Morning News Brief

A Pembroke family is now waiting to see the fate of their home after being forced out of it because it could collapse any minute.

Our news partner, The Batavian, says the Nati family was forced out of their Scribner Road home on Sunday when homeowner Gene Nati noticed a crack in his driveway, and later found one in his foundation. Nati says the crack extends across Scribner Road and is getting worse. Genesee County officials told Nati that the nearby quarry may have drained the water table and geologists will determine whether the house is on a sinkhole. Gene Nati is a volunteer firefighter, and 30 firefighters came to help the family get their belongings out of the house, which is only 10 years old. You can read the whole story, and see photos of the damage at TheBatavian.com.

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The controversial Reawaken America Tour is scheduled to come to Batavia Friday and Saturday, and protesters again made their feelings known about the upcoming event.

Protesters were outside Cornerstone Church on Sunday, which is hosting the event after the original location in Rochester declined to host after public backlash. Protesters are concerned with the tour’s ideology and that nearly 3,500 people are expected for the event which is slated to have speakers including former security advisor to former President Donald Trump, Michael Flynn, and Trump’s son, Eric.

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Drivers in the Batavia region are paying less money to fill up their vehicles as gas prices keep declining. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.45. That’s down three cents in the past week and is 30 cents cheaper than this time one month ago. The state average is $4.43 a gallon and the national average is $4.06.

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A pair of developers on Main Street in Batavia are planning expansions and improvements and are hoping that the city helps with a $20,000 grant.

According to our news partners at The Batavian, Matt Gray is looking to put replace the stairs and door behind Eli Fish Brewing, and build a two-level patio.

Peter Casey is looking to upgrade YNGodess by increasing space and updating a breakroom and bathroom. Casey also wants to renovate the former Alberty’s Drug Store space and move the DelPlato Casey Law Office into the space.

Batavia City Council will discuss those projects tonight, and the full details of those proposals can be found at TheBatavian.com.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling the Inflation Reduction Act a product of persistence. Schumer says he hopes the legislation would endure as a defining feat of the 21st century. The Democrat touted the ability of his party to get landmark legislation passed without the help of any Republicans. Schumer also believes that the bill will help Democrats come the midterm elections, saying not only did the bill address the concerns of the American people but also showed them the party could get things done amid a polarized political landscape. The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives.

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If you’re into polka music, well Batavia Downs is where you’ll want to be in a few weeks. The Buffalo TV show “Polka Buzz” is taping at the downs on Thur., Aug. 25. The dance party program features the top polka bands in the country, including “The Buffalo Touch,” who will be featured during the tapings at Batavia Downs. Tickets for the taping are available on the Batavia Downs website or at Lucky Treasures Gift Shop.

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