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🌱 Batavia police detail a week of arrests across city neighborhoods

Batavia, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Batavia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Batavia police detail a week of arrests across city neighborhoods
  • Are Batavia City Centre merchants paying more than their fair share?
  • How could the STAMP data center fight spill over toward Batavia?

Also on today's calendar: Batavia Downs Catches the "Polka Buzz" with John Stevens' Doubleshot and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police report for May 12 (thedailynewsonline.com) — Batavia city police have released a new batch of recent arrest reports, detailing charges ranging from burglary and criminal mischief to drug possession, DWI, and petit larceny. Several Batavia residents are accused in separate incidents at local businesses, apartments, and streets, including one case involving a baby allegedly left unattended in a vehicle.
   

2. Mall merchant questions disparity of city fees, says 'a lot of us talk' (thebatavian.com) — Batavia City Centre merchants are pressing City Council for clearer, fairer concourse user fees, saying their costs keep rising while some parcels allegedly keep long-standing breaks. City officials insist fees are based on square footage and are properly documented, but agreed a dedicated meeting with merchants is needed to explain assessments, parking charges, and how the separate Concourse fund is managed.
   

3. GENESEE COUNTY/Local leaders ‘and residents' relationship tested at Alabama Town Board meeting on Monday (videonewsservice.net) — Local residents packed Monday’s Alabama Town Board meeting to challenge the massive STREAM U.S. Data Centers proposal at STAMP, questioning noise, zoning enforcement, and whether neighbors truly support it. Batavia-area voices, including a Batavia resident and concerns about Route 98 impacts, underscored how this regional project could affect nearby communities’ peace, environment, and future development.
   

4. New York gas prices spike again. Here's where costs rose the most (ithacajournal.com) — Drivers in Batavia are now paying about $4.54 per gallon for regular gas, up 15 cents in just a week, as prices climb across New York. The statewide average has hit $4.59, driven by higher crude oil costs and shifting fuel demand. AAA also shares tips to stretch your gas budget a bit further.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 14
  • Thursday Weekly Sale →
    Empire Livestock Marketing, 357 Lake St, Pavilion
    12:30 pm
  • Kids Batavia Library →
    the ART of Mandy, 52 Main St, Le Roy
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 19
  • BUDGET VOTE & BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
    Batavia City SD Batavia, NY 14020
    11:00 am
  • 3rd & 4th Grade Orchestra Concert
    Batavia City SD Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday May 20
  • HIGH SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT
    Batavia High School Frank E. Owen Auditorium
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Service Assistant - Franchise in Batavia. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

Ok Batavia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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