File Photo of RTS buses lined up at Batavia City Centre by Joanne Beck.
When Rochester Regional Health officials launched a new site in September 2023, the Batavia Medical Campus on the north side of the Thruway entrance, they were aware of some residents’ disappointment in having a facility that much farther out of reach for a pedestrian.
At the time, Dan Ireland, the newly promoted Chief Nursing Executive and Patient Care Officer, recognized the fears expressed by some people that this new place is out of bounds for someone with no dependable means of transportation and too far for one to walk.
Rochester Regional Health had been coordinating a solution with Regional Transit Service in Genesee County to provide an on-demand service for rides to the medical center. That has now been expanded effective June 16.
RTS Genesee announced Monday that it will offer a new free express service that will travel from Batavia City Centre to University of Rochester and Rochester Regional Health medical centers in Batavia from morning to afternoon throughout the week.
The express route will run in a loop four times per day, departing from City Centre for transfer and/or continuation on to URMC and RRH. This service is subsidized by URMC and RRH, which means it is free to any and all customers who use it.
Providing this “free, reliable service” will help ensure that people can access the care they need, United Memorial Medical Center Associate COO Sonja Gonyea said.
“Rochester Regional Health is proud to support the new RTS Genesee Express Service, connecting riders to key medical destinations in Batavia, including our Batavia Medical Campus. Transportation is a common barrier to care, especially in rural areas,” Gonyea said. “This partnership reflects RRH’s ongoing commitment to improving access and supporting community health.”
Likewise, the transportation service is “happy to partner” with URMC and RRH, RTS Chief Executive Officer Miguel Velázquez said.
“Medical Centers like these are among the most important destinations we connect our customers to, and it is our hope that this partnership and new service meets that need for many years to come,” Velázquez said. “I thank the teams at URMC and RRH for their partnership and support, and the RTS team for bringing this important service to life.”
The express service schedule, which includes specific departure and arrival times, is available on the RTS website. Customers are encouraged to contact RTS Genesee with questions at 585-343-3079.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) was thrilled to host a group of students from the Oakfield-Alabama school district at the state Capitol today. The group, led by their civics teacher, Mr. Peter Beuler, gave a presentation in Hawley’s office on the correlation between mental health and substance abuse with several other legislators, including Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Geneseo), Assemblyman Joseph Sempolinski (R,C-Olean), Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) and Sen. George Borrello. Additionally Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon (AD-52), the chair of the Assembly Mental Health committee, stopped by to speak with the students about their project.
The students gave a detailed synopsis on the rising number of mental health issues across the state and its relationship to drug and alcohol abuse. The group also presented several policy proposals, including increasing the salaries of the state’s mental health professionals and providing increased access to emotional support and recovery services. Hawley was proud to introduce the students in the state Assembly chamber before their presentation and honor them for their hard work and dedication to this important issue.
“One of the best parts of being an assemblyman is being able to hear from our young people about the issues that matter most to them,” said Hawley. “The topic of mental health and its relation to substance abuse is one that is often overlooked, but I am confident our future is in good hands after hearing the insight and passion these students had for finding solutions to this pressing issue. Their presentation offered both an informative and detailed look into why this issue matters and the steps we can take to provide better care for those affected across our state. It was an honor to welcome this group to Albany and I look forward to seeing the impact these young, brilliant minds will have on New York’s future.”
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has notified the City of Batavia that they will be flushing their fire hydrants on Tuesday, June 10. This may cause flow disruptions and water discoloration in the north section of the City.
If you do experience a discoloration of your water, turn on a cold water tap and let it run for about 5 minutes or until clear. Please refrain from doing any laundry until the discoloration has dissipated.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of roller skating and community connection at the David McCarthy Ice Rink! The Batavia Police Department invites you to "Skate with a Cop," an exciting opportunity to get to know your local officers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
On June 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., come lace up your skates and hit the rink with your friendly City of Batavia Police Officers. This event is designed to bring our community together, build relationships, and create a positive atmosphere for all ages.
Enjoy some quality time with your family and friends while getting to know the men and women who serve and protect our community. Our officers are excited to meet you and share in the joy of roller skating!
So mark your calendars and we'll see you at the David McCarthy Ice Rink! Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to build bridges and create lasting memories with your local law enforcement.
Two projects submitted to the Genesee County Economic Development Center are projected to generate $9 million in community benefits.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors advanced an initial resolution at its June 5 meeting for HP Hood LLC’s 7,722 sq. ft. facility expansion at the Genesee Valley Agri Business Park.
HP Hood LLC’s $25 million investment will include the construction of a two-bay, raw milk silo alcove and silo pads for four silos, Clean-in-Place (CIP) room for four CIP systems, remote truck testing lab and electrical room. The expansion will enable HP Hood to increase capacity and boost dairy product production.
HP Hood LLC is requesting a sales tax exemption estimated at $1.12 million and a property tax abatement estimated at approximately $84,097 based on the incremental increase in assessed value via a new traditional 10-year PILOT. The project is estimated to generate $6.3 million in financial benefits, including payroll and tax revenues, for an estimated $10 local benefit for every $1 of requested incentives.
A public hearing on the proposed project agreements will be held in the town of Batavia.
The board of directors also approved a final resolution for Ivy Village Corp.’s proposed $3.5 million construction of 20 units of market-rate patio homes in the Village of LeRoy. The project will add 24,960 sq. ft as part of a planned three-phase, 60-unit development on 16 acres.
Ivy Village Corp. requested a sales tax exemption estimated at $168,000, a mortgage tax exemption estimated at $28,000, and a property tax abatement estimated at $669,440 based on the incremental increase in assessed value via a 20-year PILOT. The project is estimated to generate $2.7 million in local fiscal impacts, including payroll and tax revenues, for an estimated $4 local benefit for every $1 of requested incentives.
Northgate Free Methodist Church is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Thursday Night Service, beginning June 26, at 7 p.m.
This new service time is the perfect option for those who travel or work over the weekend. It’s all about making space for more people to experience worship, community, and faith before the weekend even begins.
To celebrate the launch, Northgate is hosting a Northgate Tailgate at 5:30 p.m. on June 26, right before the first Thursday service. Guests are invited to bring a picnic dinner, a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy free ice cream provided by the church. We will enjoy the summer weather before heading inside for worship.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. All summer long and into the fall, the last Thursday of each month will feature a themed Tailgate Night before the service. Expect fun events like Disc Golf Night, Pizza on the Playground, Flag Football, Hot Dogs & Bonfires, and more.
Join us Thursday nights at 7 p.m.—your weekend starts here!
Location: Northgate Free Methodist Church 8160 Bank Street Road Batavia, NY 14020
Dr. Kirk Scirto speaking. Photo by Sophia Cianfrini.
As the communities of Genesee County contemplate the future of industrial development in the Western New York region, critics of the Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP Project) convened an informational meeting at the Alabama Fire Hall on Thursday.
Open to the public, the event included a PowerPoint presentation, educational brochures, and guest speakers who shared their views on the project’s implications.
“We need to think seven generations from now,” said meeting organizer and Snipe Clan spokesperson, Grandell “Bird” Logan. “Whatever we do to the land today will affect our children and their children many years from now, long after we’re gone.”
A significant portion of the meeting’s discussion focused on the Genesee County Economic Development Center’s (GCEDC) recent approval of plans to construct a 2,525-megawatt data center and an associated wastewater pipeline. Spanning 900,000 square feet, the development site is located in the town of Alabama, just 400 feet from Seneca Nation territory.
Opponents argue that the pipeline will discharge sewage into the Oakfield Municipal Water Treatment Plant, and subsequently into Oak Orchard Creek.
Proponents of the STAMP project have previously highlighted the promise of substantial job creation and the potential for low-cost hydropower from the Niagara River, as facilitated by the New York Power Authority (NYPA). However, attendees of Thursday’s meeting indicated they remain unconvinced, questioning whether the anticipated economic benefits justify the potential risks to local ecosystems, environmental safety, and public health.
STAMP was initially conceptualized in 2008 as a community investment aimed at attracting semiconductor, renewable energy, and high-tech manufacturing industries to the Genesee County region.
Over the course of several years and through multiple phases of planning, the GCEDC worked to secure state funding and gain regulatory approvals to develop the site. Throughout the 2010s, the agency acquired land and expanded utilities, including the low-cost hydropower benefits from the NYPA.
As of 2025, STAMP has two committed tenants: Plug Power, a manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel, and Edwards Vacuum, a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment.
More recently, Stream U.S. Data Centers has received approval from the GCEDC board to acquire land in the park to build a 900,000-square-foot facility for $6.3 billion. Stream is prepared to purchase the land for $17.8 million and contribute $50 million toward completion of the site's electric substation. GCEDC has pledged a tax incentive package valued at approximately $471.6–$472 million, primarily in sales and mortgage tax exemptions
STAMP has received statewide support since its inception, including endorsements from Sen. Charles Schumer, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Kathy Hochul. At the same time, the Tonawanda Seneca Nation has opposed the project.
Scott Logan, subchief of the Bear Clan, expressed his dissent, “They originally wanted to place the facility 100 feet from the reservation. We had to fight for the 400-foot buffer. I don’t want this on or near our land.”
He added, “We found that the construction of the data center and pipeline would threaten rare medicinal plants and wildlife in the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge, some of which can only be found in very few regions of the state”.
Local residents of Alabama in attendance at the meeting expressed concerns over the STAMP’s impact on public health, citing the project’s potential to produce hazardous waste, spills, noise pollution, increased traffic congestion, and industrial accidents such as fires or explosions.
On noise pollution, guest speaker and family medicine physician, Dr. Kirk Scirto, said, "Constant exposure to low-vibrational frequencies, particularly those above 60 decibels, can disrupt one's sleep cycle and exacerbate symptoms of mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression."
Meeting organizer Angela Carlson and Oakfield resident urged those still uncertain about STAMP’s developments to learn more about the proposal.
“Knowledge is power. Please do your research and learn about greenwashing and its effects. STAMP is stubborn," she said. "They won’t listen to their constituents”.
In their closing remarks, the organizers and guest speakers encouraged the audience to take action by contacting their representatives, attending GCEDC board meetings, and engaging their neighbors in meaningful discussions about these initiatives.
It's time to clear out that old tech and give back to our amazing community! Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is thrilled to announce his annual FREE electronic device collection and recycling event, once again teaming up with the fantastic folks at Sunnking. This is your chance to make a real difference and keep our neighborhoods clean!
Collection day will be Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the parking lot at 5130 E Main Street Road in Batavia. Attendees can access the required pre-registration form here.
“Recycling is a small but impactful way we can help keep our communities clean, and I’m grateful to the good people at Sunnking Sustainable Solutions for partnering with me for another year of work,” Hawley said. “Anything from cell phones to computers to TVs can be recycled, so please, register today and help keep our communities clean!”
The Genesee County Board of Elections announces important dates and details for the upcoming Primary Election on June 24, 2025. New York State has a closed primary system, which means only voters registered in the Republican Party may vote in this primary.
There are four Republican Primary Elections in three jurisdictions:
Town of Le Roy (Masonic Community Center & Knights of Columbus)
City of Batavia – ONLY Wards 4 & 5 (ARC Community Center & Ascension Parish)
Town of Byron (Byron Town Hall)
Polls will be open on Primary Day, June 24, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and all sites are accessible.
Early voting will take place over nine days at the ARC Community Center, 38 Woodrow Rd. Batavia:
Saturday, June 14: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 15: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday, June 16: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17: noon - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18: noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 19: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Friday, June 20: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 21: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 22: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
Voters may request an absentee ballot by contacting the Genesee County Board of Elections or by using the NY State Portal at: https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/
Key deadlines include:
June 14: Last day for the Board of Elections to receive an absentee ballot application
June 23: Last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot
June 24: Absentee ballots must be received by the poll site or the Board of Elections by 9 p.m.
June 24: Last day to postmark an absentee ballot (must be received by July 1)
July 1: Deadline for military/special federal absentee ballots to be received
Voter Registration Deadlines:
To be eligible to vote in the Primary Election, voter registration applications must be received by June 14.
In-person registration is available at the Genesee County Board of Elections or at any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act.
The Board of Elections office at 15 Main St., Batavia will also be open for registration on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Please note: any party enrollment changes will not take effect until after the Primary Election.
Address Changes:
All changes of address must be received by June 9.
For questions, registration forms, or absentee applications, contact the Genesee County Board of Elections at 585-815-7804 or visit www.geneseeny.gov/elections.
The Oakfield Box Car Derby Association presents the 3rd annual Oakfield Box Car Derby on Saturday, July 26, at noon on Bennett Ave in Oakfield.
We are a local family and friends-based non-profit organization founded to hold this annual event for the children of Oakfield and surrounding communities. The event promotes STEM programs, teaches some basic car-building skills, and gives the kids a chance to use hand tools.
Kids get an opportunity to customize their cars and then race them.
The event is in memory of Suzanne “Sue” D’Alba, who was one of the founders of the Oakfield Betterment Committee and the Oakfield Labor Daze festival, as well as a volunteer and member of many other civic organizations. She always liked a good old-fashioned event, and we feel this fits that mold.
Please join us as it will be a family-friendly, fun-filled event which promotes competitiveness and sportsmanship. There will be prizes for all who attend. To register, please see the information below. Register now as we have 32 slots available, and they are filling fast.
Registration is open from June 1 - July 10 and is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee is $25 per child. Open to boys and girls from 7 to 13 years old. Two divisions, 7-10 and 11-13. To register, please call or text Scott at 716-218-6000.
At the Class B state qualifier meet hosted by Batavia at VanDetta Stadium on Friday, Section V presented the Devin Snyder Class B2 MVP awards based on last week’s sectional results.
The boys' track MVP was Cameron Garofalo, and the boys' field MVP was Sheldon Siverling. For the girls, the track MVP was Karizma Wescott, and the field MVP was Ella Shamp.
The Devin Snyder award is named in memory of Devin Snyder, an outstanding student-athlete from Wayland-Cohocton who excelled in track and field, as well as other sports, during her varsity career. The award is presented by Section V to recognize top track and field athletes in various classes, honoring Snyder’s legacy and contributions to the sport in the region.
Hawkins and Casper entertained music lovers at Tracy B's Farmhouse and Brewery last evening in LeRoy. Photo by Steve Ognibene
Josh Hawkins and Philip Casper performed at Tracy B's Farmhouse and Brewery on Friday evening in Le Roy. The duo plays on weekends throughout Genesee County and travels around Western New York. Click here for information on future gigs.
Sebastian Eräkare featured the open mic night at Jackson Square Friday evening. hoto by Steve Ognibene
Friday, Iburi Photography hosted the second annual Jackson Square Open Mic, drawing performers and community members for a night of music and stand-up comedy.
On the first Friday of each month, Ibrui hosts an open mic at its study on Jackson Street in Batavia.
“We’re a very supportive group, and we really just genuinely enjoy spending time with everyone and uplifting people and just being a part of their creative outlet,” said sponsor Akari Lewis-Iburi. “It’s important to have that, to build community around that, and connect.”
On Thursday, students at Pembroke Intermediate School were treated to a surprise visit from Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau.
All 250 students gave Rousseau a warm welcome as he joined them and their teachers for games, photos, and autographs. During his visit, Rousseau shared words of encouragement, urging students to “have the belief of confidence” and to “be present where your feet are.”
In honor of his birthday, April 5 has been designated as "Gregory Rousseau Day" at the school. To celebrate this year, students were allowed to wear hats in exchange for a donation of their choice, whether 50 cents or five dollars. Together, they raised $130 in a single day for The Rousseau Family Foundation.
From left, David Ciurzynski, Ed Smart, Janet and June Lee, Tracy Ford, Emmett and Antoinette Clancy (on the billboard), and Madison Wesolowski from Thompson Builds, partake in a ribbon-cutting Friday for a new deck at Crossroads House in Batavia. Photo by Joanne Beck
Although two important people were missing from the list of board and staff leaders, the architect and construction team, volunteers, friends and neighbors present for a celebratory ribbon-cutting of the newly completed back deck at Crossroads House Friday, they were well represented.
Emmett and Antoinette Clancy, 1970 Batavia Notre Dame High graduates who met in school and married at St. Joseph’s Church four years later, are the ones that got the ball rolling for the new deck even though they no longer live here.
Antoinette’s father, Sam Marchese, died in 2000 of cancer — spending his final days at Crossroads House. The care he received left that indelible embrace on the couple’s hearts and when they wanted to give back for their golden wedding anniversary, Crossroads became one of the beneficiaries.
“He was loved deeply by Antoinette, and therefore by me,” Emmett said during a phone interview from Lake Arrow, California. “Batavia is our beginning, no matter where we live. Crossroads provided him with hospice care in the last months of his life.”
When they decided to donate for their 50 years together, he called Crossroads and founder Kathy Panepento answered, and “I said we wanted to help them with the side deck in his memory,” Emmett said.
The total project was a $170,000 investment, which required additional fundraising. There is a new roof that covers the garage, the deck and connects to the house sunroom addition, Executive Director Tracy Ford said.
“So we had permits that we had to get from the city, there was some cost to having the drawings done, because there had to be specific schematics for the builders that needed to be done. And the project build itself, then the materials. So it was a very large addition, a really large project, because of the weight of this roof and the fact that it ties into three other structures,” Ford said. “There was a lot of work that was required, foundation wise, for this project to come to fruition. So we are just so grateful that everybody was so supportive of it.”
Staff and volunteers were limited by the previous deck with the ability to bring residents outside safely, she said.
“And by that, I mean quite often it was too windy back here. You can feel this breeze right now that we’re standing in. There’s no breeze up on that deck.We were limited on our abilities to bring people out on a windy day. We were limited on days when it might be a little too warm, but now we have shade, and we have a fan,” she said. “We just have this massive amount of shade and it’s just quieter up there. And it really does give you more space to be able to enjoy the gardens. So it’s just a grander, serene space.”
The Clancy couple reached out a year ago and offered to make a gift of $50,000 for the project. Ford contracted with Ciurzynski Consulting LLC, which donated all of its time, and owner David Ciurzynski brought in Thompson Builds and Ed Smart of SmartDesign Architecture for renderings and the construction. Total costs came in well beyond the donation, and the Clancy couple agreed that Ford could reach out for additional funding.
That’s when longtime volunteers and retired Batavia City School teachers Janet and June Lee stepped up and offered to help in yet another way. They provided financial assistance to support the project.
“We heard rumors that they were thinking of changing the porch, and the garage team eats our lunch on the porch, and we knew how bad it needed to be replaced. And then Tracy showed us pictures, and we fell in love with it, and we thought we could help out,” June said. “So we did. It's wonderful. We enjoyed watching it being built.”
Just prior to the big moment when June and Janet took a big pair of shears to cut the ribbon, Ford said it was a joyous occasion to unveil “our beautiful covered deck overlooking our memorial garden, a sacred space that will offer our residents and their families a place of reflection, comfort and connection, a place where nature and quiet moments can provide healing during some of life’s most tender times.”
“This space did not come to be on its own,” she said. “It was built board by board through the incredible generosity and hearts of a few very special people.”
She thanked Emmett and Antoinette, longtime supporters of Crossroads House “who have continually walked alongside us in our mission” with unwavering commitment that has made a lasting impact; June and Janet Lee, two extraordinary women who deserved her deepest sense of gratitude and admiration for their “steady, compassionate presence;” the consulting, architect and construction team, First Presbyterian Church and Rev. Roula Alkhouri, founder Kathy Panepento, and the dedicated volunteers working the garden, garage sale, in the house or other functions.
There was a large billboard with photos of the Clancy’s and a brief bio about them. It didn’t speak of their passion for a hometown that seemed to embrace them in a mutual fondness.
There’s a plaque on the back deck wall “in loving memory” of Antoinette’s dad, Samuel Marchese, who owned Marchese’s grocery store on the east end of Batavia many years ago.
Emmett, a native of Caledonia, recalled their wedding reception being at the former Moose Club on Main Street in downtown Batavia, as Antoinette added that it featured an Italian buffet.
“Batavia is our roots,” he said, reminiscing about the original Genesee Community College, where Antoinette attended.
“The beginning of life, the end of life, and the middle of life, they are all very special to us. The acceptance of Batavia and going there, and meeting my future wife, and Notre Dame, and GCC when it started. Our affection for our past and for all those who played a part there — their souls and the memories — God has blessed us and we had wanted to help Crossroads,” he said, describing the photos he has seen of the deck. "It looks wonderful. The residents, and the ability for them to converse and enjoy the sunrise or sunset and enjoy a lemonade with family, gives us great joy.”
Photos by Joanne Beck
Sisters and longtime Crossroads House volunteers Janet and June Lee talk about their time at the nonprofit, including when a librarian suggested that the books at the garage sale ought to be alphabetized. Photo by Joanne Beck
Genesee County Chamber of Commerce President Brian Cousins, second from left, presents a certificate to Crossroads House volunteers Janet and June Lee and Executive Director Tracy Ford during a ribbon-cutting for the Liberty Street site's new deck. Flanking them are David Ciurzynski, left, and Ed Smart and Madison Wesolowski on the right. Photo by Joanne Beck
"This space did not come to be on its own. It was built board by board through the incredible generosity and hearts of a few very special people," Crossroads Executive Director Tracy Ford said Friday during a ribbon-cutting celebration. Photo by Joanne Beck
The deck at Crossroads House on Liberty Street, before. Submitted Photo
Dave Mazur, owner and developer of MedTech Landing, 15 MedTech Drive, Batavia, across R. Stephen Hawley Drive from Genesee Community College. Photo by Howard Owens.
The owner of the nearly completed MedTech Landing, an 80-unit apartment complex across the road from Genesee Community College, thinks the new complex is filling a market need in Batavia.
That need is for quality, market-rate apartments that are an easy drive to downtown and to a Thruway interchange.
“It takes a lot of energy to get to this point. It’s very exciting,” said owner and developer Dave Mazur. “It’s nice to see officials from the town, city, county, and EDC all interested in the project, almost as a team. They’re helping get the word out to HR departments at local companies and hospitals. We’re hopeful that message turns into tenants.”
Mazur said the design and construction go beyond typical standards.
“We own these, so we invest in better materials—thicker siding, plastic trim, pine interior, plywood cabinets with soft-close features, and upgraded roofing. It costs more up front, but reduces maintenance long-term,” he said.
Move-in dates are set for July 1 for the building on the west end of the complex, July 15 and Aug. 1 for two other buildings, with another building ready for move-in in December.
Starting rents:
1 bedroom, $1,450
2 bedrooms, $1450+
3-bedroom townhouses, $2,100
The apartments come with a range/oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer and dryer. Garages are available, and the three-bedroom townhouses have attached garages.
Mazur said the location offers a combination of convenience and setting.
“We’re two miles from downtown, close to the Thruway and restaurants, but with a country feel. Some units overlook farmland, others woods. I think Batavia lacked this kind of fresh, quality product.”
Mark Masse, president and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center, said, “This is exactly what our board envisioned when they approved incentives for this project. The layout is perfect, and the views are fantastic. These are the type of apartments we want to attract people moving here for new jobs.”
MedTech Landing LLC received a sales tax exemption of $720,000, a property tax abatement of about $3 million, and a mortgage tax exemption of $120,000.
“This is what we hoped it would be,” Masse said. “I think these are really great apartments for people looking to downsize or for commuters.”
Photo by Howard Owens
Entry way to access group of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Photo by Howard Owens
Typical bathroom in one- and two-bedroom apartments. Photo by Howard Owens
Typical living room and kitchen in one- and two-bedroom apartments. Photo by Howard Owens
Photo by Howard Owens
Entry way of three-bedroom townhouse. Photo by Howard Owens
Living room and kitching of townhouse. Photo by Howard Owens
Bathroom in townhouse. Photo by Howard Owens
HVAC and laundry in townhouse. In the apartments, there is a closet for HVAC and a separate small troom with a washer and dryer. Photo by Howard Owens
City of Batavia, New York (Pop. 15,600) seeks an experienced professional to join the management team in the capacity of Assistant City Manager/ Director of Administrative Services. Salary: $98,642-$119,642 DOQ. Reporting to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager/ (ACM) will oversee the functions of Assessment, City Clerk/Treasurer, and IT. This position assists in the implementation of the City’s strategic plan; annual operating budget and capital improvement program; will participate in labor negotiations; and present information to the public, advisory committees and commission, City Council, and outside agencies. In addition, as the ACM, this individual shall assist multiple committees as well as serve as a liaison to various major projects and neighborhood groups. Must have the ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in planning, implementing, overseeing, and reviewing major projects; and the ability to develop and recommend policies and projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education, AND EITHER: A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS Registered College with a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position; OR: B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS Registered College with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position; OR: C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS Registered College with an Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (6) years of full-time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position; OR: D. Eight (8) years full-time paid experience in the private sector, non-profit, and/or government management sector with progressively more responsibility. OR: E. Satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience. To be considered, submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information, including email addresses for five work-related references to Gabrielle Kolo, Human Resources Director, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia, New York 14020 or gkolo@batavianewyork.com. First review of candidates to begin 7/3/25. Background check, personality assessment, and drug testing required. City residency is required within one year of appointment. EEO A full description and list of duties can be found at www.batavianewyork.com under the Human Resources tab.
