based outpatient clinics. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Nardin remains No.1 among high schools Jun 4, 2009
The Batavia school, which has an enrollment of 172, draws students from six counties. Some live as far away as Brockport and Warsaw. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
13 hypothetical mergers of WNY districts Jun 4, 2009
The resulting district (1,527) would still have fewer students than nearby Batavia. Friendship/Cuba-Rushford. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Middle schools in Eastern Tier Jun 3, 2009
Batavia MS (Batavia) ... St. Joseph School (Batavia). (Buffalo Business First, NY)
'Good faith' return for Jets' Washington Jun 2, 2009
Bengals cornerback Leon Hall has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in his drunken driving case in Batavia, Ohio, allowing him to avoid jail time. Baseball Yankees' Pettitte says he's ready to go Yankees lefthander Andy Pettitte said he will make his scheduled start against Texas tomorrow night after leaving his last outing with a stiff back. (Boston Globe)
Farm pay a split issue Jun 2, 2009
"If passed, this bill would put our industry into a major tailspin and wreck the already struggling upstate and Long Island economy," said state Farm Bureau President Dean Norton, a dairy farmer from Batavia, Genesee County. That amounts to "fear-stoking propaganda," said Jordan Wells of Justice for Farmworkers, who pointed out that no farm workers appeared Monday at a press conference to oppose the measure. (Albany Times Union)
Riding currents of history Jun 1, 2009
The ship is a 20-year-old reproduction of the vessel that Hudson used on behalf of the Dutch East India Company to seek a passage to Batavia (now Indonesia) for the purpose of trading spices. The 85-foot, 122-ton wooden ship will be sailing up and down the Hudson River all summer long, docking in ports from Albany to New York City to help celebrate Hudson's 1609 voyage. (Albany Times Union)
Batavia Downs seeks more slots May 30, 2009
Batavia Downs is on the cusp of investing $25 million in its track and gaming facilities as the Genesee County facility continues to build its business ... During a four-week period that ended on May 23, Batavia Downs took in $3 ... Batavia Downs has an estimated $60 million economic impact on the region between Buffalo and Rochester. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Is Obama's Fuel Plan Enough? May 26, 2009
" For some this change is too little, too late. "I think it's a positive step in the right direction, but we need to make leaps and bounds better than where we are today," said Yates. ajl/sp Print Friendly Version Political leaders and members of the gay community are responding to Rochester Mayor Bob Duffys outspoken support for same sex marriage. Those killed in action during the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were also remembered this Memorial Day. As they are modern wars, there are... (R News)
Documentary Features Local Masons May 24, 2009
" As membership gradually declines, leaders like Wallace see the film as an opportunity for which members of the secret society may be willing to raise the curtain. "We're looking forward to it and we certainly hope it will be a success and entice others to join our organization," Wallace said. SVH/cjb Print Friendly Version A Webster couple was in the right place at the right time to help pull seven people from Lake Ontario early Saturday morning. The group, which usually shies away from... (R News)
Letchworth Sees Increase in Campers May 24, 2009
The cabins here are very nice," said Mark Hantel, camper. Letchworth State Park has more than 200 camp sites, 82 cabins, and three water falls. Judy Allen has been at the park all weekend, and she said she comes here just about every year. Maybe people will also discover its nice doing something like this, she said. We have shown an increase of 1.5 percent in our reservations for camping this year. So far this year, we have had 4,900 reservations coming in, and that is making us the... (R News)
New Ambulance Provider Selected May 23, 2009
Batavia service ends September 1st ... When the Batavia City Council voted back in January to eliminate ambulance service, it was a decision that would affect all of Genesee County ... The head of the Batavia Firefighters Union says its ambulance contract with the city doesn't expire until March, 2011. (R News)
New Catholic Middle School for Inner City May 23, 2009
There is no reason that everyone should not be entitled to that same opportunity," says Carpenter. To find out more about applications and the school, head to to the link below or email nativityrochester@frontiernet.net. dp eb Print Friendly Version Eight fourth graders at Rochester's School #4 got quite a surprise Friday afternoon. It was a special honor for the family of a local fallen marine. The oldest priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, has died. When the Batavia City Council... (R News)
Conventions Kick Off Political Season May 15, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Republicans open convention. (R News)
$1.5M to UB for clean-energy incubator May 15, 2009
Batavia s Harvester Center. We are creating a regional foundation for a healthy green economy in Western New York, said Martin Casstevens, director of Directed Energy. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Schumer Urges Yahoo to Come to NY May 11, 2009
Since Greater Batavia was ranked nationally in the top ten list of Micropolitan cities for the past three years by Site Selection Magazine, Gsell is optimistic about the future of economic development in Genesee county ... Gsell adds that Greater Batavias proximity to multiple Thruway exits adds to its appeal ... Batavia, on the other hand, decided to do without a service that benefitted almost all of Genesee County. (R News)
City School Budget Passes May 8, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. by Chelsea Eggleston File photo Published May 07, 2009. (R News)
Phils skipper snares 1,000th win May 7, 2009
He joined the Phillies organization in 2006 with Class A Short-Season Batavia. "It's a thrill to be part of it," Roadcap said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
226 Confirmed U.S. Cases of H1N1 May 4, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. by R News Staff File photo Published May 03, 2009. (R News)
Search Resumes for Missing Fishermen May 3, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Riverside Park in the Village of Clyde. (R News)
Imagine: RIT Festival Draws Large Crowd May 3, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. RIT Green Vehicle Challenge. (R News)
Monroe Co. Has Probable Flu Case May 1, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. by Diana Palotas photo by Helen Moore Published Apr 30, 2009. (R News)
BP: Buffalo's Texas Two-Step Apr 28, 2009
" Thanks for coming. CHECKING ONE OFF THAT LIST Dateline Daytona, on site for the Great American Race. We all keep lists of those things we think we'd like to see sometime. Tennis at Wimbledon is on my list, the Kentucky Derby and the Indianapolis 500. With a clear conscience, I've substituted Daytona for Indy, even though it's still the only place where "gentlemen start your engines," has true validity. Daytona and NASCAR has managed to secure more of the public's imagination than Indy, which... (R News)
Hockey Fans Grab Up Amerks Bargains Apr 19, 2009
I haven't had a chance to look at all of the bargains yet, but from that alone, it's a good savings," said Charles Henderson, Buffalo. The Amerks equipment manager said the team has to get rid of its extra items due to the lack of storage room. jmevb Print Friendly Version The local chapter of a national civil rights group is concerned over a new law in Rochester that members say is an invasion of privacy. The group said it could be unfairly used to put people behind bars. For the NAACP and one... (R News)
Pro Standings Apr 19, 2009
ESPN: Bassmaster Angler ament Search. NORTHERN 1 - CECIL COUNTY, MD BOTournament 0904N1B. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Bodybuilding Proven Ageless Apr 19, 2009
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Boy Saved Thanks Firefighters Apr 18, 2009
" dp/ay Print Friendly Version The Hollywood spotlight is shining on a small village in Orleans County. The city of Rochester honored a number of Rochester police officers and a city minister for saving a man who was trying to commit suicide. The city of Rochester's "go-to guy" when it snows won't be there the next time the white stuff comes around. U.S. Marshals apprehended a former Penfield man Thursday night in Erie, Pennsylvania. Authorities said he had fled from his own criminal trial. A... (R News)
Doubledays season schedule -- 2008 Apr 18, 2009
June 17 Batavia W 4-2. June 18 at Batavia W 6-1 ... June 19 Batavia W 7-0. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bishop Clark Attends Archbishop Installation Apr 18, 2009
Not only because he is a very capable leader but because he is somebody I have known for years and with whom I have a friendship I value very highly," said Clark. Clark said he is proud of Dolan's accomplishments and proud of what this means for the Catholic Church. rh/yc Print Friendly Version The Hollywood spotlight is shining on a small village in Orleans County. The city of Rochester honored a number of Rochester police officers and a city minister for saving a man who was trying to commit... (R News)
High Falls Film Fest Returns Apr 17, 2009
And it also stimulates the downtown economy," said Rosie Taravella, High Falls Film Fest. ajl/ay Print Friendly Version A U.S. postal service worker is charged for tampering with the mail system. The Rochester police and fire departments and other community organizations hit the streets Thursday as part of a Project T.I.P.S. (Trust, Information, Programs ces) cookout on Jefferson Avenue. Rochester High Falls International Film Festival organizers announced the headline celebrities for this... (R News)
ESD backs Shoreline Apartment renovation Apr 16, 2009
The agency also approved plans to develop a new industrial and office park in Batavia cleared a major funding hurdle. ESD directors okayed a $2 million allocation to the to help finance infrastructure construction in the 200-acre park. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
BBB Drops Two Local Businesses Apr 16, 2009
Accent Windows of Rochester received a grade of "F while Money Tree Training Group of Webster also received a grade of "F." The Better Business Bureau assigns grades for businesses ranging from an A+ to an F. This system replaced the satisfactory and unsatisfactory scale used in the past. The agency expelled a total of nine businesses in Upstate New York. ajl Print Friendly Version One of the busiest places in Monroe County was at the U.S. Post Office on Jefferson Road in Henrietta. It was... (R News)
Slaughter Pushes NY High Speed Rail Apr 15, 2009
I've been talking about it since I've been in Congress New York State is so far ahead," Slaughter said. Slaughter added that she has until May to submit an application for stimulus funds. She said Upstate New Yorks chances are extraordinary because New York is so far ahead in the planning stages and shovel-ready areas. ajl/ay Print Friendly Version What if the only grocery store where you live closed? That is what is happening to one Wayne County community. Monroe County Executive Maggie... (R News)
BP: Three and Out Apr 15, 2009
Elba is a small farming community in Genesee County out by Batavia. In 2004, faced with a 24 percent tax increase, staffing in the school system was cut 20 percent across the board. (R News)
Crew member describes attack on American ship Apr 15, 2009
Thomas Urbik of Batavia, Ill. said in an e-mail to his mother that crew members barricaded themse 00001E5B lves in the engine room of the Liberty Sun as it was hit by bullets and rockets. (WCAX.com, VT)
Students Support Stem Cell Research Apr 15, 2009
"Even if he could just regain the abilities with his hands. Being able to move his fingers, feed himself, wash his own face, Medford said. "We spend $300 billion to $500 billion a year on chronic diseases that include among them the top targets of stem cell research," said Dr. Mark Noble, U of R Stem Cell Institute. Noble said that includes spinal cord injuries, along with diseases like Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and cancer. Medford hopes her group can raise $10,000 during a week of... (R News)
Second Body Parts Case Trial Begins Apr 14, 2009
Everything was falsified," Bailey said. The prosecution expects to call 40 witnesses. Medos is the second of seven people to be tried in this case. Funeral Director Jason Gano was found guilty and was sentenced to 6 to 18 years in prison. ajl ds Print Friendly Version For the first time in nearly 20 years, one of Rochester's biggest summer events has new organizers and more challenges. Steve Minarik is responsible for shaping the careers of many area Republican political leaders. The former... (R News)
DiPonzio Throws Out First Pitch Apr 13, 2009
I'm so touched and it helps me everyday to get better," DiPonzio said. To watch the moment in its entirety, click the yellow video icon above. The full-length video will play after the version that aired on R News. lg/ds/ajl Print Friendly Version As thousands of local Catholics celebrated Easter, a new poll released last week suggested the church could be heading towards a period of change. The Monroe County Medical Examiner's office plans to conduct an autopsy on a body found in the Erie Canal... (R News)
