BATAVIA, N.Y. — You've heard of horse racing and pig racing, but have you ever heard of wiener racing? Batavia Downs Gaming welcomed dozens of dachshunds on Sunday for its annual wiener dog race and ...

BATAVIA, N.Y. — Batavia Downs is ready for the start of their summer concert series, as the first group out of eight performs Friday, June 20. Doors open at 4 p.m. with at least two opening bands ...

City of Batavia Fire and Police departments responded April 22, 2026, to the stables at Batavia Downs for a reported structure fire, according to police. Maintenance staff called 911 after seeing ...

BATAVIA — Old man winter continued his residency at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 29) afternoon and provided more wind, snow and bone-chilling temperatures for the proceedings. Only a Crazy Fool ...

Curt A. Buchinger II, 33, has been charged with Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Arson in the 4th Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. According to the Batavia Police Department, on April 22, ...

On eight Friday nights next summer, music lovers can gather on Batavia Downs' horse racing track to listen to their favorites as several musical acts, including Rochester native and recent Rock & Roll ...

Batavia, N.Y. — The Western New York Off-Track Betting Corporation has secured a lower tax rate for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. This will allow for additional revenue, which will be used to pay out ...

The summer concert season is fast approaching, and Batavia Downs is looking forward to another season of its Rockin’ the Downs Friday night concerts. The eight-concert series begins June 20 with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hywater, a rock band hailing from Niagara Falls, N.Y., has opened for a number of touring rock acts over ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The city of Rochester is set to receive larger contributions from Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel this year. The company’s midyear report was presented by CEO and former Buffalo Mayor ...