Afternoon News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on January 25, 2024
A Rochester man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a child pornography charge. Prosecutors said Stephen Nicot, 61, hid a camera in an Orleans County church bathroom between 2012 and 2014, positioning it so it would capture video and images of naked people showering. Authorities executed a search warrant at his home July 21, 2022, recovering a memory card and USB drive with videos and images of at least five minor victims using the church bathroom and shower. They also seized two cell phones with naked images of a minor that were recorded by a camera hidden in a bathroom at Nicot’s home. Nicot pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography. He faces at least five years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for May 6.
People living in the Pines of Perinton housing and members of Being Black in the Burbs attended Perinton’s town board meeting demanding change Wednesday. The housing development was promised a $137 million renovation last spring after a January 2022 fire. But tenants say high expectations have turned into a nightmare, expressing concerns over subpar living conditions in the Pines — including a lack of working utilities and failed inspections. Town Supervisor Ciaran Hanna said he, along with code enforcement, will meet with the developer, Winn Companies, next week.
Richmond Memorial Library is partnering with volunteers from the New York State Department of Tax and Finance to offer income-eligible citizens assistance with filing their taxes online this tax season. Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete and e-file your tax return for free. You are eligible to get this help if you make less than 79K a year. This tax help will be available at the library Thursdays in February, March and April. You must call the library to make an appointment.
No, those aren’t lost puppies. Tonawanda residents are being urged to keep an eye out for coyotes that have been spotted in their community. The Town Supervisor says it is unclear just how many coyotes are in the area right now. But, he says people need to be careful while they’re doing outdoor activities and they should also take action to keep their pets safe. Experts believe coyotes may be looking for a new place to live following recent snowstorms in the region.
Fans are coming together for a heartwarming showing of support for Bills kicker Tyler Bass after he missed a game-tying 44-yard field goal late in Sunday’s playoff loss to the Chiefs. Since then, more than 2,000 people have donated $22 in Tyler’s name to the Ten Lives Club, a nonprofit cat adoption agency dedicated to saving felines in Western New York. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $260,000 in donations from around the nation have since poured into the shelter. The money raised will go toward providing everything from food to medical services for the cats.
The Buffalo Sabres have snapped their two-game losing streak and picked up a much-needed win in the process. JJ Peterka scored twice while Alex Tuch, Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn had a goal apiece as the Sabres came from behind and defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5 to 3 last night. Buffalo goaltender Devon Levi stopped 37 of the 40 shots he faced in the contest. Buffalo’s next game is Saturday against the San Jose Sharks.
