Afternoon News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on January 19, 2024
Nobody was hurt after a plane slid off a runway at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport due to snowy conditions Thursday afternoon. Airport officials say 50 passengers and three crewmembers were on board when the American Airlines aircraft veered onto the grass while taxiing, after touching down safely. Passengers were stranded on the plane for roughly an hour as stairs were assembled to help platform passengers. Those interviewed described the incident as being a little bumpy and then the plane tilting as it settled into the grass. The aircraft was towed from the taxiway and taken out of service for a full inspection. American Airlines released a statement on the incident, reading in part: “Safety is our top priority and we apologize to our customers for their experience.”
Another charge for the serial flasher of the Finger Lakes. 54 year old Paul Goodrell has been charged with another flashing incident within 4 days of the other incidents he was already in trouble for. Investigators said Goodrell was observed on surveillance video following a family with young girls through a Walmart store and “at no time was engaged in shopping.” Police believe it was “an attempt to commit a crime for his own sexual gratification.” Goodrell had previously been banned from all Walmart properties, according to police. He faces dozens of charges of exposing himself to minors in the Farmington/Canandaigua area at grocery stores such as Walmart, Tops and Wegmans. The incidents allegedly happened between December 6 and 9 multiple times per day. Goodrell was already in Ontario County Jail at the time of his latest arrest. He’s charged with third-degree burglary as a sexually motivated felony, in addition to the charges he was already facing. He remains in jail without bail.
CAN-USA Sports has teamed up with the Batavia Community Schools Foundation for their inaugural Blue vs White Charity Hockey Game. Sunday February 4th at 5 PM with doors opening at 4 PM at the David McCarthy Memorial Arena. The game will feature local business owners, Batavia City School District Alumni, & local youth hockey leaders. Tickets for the event start at just $10 with proceeds benefiting the Batavia Community Schools Foundations. To buy a ticket go to wbtai.com and follow the link or in person at the David McCarthy Memorial Arena box office.
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The Emergency Declaration by Governor Hochul may help out schools that closed for the snow this week. Several School districts in Western NY had to close due to the storms, eating up their snow day numbers and leaving many without the requisite number of school days in their regular year. Except that, with the emergency declaration in place, school districts are exempt from the 180 day rule. The state of emergency was declared on January 12th and goes till February 11th.
The Buffalo Bills are looking for shovelers to help with snow removal ahead of this weekend’s AFC divisional playoff game. Snow removal starts today at 2 p.m. Those interested can expect a pay rate of $20 per hour and a warm break area. Participants are asked to bring a valid ID, proper winter clothing and shovels if possible. Participants under age 18 must bring valid working permits. The Bills are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Both teams are 12 and 6. This is the Bills 3rd time facing the Chiefs in the playoffs in 3 years but the first time on home turf. The Chiefs have never played a road playoff game while Mahomes was Quarterback. They have lost 2 out of 3 of the matchups.
Genesee Country Village & Museum and Wild Wings Inc. are hosting the weekend Owl Moon night-hike and owl meet and greet experience. During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to take a guided night hike with a naturalist from GCV&M, meet the owls with Wild Wings, listen to a reading of the book “Owl Moon,” and more. In addition, the Museum’s Meeting Center Lounge will offer food and drinks, along with a cash bar featuring a selection of historical craft beer, rotating hard cider, wine, and soft drinks. The Flint Hill Store will also be open, showcasing owl-themed merchandise, village-made goods, and museum apparel. The event will be held on January 19, 20, 26, and 27 beginning at 4:30 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit gcv.org.