Batavia Downs security staff and Sgt. Sanfratello were escorting two people from the building — 33-year-old Michael J. Elmore and 39-Year-old Lyndsey Jean Wilcox.

First-time visitors to Batavia Downs might be surprised at the many conveniences of the venue. It’s halfway between Buffalo and Rochester, located off Route 90 at exit 48.

Patrons of Batavia Downs, like John DellaPenna were saddened to learn about what happened Sunday morning. "You have sympathy for the family," DellaPenna said.

Batavia Downs will host auditions for the show on April 30. The event will run from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. This is the third time that CBS has hosted auditions at the hotel and casino.

On eight Friday nights next summer, music lovers can gather on Batavia Downs' horse racing track to listen to their favorites as several musical acts, including Rochester native and recent Rock ...

Thomas A. Sanfratello, a 32-year-veteran of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, was on special assignment at Batavia Downs early Sunday morning when the incident occurred. He was 54.

Genesee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, 54, a 32-year veteran of the force, died early Sunday, March 10, 2024, during an on-duty incident at Batavia Downs.

BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Town of ... Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello collapsed while struggling to remove two unwanted guests from Batavia Downs back in March. He was on a special assignment detail.

BATAVIA, N.Y. — Batavia Downs is calling all dachshund owners to enter their dogs into its annual race. Up to 80 dachshunds will be racing for the crown of fastest wiener dog in Western New York.

On eight Friday nights next summer, music lovers can gather on Batavia Downs' horse racing track to listen to their favorites as several musical acts, including Rochester native and recent Rock ...