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Genesee County Seeks State Grant for Batavia Downs Expansion

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What happened

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Genesee County has agreed to apply for a Restore New York state grant on behalf of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. The goal of the grant is to help fund an estimated $80 million expansion of the hotel and event center at Batavia Downs. Byron Brown, who helped create the state grant program while he was mayor of Buffalo, advised on the application process. The county's representative met with Legislature Chair Christian Yunker and County Manager Matt Landers regarding the application.

From thebatavian.com

Why it matters

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The successful application for the Restore New York grant could provide significant funding for a major business expansion project. The program targets local governments to rehabilitate or reconstruct vacant and blighted properties, offering a path for regional economic stimulus through infrastructure development.

From thebatavian.com

Who's involved

  • Genesee CountyThe county is sponsoring the application for the state grant on behalf of the interested corporation.
  • Byron BrownByron Brown advised on the state grant application process and helped create the program.
  • Batavia DownsThe venue is the focus of the potential $80 million hotel and event center expansion.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Batavia DownsSpeculative

    The venue could receive up to $80 million in state grant funding to expand its hotel and event center operations.

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