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Batavia, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Batavia residents were recently charged in local police reports
  • How the YWCA’s Main Street move could change downtown services
  • How Batavia’s gas price compares to the rest of New York

Also on today's calendar: Throwback Thursdays and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Law and Order: Corfu man, 75, charged with second degree assault (thebatavian.com) — Recent police reports detail a long list of arrests involving Batavia residents, including assault, burglary, drug possession, harassment, and traffic-related charges in the city and Town of Batavia. Many incidents occurred at familiar locations like Walmart, Tops, Tim Hortons, and local streets, with most suspects released on appearance tickets and some held for arraignment. All charges remain allegations at this stage.
   

2. BATAVIA/Moving on up: YWCA of Genesee County sets high goals (videonewsservice.net) — The YWCA of Genesee County is moving from North Street into a much larger community center at 85 Main Street in downtown Batavia, doubling its space and visibility. The new location will expand services like food assistance, housing support, therapy, and the Play Café, while offering discreet access for domestic violence clients. A $500,000 capital campaign is underway to fund renovations and the move.
   

3. NY Gas Prices Rise as Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Ceasefire (fingerlakesdailynews.com) — Batavia drivers are now paying about $4.17 per gallon for regular gas, slightly below Buffalo but above the statewide average. Prices are creeping up again across New York and the nation as oil markets react to uncertainty around the U.S.–Iran ceasefire, with diesel also remaining significantly higher than a year ago.
   

4. Hochul seeks answers on reported immigration detention sites in Rochester, Batavia and Newburgh (fingerlakes1.com) — State officials are pressing for clarity on whether the federal immigration detention center in Batavia will be expanded, amid broader questions about new or enlarged facilities in Rochester and Newburgh. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s letter to Homeland Security cites past overcrowding concerns in Batavia and demands more transparency and coordination with local leaders before any changes move forward.
   

5. Local leaders react to NYS moratorium on large-scale data centers (thebatavian.com) — New York’s new moratorium on large-scale data centers is putting the proposed Stream project at STAMP on hold while state agencies study environmental and community impacts. Local leaders, advocacy groups, and the Tonawanda Seneca Nation are sharply divided, and opponents are organizing a July 18 protest on Main Street in Batavia. A fresh lawsuit also challenges the zoning framework that underpins STAMP’s development plans.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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