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48-604: The Genesee Valley Transportation Company (GVT Rail), based in Batavia, New York , is a holding company for several short-line railroads located in New York and Pennsylvania . Founded by Jeffrey Baxter, Charles Riedmiller, John Herbrand, Michael Thomas and David Monte Verde, GVT Rail has grown from a five-mile switching operation in Buffalo, New York, to a system network of greater than 300 miles. This United States rail–related article

96-456: A 19th-century woodworker. The following reservations were guaranteed by the treaty: one piece or parcel of the aforesaid tract, at Canawaugas [ fetid waters , now Avon, New York ], of two square miles, to be laid out in such manner as to include the village extending in breadth one mile along the river one other piece or parcel at Big Tree [Gen-nis'-he-yo, Beautiful Valley ], of two square miles, to be laid out in such manner as to include

144-405: A large difference in the health outcomes of the people in these neighborhoods, including increased asthma rates in children of color compared to their white counterparts, and many other adverse effects. Treaty of Big Tree The delegates for both parties met from August 20, 1797 until September 16, 1797 at the rustic cabin of James and William Wadsworth , early settlers and land agents in

192-533: A large monument in the heart of the city. Batavia was incorporated as a village in 1823. The present counties of western New York were all laid-out from the original Genesee County; the modern Genesee County is but one of many. However, the entire area, as a region, is still referred to as Genesee Country . Thus, Batavia was the core from which the rest of western New York was opened for settlement and development. A scandal erupted in Batavia in 1826, when William Morgan

240-419: A multitude of negative health effects in residents surrounding these facilities. Among this list, nickel compounds have been found to be associated with cancer, hematological, immunological, and respiratory complications, manganese has been linked to neurological complications, and lead has been linked to cancer, cardiovascular, developmental, hematological, neurological, renal, and reproductive complications. This

288-436: A possibility of harm and contamination. These companies include the following: In total, these companies accounted for 29,724 pounds of the 53,610 pounds of contaminants released in Batavia in 2020, totaling 55.44% of the year's chemical releases. The top 5 contaminants by weight that caused an elevated RSEI score in 2020 are as follows: If consumed in toxic amounts, either rapidly or slowly over time, these chemicals can cause

336-545: A total of 53,610 pounds was released on land, or into the air and water of the surrounding areas without being managed properly. These oversights in waste management can cause toxic chemicals to leech into the surrounding environment and become toxic to the individuals living there. Of these facilities, 4 are indicated by the EPA to release chemicals that could pose a threat to people in the surrounding communities. The risk indication comes from an RSEI score higher than zero, which signifies

384-586: Is Latin for the Betuwe region of the Netherlands , and honors early Dutch land developers. In 2006, a national magazine, Site Selection , ranked Batavia third among the nation's micropolitans , based on economic development. The New York State Thruway ( Interstate 90 ) passes north of the city. Genesee County Airport (GVQ) is also north of the city. The city hosts the Batavia Muckdogs baseball team, of

432-583: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Batavia, New York Batavia is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, New York , United States. It is located near the center of the county, surrounded by the Town of Batavia , which is a separate municipality . Batavia's population, as of the 2020 census, was 15,600. It is considered to be part of the Rochester–Batavia–Seneca Falls combined statistical area . The name Batavia

480-709: Is also where the New York State School for the Blind , a New York State-operated K-12 school, and the main campus of Genesee Community College is located. In Batavia, there are multiple companies ranging from food products to manufacturing that release toxic chemicals on a regular basis. The following data comes from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database. In 2020, these facilities were responsible for 1,522,366 pounds of waste. Of this number,

528-441: Is just a short list of all of the possible risks of exposure so independent research is recommended. It is important to note, however, that the very presence of these compounds in released materials does not directly correlate with human ingestion, and that there are many safety measures in place to ensure that this is the case. Each facility listed above is located inside or on the outer boundary of residential areas. In these areas,

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576-599: Is substantial as it opened up the rest of the territory west of the Genesee River for settlement and established twelve reservations , perpetual annuities and hunting and fishing rights for the Seneca in Western New York . The treaty was signed near the present-day village of Geneseo, New York . At the time of the treaty's signing, this area was known as Big Tree because of the nearby Seneca village of Big Tree, just over

624-524: Is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Batavia has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfa" or "Dfb" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010 , there were 15,465 people, 6,644 households, and 3,710 families residing in the city. The city's racial demographic changed slightly from 2000 to 2010. As of

672-528: The Department of Indian Affairs ; and James Rees as acting secretary. The official interpreters were Horatio Jones and Jasper Parrish . Also in attendance were representatives of the Holland Land Company including William Bayard , Joseph Ellicott ( surveyor ), John Lincklaen , Gerrit Boon , Jan Gabriel van Staphorst and Roelof Van Staphorst. According to accounts, all of the treaty delegates for

720-481: The Eighteen mile or Koghquaugu creek , thence a line or line to be drawn parallel to lake Erie, at the distance of one mile from there, to the mouth of Cataraugos creek, thence a line or lines extending 12 miles up the north side of said creek at the distance of one mile therefrom, thence a direct line to the said creek, thence down the said creek to lake Erie, thence along the lake to the first mentioned creek, and thence to

768-478: The Genesee River in present-day Leicester . The village was likely named after Ga-on-dah-go-waah’or Karontowanen, a chief referred to by the title Big Tree, roughly translating to "tree-prone-big" or "great tree, lying down." Local lore has conflated the name of the chief and village of Big Tree with the famous "Big Tree" or "Wadsworth Oak," which grew on the eastern bank of the Genesee River in Geneseo . The tree

816-785: The Genesee Valley and westward to the Niagara River , Lake Erie , and the Pennsylvania line. The tract purchased in western New York (the Holland Purchase) was a 3,250,000 acre (13,150 km ) portion of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase that lay west of the Genesee River. It was purchased in December 1792, February 1793, and July 1793 from Robert Morris , a prominent Revolutionary banker, by

864-585: The Holland Land Company , a consortium of Dutch bankers. The village of Batavia was founded in 1802 by resident Land Agent Joseph Ellicott , under the authorization of Paul Busti of the Holland Land Company. Batavia, New York, was named by Busti in honor of the Batavian Republic (1795–1806), a republican government of the Netherlands and home of the investors of the Holland Land Company. One of

912-614: The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League , at Dwyer Stadium , (299 Bank Street). The Muckdogs, formerly, were an affiliate of the Miami Marlins ; in 2008, they won the New York Penn League Championship. The city's UN/LOCODE is USBIA. The current City of Batavia was an early settlement in what is today called Genesee Country , the farthest western region of New York State, comprising

960-542: The census of 2000 , there were 16,256 people, 6,457 households, and 3,867 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,133.9 people per square mile (1,210.0 people/km ). There were 6,924 housing units at an average density of 1,334.8 per square mile (515.4/km ). The city's racial makeup was 90.23% White , 5.43% Black or African American , 0.48% Native American , 0.87% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.06% from other races , and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of

1008-587: The Masons claimed he was only bribed to cease publication and leave the area forever, public sentiment was that he was murdered. No conviction was ever obtained. His captors were only charged and convicted with his abduction. The event roused tremendous public furor and anti-Mason sentiment. Anti-Masonry was a factor in politics for many years afterward, leading to the creation of the Anti-Masonic Party , as well as religion. Many Methodist Episcopal clergy had joined

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1056-537: The Masons, and this was one of the reasons the Free Methodist Church separated. The Erie Canal in 1825 bypassed Batavia, going well to the north at Albion and Medina , enabling Buffalo and Rochester to grow much faster. With the sale of the western part of the state completed, Batavia became a small industrial city in the heart of an agricultural area. It became known for the manufacture of tractors , agricultural implements, sprayers and shoes. It also

1104-593: The United States were housed in the Wadsworths' log cabin . A council house was erected nearby by the Seneca, and proceedings were held there. The treaty was signed on September 16, 1797, after nearly a month of often heated back-and-forth negotiations. Following negotiations, Robert Morris requested the $ 100,000 principal revert to his heirs if “the Seneca nation” should ever “become extinct.” The presiding secretaries of Treasury and State denied his request. This treaty

1152-414: The airport has provided more jobs in the area, as well as expansion of the airport, including lengthening the runway to accommodate larger aircraft in 2005. Inmates at the detention center have included terrorism suspects, such as Nabil Ahmed Farag Soliman , who embarked on a hunger strike in 1999 after two and a half years in federal detention. In August 2012, Muller Quaker Dairy broke ground on what

1200-539: The area, in what is now Geneseo , New York. The council took place near the Wadsworths' cabin, just west of the current campus of SUNY Geneseo . In attendance were nearly 3000 Seneca and other prominent members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois . Representing them were their hoyaneh chiefs: Cornplanter , Red Jacket , Young King , Little Billy , Farmer's Brother , Handsome Lake , Tall Chief, Little Beard and others;

1248-404: The average family size was 3.01. 23.4% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 8.7% were from age 18 to 24, 29.0% were from age 25 to 44, 20.2% were from age 45 to 64, and 18.6% were age 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The city's median household income was $ 33,484, and

1296-664: The boundaries and defined the extent of the Buffalo Creek Reservation at 83,557 acres (33,814 ha). In the course of the survey he caused the northwest corner of the tract to be bent so that the mouth of Buffalo Creek would be outside the reservation. Absent from the treaty was the Oil Spring Reservation near Cuba Lake . In 1861, the Senecas won a lawsuit granting the Seneca Nation of Indians sovereignty over

1344-439: The city has an area of 5.2 square miles (13.6 km ), of which 5.2 square miles (13.4 km ) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km ) (1.14%) is water. The city also sits directly along the 43rd parallel north . New York State Route 5 (east-west) intersects state routes 33 , 63 and 98 in the city. The New York State Thruway ( Interstate 90 ) is immediately north of Batavia. This climatic region

1392-648: The clan mothers of the nation; and Mary Jemison . Those in attendance representing the United States were: Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth , Commissioner, who was assigned by President George Washington to represent the United States government ; Captain Charles Williamson and Thomas Morris , representing his father; Robert Morris ; General William Shepard , representing Massachusetts ; William Bayard , representing New York ; Captain Israel Chapin, representing

1440-507: The first mentioned bound, enclosing as much land on the west side as on the east side of the river. [28 sq mi] One other piece or parcel at Kaounadeau [ Can-e-a-de'-a , Where the Heavens Rest on the Earth ] extending in length eight miles along the river and two miles in breadth. One other piece or parcel at Cataraugos [ Cattaraugus Reservation , Fetid Banks ], beginning at the mouth of

1488-454: The median family income was $ 42,460. Males had a median income of $ 32,091 versus $ 23,289 for females. The city's per capita income was $ 17,737. About 10.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. Batavia City School District is the school district of the city, and operates multiple public schools there, including Batavia High School . Batavia

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1536-467: The place of beginning. Also one other piece at Cataraugos, beginning at the shore of lake Erie, on the south side of Cataraugos creek, at the distance of one mile from the mouth thereof, thence running one mile from the lake, thence on a line parallel thereto, to a point within one mile from the Connondauweyea creek, thence up the said creek one mile, on a line parallel thereto, thence on a direct line to

1584-546: The population density of lower-income residents, as well as residents of color, is higher than in the areas that do not contain any facilities that potentially toxic chemicals. This trend seemingly holds true in most urban areas. As stated before, the placement of these facilities can have a large impact on the individuals who surround them. Throughout the United States, people of color and people living in impoverished conditions are more likely to live in areas hosting facilities that release toxic chemicals. This disparity accounts for

1632-400: The population. There were 6,457 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was at least 65 years old. The average household size was 2.34 and

1680-524: The provisions of the sale was that Morris needed to settle the Indian title to the land, so he arranged for his son, Thomas Morris , to negotiate with the Iroquois at Geneseo, New York , in 1797. About 3,000 Iroquois, mostly Senecas , arrived for the negotiation. Seneca chief and orator Red Jacket was adamantly against the sale, but his influence was thwarted by freely-distributed liquor and trinkets given to

1728-432: The purchase until 1846, when the company was dissolved. The phrase "doing a land office business," which denotes prosperity, dates from this era. The office is a museum today, designated a National Historic Landmark . Ellicott lived in Batavia for many years although he thought Buffalo would certainly grow to be larger. Batavia has a major street named after him (Ellicott Street) as well as a minor one (Ellicott Avenue), and

1776-529: The river, in such manner as to include the village, the other directly west thereof and contiguo's thereto one other piece or parcel at Gardeau [Ga-da'-o, Bank in Front Mount Morris, New York ], beginning at the mouth of Steep Hill creek, thence due east until it strikes the old path, thence south until a due west line will intersect with certain steep rocks on the west side of Genesee river, then extending due west, due north and due east, until it strikes

1824-566: The said creek, thence down the same to lake Erie, thence along the lake to the place of beginning. Also one other piece or parcel of forty-two square miles, at or near the Allegenny river. [ Allegany Indian Reservation ] Also, two hundred square miles, to be laid off partly at the Buffalo and partly at the Tonnawanta creeks [ Buffalo Creek Reservation , Tonawanda Reservation Ta'-na-wun-da, Swift Water ]. Also, excepting and reserving to them,

1872-460: The said parties of the first part and their heirs, the privilege of fishing and hunting on the said tract of land hereby intended to be conveyed. The treaty left the exact location and sizes of the Buffalo Creek and Tonawanda Creek reservations undefined. In October, 1798, Augustus Porter , acting on behalf of Joseph Ellicott and the Holland Land Company, conducted a survey of the area. He fixed

1920-510: The village, extending in breadth along the river one mile one other piece or parcel of two square miles at Little Beard's Town [Do-oh-nun-da-gah-a, Where the Hill is Near ], extending one mile along the river, to be laid off in such manner as to include the village one other tract of two square miles at Squawky Hill [De-yu-it-ga-oh Valley Begins To Widen , Leicester, New York ], to be laid off as follows, to wit: one square mile to be laid off along

1968-496: The women. He acquiesced and signed the Treaty of Big Tree , in which the tribe sold their rights to the land (except for a small portion) for $ 100,000. Mary Jemison , known as The White Woman of the Genesee , who was captured in a raid and ended up marrying her Seneca captor, was an able negotiator for the tribe and helped win them more favorable terms. For the negotiations, Horatio Jones

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2016-418: Was a tool and die making center for industries in other areas. The largest manufacturer, Johnston Harvester Company came into being in 1868. In 1910, the business was acquired by Massey-Harris Co. Ltd , and became a subsidiary of that Canadian company, founded by Daniel Massey in 1847. Batavia grew rapidly in the early 20th century, receiving an influx of Polish and Italian immigrants. The City of Batavia

2064-538: Was incorporated in 1915. Batavia is part of what has become known as The Rust Belt . In recent years much of the heavier industry left for other areas of the US, or abroad, and according to U.S. Census data there has been a gradual but consistent decline in the city's population from 1960 forward. The construction of the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility , a federal immigration detention center next to

2112-453: Was noted for its immense circumference and was the subject of several paintings. While the treaty was signed not far from the large oak , the idea of a tree lying prostrate, as suggested by the Seneca name, does not describe the oak as it stood during the events of 1797. Following the signing of the treaty, the Big Tree became a popular sightseeing destination for white settlers. The Big Tree

2160-446: Was offended by the local Masonic Lodge (Western Star Chapter R. A. M. No. 33 of Le Roy, New York ), and threatened to expose the lodge's secrets. He was arrested on a minor charge, then released when his charge was paid, into the company of several men, with whom he went, apparently unwillingly. It was developed later that the men were Masons, and they carried him to Fort Niagara , where he was held captive and then disappeared. Although

2208-413: Was the translator, and William Wadsworth provided his unfinished home. The land was then surveyed under the supervision of Joseph Ellicott, a monumental task and the biggest land survey ever attempted to that time. Ellicott, as agent for the company, established a land office in Batavia in 1802. The entire purchase was named Genesee County in 1802, with Batavia as the county seat. The company sold off

2256-614: Was to be one of the largest yogurt manufacturing plants in the United States, and employed 170 people in December 2015. Muller Quaker Dairy is a joint venture between PepsiCo and the Theo Muller Group . On December 10, 2015, the closure of the yogurt plant was announced with the additional news that the facility would be sold to the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

2304-409: Was washed from the banks of the river in late 1857 as the result of a flood. Earlier that year, the trunk of the tree had been measured as having a circumference of 26 feet and 9 inches. The Livingston County Historical Society Museum in Geneseo, New York , houses a restored section of the Big Tree, which is believed to be the last remaining remnant, other than several pieces of furniture created by

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