Monday News Brief

Jamestown police are still on the lookout for a man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous. Officers are now working with law enforcement in Pennsylvania and South Carolina to track down 34-year-old Michael Burnham. He is wanted in connection with several incidents including a homicide that happened earlier this month. Tips involving his whereabouts can be shared with Crime Stoppers Western New York.

 

 

 

40-year-old Adam Smart of Batavia has been arrested and charged with forgery, criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny. It’s alleged he stole $800 cash and a blank check, and then forged and attempted to cash the check at Bank of America in Batavia. Smart was transported to the Genesee County Jail; where he was held to wait for CAP Court arraignment.

 

 

Monday’s Memorial Day Parade in Batavia is scheduled to start at 9:45am at the East Town Plaza. They’ll travel west along Main Street and end at Alva Place. In LeRoy, the parade will begin at 10:30am from the American Legion to Trigon Park with a ceremony at Trigon Park at 11:00am immediately following the parade.

 

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans says that his city hasn’t been asked to host any migrants or asylum seekers. Those individuals have been spending time in New York City, but officials there say that finding a place for them to stay has become increasingly difficult. Evans did say he believes that it is important for federal officials to realize this has been a longstanding problem for years.

 

 

 

 

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says he is not going to issue an order that’d be aimed at preventing migrants from New York City from being housed in the area. Poloncarz believes putting a state of emergency into effect for such a reason would be illegal and also morally repugnant. Other counties in the region have issued a state of emergency to prevent migrants from showing up in their communities. Governor Hochul says she is working with New York City Mayor Eric Adams to find housing for people who need it.

 

 

According to Triple A this morning, the national average cost for a gallon of regular fuel is now $3.54. The state average is $3.66. In Batavia, we’re paying on average $3.62. That’s down 3 cents from a month ago and down $1.20 from a year ago today.

 

 

 

Folks who are looking for work may want to consider a career with one of the largest fast food chains in the world. McDonald’s is looking to hire people at its restaurants in Rochester and surrounding areas. Benefits include flexible scheduling, tuition assistance and advancement opportunities. Anyone who is interested in applying can do so online by going to jobs.mchire.com.

 

 

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Target is recalling close to five million candles that could crack while burning and pose risk of injury. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the items could break and could cut or burn users. The retail giant fielded over 100 reports of the candles cracking during use, and six reports of injuries. The recall is for the Threshold Glass Jar candles in various scents and sizes, sold beginning August 2019.

 

 

 

 

The contaminated eye drops outbreak is growing. The CDC reports another death linked to the recalled eyedrops Delsam Pharma and EzriCare. The tainted eyedrops are now linked to four deaths and 81 cases of extensive vision loss in 18 states. The FDA has urged Americans to stop using the two brands.

 

 

 

 

For the third time in his career, Brooks Koepka is the winner of the PGA Championship. Koepka became the first LIV golfer to win a tournament after finishing atop the leaderboard at nine under par at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester. A pair of players finished tied for second place. Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler ended the tournament seven under par.

 

 

May 22 in history…

 

…In 1868, the Great Train Robbery took place in Marshfield, Indiana. Seven members of the Reno gang held up the train’s crew, unhooked the locomotive, and made off with over 90-thousand-dollars in cash, gold and bonds.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1955, Jack Benny signed off his last live radio broadcast following a run of 23 years. His show then moved to television.

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1992, after nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson ended his reign as host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Carson’s final words to the audience were quote, “I bid you all a heartfelt good night.”