Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on November 22, 2023
The Lockport Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Spalding Street on Monday. According to police, officers responded to 166 Spalding Street for the report of a man who had been shot, he was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Michael Hathaway. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Nearly 2,000 caregivers and service workers at URMC’s Strong Memorial Hospital and River Campus overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to authorize a two-day strike. 99 percent of voting members represented by the union were in favor of a strike, which could cost URMC hundreds of thousands of dollars per day. A date for the strike has not yet been set. Union members held informational pickets last week demanding higher wages, citing a lack of staff, after their previous contract agreement expired Oct. 31. Both sides have been negotiating a new contract agreement for some time, and are now set to resume negotiations Nov. 28. URMC has said it continues to bargain in good faith
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are alerting residents that cases of respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, are rising throughout Genesee and Orleans Counties. GO Health has also seen an increase in the presence of RSV in wastewater throughout both counties. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can be mild for most people, but can be very harmful and serious for very young children, older adults, people with medical conditions, those born premature, or with underlying lung conditions. Symptoms of RSV include fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, coughing, sneezing, and runny nose. A vaccine is available to prevent and protect against RSV for adults aged 60 and older, infants and young children, as well as pregnant people to protect their unborn child.
Rochester Police are investigating a shooting that killed one person and injured another Tuesday morning. Two officers on patrol heard gunfire in the area of St. Paul and Mortimer streets just before 7:45 a.m. Police found two men who had been shot near the bus station. One was dead at the scene. The other was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Officers took a person of interest into custody on East Main Street and recovered a gun. He remains in custody with charges pending. This is Rochester’s 51st homicide of the year. Last year there were 82.
Oakfield fire responded to a structure fire at 2993 Oakfield Townline Rd at around 4:45pm yesterday. One occupant and two dogs were rescued from the structure safely. No other occupants were in the home. Oakfield Fire along with Batavia and East Pembroke Fire departments had the fire out by 7:30pm. The occupant of the home was checked by medics and had no apparent injuries.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Radon gas exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, your risk of developing lung cancer increases. Testing your home for radon is the only effective way to know if you and your loved ones are exposed to toxic levels of this poisonous gas. Radon is odorless and tasteless and invisible. It is naturally occurring and comes up out of the ground. Free radon testing kits are available from Go Health. If you would like to get one call 585 344 2580 extension 5555.
St Paul Lutheran Church is hosting a vendor and craft fair at the church on Saturday November 25th from 10 am to 3 pm. The church is located at 31 Washington Ave in Batavia. A variety of vendors and crafters will offer items such as Tastefully Simple and Norwex. There will also be hand-crafted items such as quilts, blankets, baby items, indoor signs, home decor, kitchen items, seasonal/holiday gifts and decorations, and much more.
A marine from Rochester performed a physical feat for charity on Tuesday. William Robertson did 2,500 chin ups to raise funds for St Judes Children Research Hospital. He credits his girlfriend’s mother’s nutrition advice for being able to do so many chin ups at a time. He drank pickle juice, ate mustard and hamburger meat and prepared by doing 500 pull ups a day.
