Evening News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on June 18, 2021
Darien Lake Amusement park is lifting restrictions for the park due to the lifting of mandates in New York. The park will no longer require reservations, temperature checks, or social distancing while outdoors. Unvaccinated people are still requested to wear masks if they are unable to social distance. Previously park goers had to use an online portal to sign up for a timeslot to enter the park and enter through a stand up temperature reader before going into the park.
The border crossing between the US and Canada remains closed and will be closed until at least July 21st as the order to close it has been extended again. Canadian officials say this is to protect Canadian citizens from the unvaccinated or different strains of COVID entering the country.
The Auto Dealer known for his huge commercials, 64 year old Billy Fucillo, has passed away. Fucillo owned several car dealerships across New York and Florida. His family says he had been in declining health for several months. He was known for his philanthropy toward many charities and police groups. His funeral mass will be held Friday in Syracuse.
Fireworks tents are popping up across New York and the flashy noisemakers are already on sale in tops and Walmart. Fireworks that are legal in New York must be either handheld sparklers or remain on the ground fountains that do not shoot anything other than sparks up into the air.
