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Pontillo v. Pontillo opens window on finances of legendary family business

By Howard B. Owens

Staggering debts -- to the government, bankers and suppliers -- appear to be what led to the closing of Batavia's most legendary pizzeria in November 2008.

At the time the restaurant closed, suppliers were possibly owed in the neighborhood of $220,000, according to a document obtained by The Batavian

Business Owners Pitch In To Help ARC

By Genesee ARC News

Local business leaders during a tour of the Genesee ARC Community Center.  Pictured from left to right are: Rick Mancuso, Eva Bohn, Skip Charvella, Colleen Odessa and Steve Mullen. The group is part of a larger contingent helping to raise funds to support a new Culinary Arts Training

Eighteen young people to be honored at annual Youth Recognition Dinner on April 3

By Billie Owens

Press release:

On Thursday, April 3, the City of Batavia and Genesee County youth boards will be sponsoring their 18th Annual Youth Recognition Dinner at Terry Hills Restaurant & Banquet Facility. Eighteen young people will be honored for their commitment to community service and/or their impressive role in their family

Byron-Bergen students back bill to make yogurt the official snack of NYS

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Fourth-graders at Byron-Bergen Elementary School are on track to making a substantial economic impact on their state and their community. The class has created a well-researched rationale for designating yogurt as the Official New York State Snack, based on job creation and promoting healthy eating.

They sent handwritten

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