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.
Strong odor of natural gas reported in the kitchen of Burger King, Batavia
City fire is responding to 230 W. Main St., Batavia, for a report of the strong odor of natural gas in the kitchen of Burger King.
Fundraiser held for Mouery at Stafford Fire Hall
Organizers planned on selling 750 chicken dinners as part of a fundraiser for the family of Joshua Mouery. They could have sold more.
Joshua was a 16-year-old Stafford resident and sophomore at Le Roy High School who died March 30.
There were 400 dinners pre-sold and the remaining 350 sold before noon during an event held at the Stafford Fire Hall.
More than $4,000 in gift certificates were donated by local businesses, plus dozens of gift baskets, for the chance auction held during the fundraiser.
Photo: Byron-Bergen baseball team in Cooperstown
Roxanne sent in this picture of the Byron-Bergen baseball team with the Wheatland-Chili team in Cooperstown today. She said, "A beautiful Mothers Day in Cooperstown! Sunshine and baseball!"
Photos: Eye-catching hats at the Fabulous Females awards dinner
Town of Batavia Supervisor Greg Post was among several people attending the Fabulous Females awards dinner at Terry Hills tonight attired in hats that would put Kentucky Derby patrons to shame.
This year's honorees were Loren Penman, the Blossom Award, Elizabeth Myers, the Petal Award and Hannah Durham, the Seedling Award.
The dinner is sponsored by the YWCA and the Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden.
Beth Allen
Martha Bailey
Jeanne Walton, director of the YWCA, and Barb Toal, with the Peace Garden.
Joan and Greg Post
Betsy Grasso, Beth Grasso, Carol Grasso and Lorraine Nolan.
Photos: Empire Cup draws soccer players from throughout the Northeast
Players from more than 70 teams and their families are in town this weekend for the Empire Cup College Showcase, a premier soccer event for soccer players 15-18 looking to move to the next level. Coaches from more than 100 colleges attend the tournament at the Batavia Sports Park on Bank Street Road. Players travel from all over the Northeast in order to participate. Clor's Meat Market is the official food vendor. Local businesses report seeing an increase in sales during the event.
Soccer continues tomorrow at the park.
Photos: Hoops at Williams Park
Late this afternoon, there was a robust game of basketball at Williams Park. The players were Greg Solomonidis, Dustin Pilc, David Burr, Coty Patrizi, Manny Delrosayrio, Mike Jamil.
Photos: Opening day at Darien Lake
In another sign that spring is really here, Darien Lake opened to the entire public today (season pass holders had access last weekend).
Photo: Yellow magnolia at Doty Mansion
This time of year when I drive down Jackson Street, I always enjoy the yellow magnolia tree with the Doty Mansion as a backdrop.
Photos: Blue and yellow flowers at Centennial Park
This is certainly a beautiful time of year for Centennial Park. The trees are budding and the dandelions and forget-me-nots are in bloom.
Photos: D-Day plane stops for fuel at Genesee County Airport
An honest bit of history was parked at the Genesee County Airport for a time this afternoon. Whiskey 7, a Douglas C-47 that actually dropped paratroopers on the beaches at Normandy, June 6, 1944, stopped for refueling on its way back to Geneseo.
The aircraft "has been all over" said Naomi Wadsworth, the pilot. It's currently owned by the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo. After the war, it was sold to Capital Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, and then it was flown commercially in Alaska then South America before returning to the U.S. to be displayed in museums. The folks in Geneseo acquired it in 2006.
Wadsworth said they've actually located one of the paratroopers who jumped from the plane on D-Day.
The plane is returning to Normandy on Thursday for the 70th Anniversary of the famous battle. The crew has raised enough money for fuel to make the trip there but still needs to raise money for the return flight. Six bucks buys a gallon of gas. To find out about making a donation, visit www.rtn2014.org.
Photos: Swine Club's pulled pork luncheon
The Genesee County 4H Swine Club hosted its annual BBQ pulled pork lunch today at the Fairgrounds. The event is the largest fundraiser for the club.
Samantha Weber
Cole Carlson
Twins Kyle and Ryan Sage
Photos: Habitat for Humanity project on McKinley Avenue
Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County has made good progress on its latest project, a home on McKinley Avenue for Muriel Austin and her daughter Brooklyn, who were on the job today to help with the restoration.
Alicia Calcote, a student at RIT, with Sarah Harley and Brooklyn.
Photos: Batavia Players fundraiser at Harvester 56
Batavia Players sponsored a Mother's Day Madness Shopping Spree & Flower Fundraiser outside their playhouse at 56 Harvester Avenue this afternoon.
Photos: An inning of Little League baseball
While I was out and about this afternoon, I thought it would be fun to take in an inning of Little League baseball.
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Photo: Yesterday's storm
This very nice photo came in this morning from Larry Trnka. It's of yesterday's storm. He said it's of outside John Riley's farm on Galloway Road, Batavia.
Photo: Community Garden open house
The Burke family were among the local residents who came out this morning for the community garden open house at the Batavia Youth Bureau. Master Gardener Bob Gray explained how the program worked. The Burkes are Scott, Jennifer, Lilyana and Noah. Denise Young also helped with the open house.
Clarification: Part of Bethany home owner's complaint is that town pumped water onto his property
In our story Thursday about Jerald Shea and the winter flooding of his property, we failed to clearly state that part of Mr. Shea's complaint is that the town pumped water onto his property.
Mr. Shea feels this is a significant action by the town that contributed to the damage to his house.
Bethany Highway Superintendent Paul Fleming confirmed the town did pump the water, however, it was to prevent Paradise Road from flooding. The drainage pipe under Paradise Road was frozen solid, Fleming said, so instead of the water flowing under the road as it normally would, it flowed over the road. Either way, Fleming said, the water would flow south to north onto Mr. Shea's property.
GCC photography students display environmental portraits at Interpretive Center in Bethany
Photography students at Genesee Community College have created a series of photographs called "environmental portraits." The photos are currently on display at Genesee County Park and Forest Interpretive Center in Bethany. Above, students Jason Dieter and Lynn Homer hold examples of their work during a reception held this evening.
The students were assigned to photograph a subject in an environment that helped illuminate that subject's life and surroundings.
"Creating a portrait of a subject in its natural surroundings adds elements to their character, and therefore portrays the essence of their personality, rather than merely a likeness of their physical features," said instructor Joe Ziolkowski.
The works will be on display through August.
