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Wednesday Afternoon News Brief

Brevin Mast

27-year-old Brevin Mast of Batavia has been arrested. He’s charged with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing. It’s alleged that Mast threatened two people during an incident on Trumbull Parkway. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to Genesee County Jail; Mast is due back in court at a later date.

 

Michael Difalco

37-year-old Michael Difalco of Batavia was arrested following a disturbance on South Main Street. It’s alleged he violated an order of protection. Difalco then attempted to flee on foot, when officers attempted to take him into custody. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the county jail. Difalco is due back in court on January 30th.

 

Lyndsey Wilcox – 13WHAM Photo

The woman involved in the beating death of a Genesee County Sheriff’s Department sergeant has been sentenced. Yesterday, a judge ordered Lyndsey Wilcox to serve six months behind bars and five years on probation. Prosecutors say Sergeant Thomas SanFratello was trying to escort Wilcox and Michael Elmore out of Batavia Downs back in 2024 after a fight. That’s when Wilcox got into a confrontation with SanFratello, leading to Elmore assaulting him. Because she’s been in custody over 260 days, Wilcox was released.

 

Regional Transit Service bus – undated file photo

The Regional Transit Service is planning to hold an informational session later today to gather feedback from customers on RTS Genesee’s new route service that began in August and also to provide information on a new service. The meeting starts at 5:00 this afternoon at the Genesee County Office for the Aging. For more information, please call 585-343-3079.

 

Ryan Corbett (seated) – Photo credit: 13WHAM

After being held captive by the Taliban for more than two years, a Dansville resident will be returning to the United States. The Taliban has agreed to a prisoner exchange that’ll allow Ryan Corbett to be freed. Corbett moved to Afghanistan to work with non-governmental organizations and started his own business before being detained in 2022. The Taliban is praising this swap as a way to normalize relations between Afghanistan and the U.S. Corbett’s family is thanking everyone responsible for his release.

 

Orleans County Sheriff Christopher Bourke is warning community members about a scam currently circulating in the area. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has received reports that individuals are receiving phone calls from scammers who claim to be members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. These fraudulent callers are demanding payments via Venmo, or other electronic payment methods in exchange for clearing outstanding warrants. If you receive a call like this, do not provide any personal information, financial details, or make any payment. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will never request payment to resolve warrants or other law enforcement matters over the phone. These calls are a scam and should be treated as such. If you are contacted in this manner, please hang up immediately and report the incident to their office.

 

 

The New York State Department of Financial Services, along with Governor Hochul, are proposing new regulations to protect consumers against unfair overdraft fees. The new regulations would ensure customers would no longer face overdraft fees for minor transactions and require banks to provide timely notifications to customers about fees to improve transparency.

 

With less than four months until the federal REAL ID Act becomes enforceable, the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging New Yorkers to make sure they are prepared. Beginning on May 7, 2025, anyone going through airport security to fly domestically or attempting to enter secure federal facilities will be required to have a REAL ID or another form of compliant identification such as an Enhanced ID or Passport. For those who need to upgrade their state-issued ID before May 7, the DMV is strongly encouraging them to act now.

 

The Buffalo Police Department safely located two girls after they were reported missing on Monday night. Twelve-year-old Ariyah Brown and seven-year-old Nova-Payne Lilley were found safely in an apartment on Langfield Drive. The girls are being assessed for any injuries. Two people are being brought in to talk to detectives about the incident.

 

A Tonawanda woman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court for stealing over $440,000 from an Amherst business. Officials say between April 2022 and June 2024, 52-year-old Erin Martin made unauthorized electronic fund transfers from the business’s bank account directly into her personal account while she was their senior staff accountant. Martin admitted to using the money to pay for personal and family members’ expenses. She faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

 

Governor Hochul has revealed her fiscal blueprint for the Empire State in the form of her latest budget proposal. The governor is calling for $252 billion to be spent, which is the highest amount during her time in office. Hochul claims her budget will deliver billions of dollars in tax cuts and it includes inflation refunds for individuals and families. It also calls for tripling the current child tax credit.   Lawmakers and the governor have until April 1st to pass the budget on time

 

Thomas Sibick

President Trump has pardoned a Buffalo man who assaulted a police officer during the January 6th, 2021 insurrection. 39-year-old Thomas Sibick was sentenced to 50 months in prison after he plead guilty to a felony count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and a misdemeanor count of theft. Sibick allegedly ripped a badge and radio from an officer who was pulled into a crowd during the attack.

 

The Buffalo Sabres got back in the win column with last night’s 3-2 victory over the Canucks in Vancouver. Jiri Kulich, JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson all chipped in with goals in the win. Buffalo will now head to Calgary for a matchup with the Flames tomorrow night. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00.

 

 

Tuesday Afternoon News Brief

29-year-old Julie Dutton of Batavia has been arrested by Genesee County Sheriffs. She’s charged with petit larceny and criminal mischief. It’s alleged Dutton stole property and then damaged it at an address on Park Road. She was transported to the Genesee County Jail and held pending charges from the City of Batavia.

 

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she has declared a State of Emergency in the counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Oneida and contiguous counties, that will allow the State to coordinate and share resources with local governments affected by the current Lake Effect snowstorm. This includes the State Department of Transportation, which will provide assistance to municipalities impacted by the State of Emergency in excess of existing shared service agreements.

 

A lake effect snow warning remains in effect in our region through 4:00am tomorrow morning. Additional snow accumulations ranging from 5 to 10 inches are predicted across far southwestern Genesee County and far western Wyoming County. If you’ll be driving into either of these areas or into Buffalo, exercise extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. If you must go outside, dress in several layers of clothing to keep warm. Cover exposed skin to reduce risks of frostbite or hypothermia.

 

The New York State Thruway Authority is warning motorists about an ongoing scam.   The agency says drivers have reported getting text messages from what appears to be E-ZPass NY or Tolls By Mail NY.   The messages tell the recipient that they have an overdue balance that needs to be paid and directs them to a website where they have to put in personal information. E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never ask for data like your credit card number, social security number or username. Anyone who gets this text should delete it.

 

Dominic Pezzola

Four men from the Rochester area are included in President Donald Trump’s massive pardon of more than 1,000 January 6, 2021 Capitol rioters. Dominic Pezzola of Rochester is one of 14 people to have his sentence commuted, which means his conviction still stands, but he will be released immediately. Pezzola, a former member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group who broke into the Capitol building by smashing a window with a police riot shield, was sentenced in 2023 to serve 10 years in prison. Three others, Cody Mattice of Greece, James Mault of Brockport and James Weeks of Sodus, were all pardoned. Mattice and Mault previously admitted to participating in the insurrection. Weeks allegedly assaulted a Metropolitan Police Department officer and later incited a group of rioters to break into the Capitol through a window. The “full, complete and unconditional” pardons extend to people who were convicted of some of the worst crimes committed the day of the Capitol attack.

 

Governor Kathy Hochul will unveil her budget proposal that calls for $10 billion more in spending.   What’s expected to be a $252 billion plan for fiscal year 2026-2027 will include money for what Hochul calls her affordability agenda. Despite new funding from congestion pricing, it’s unknown how Governor Hochul and the state legislature plan to fill a multi-billion dollar hole for the MTA capital plan. Hochul is expected to introduce legislation in her budget that will restrict cell phone use in K-12 schools across the state.

 

The post-holiday season rise in the number of flu cases across the Western New York region is continuing. During the week ending January 11th, Monroe County had by far the highest infection total with 692.   That was followed by Wayne County with 109 and Ontario County with 91. Since flu season began back in October, there have been over 128,000 confirmed cases in New York State.

 

Tops Friendly Markets has announced the launch of its annual Check Out Hunger campaign. The supermarket chain says customers can tell cashiers how much they’d like to donate when it comes time to check out. All proceeds will go to several food banks including FeedMore WNY, Foodlink of Rochester and others. During its history, this campaign has raised more than $6 million. Donations this year are being accepted through February 8th.

 

Kansas City, Missouri

Triple A is recommending that Bills fans making the last minute decision to attend Sunday’s AFC championship game travel to Kansas City by car. Triple A of Western New York says landing an affordable last minute flight from Buffalo to Kansas City will be challenging. The drive between the two cities is around a thousand miles, which Triple A estimates would take around 15 hours.   Hotels near the stadium in Kansas City are expensive and rooms are few, but better deals are reported downtown and near the airport.

 

 

Monday Afternoon News Brief

The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning; it’s in place through 4:00am Wednesday morning. Heavy lake snow is expected, with total accumulations of 10-20 inches in the most persistent lake snow. The higher accumulations will be found from South Buffalo across the Buffalo South towns into southwestern Genesee County and Wyoming County. Travel will be difficult with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you’re driving, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, and especially low wind chill temperatures that will feel like it’s below zero.

 

The investigation continues today into an accident that seriously injured two juveniles. At around 6:15pm Saturday evening, a vehicle struck two people at the intersection of West Main and Oak Streets. Both victims were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation.

 

Western New York drivers are seeing consistent prices when it comes time to fill up their vehicles. Triple A tells us the national average cost for a gallon of regular gas right now is $3.13.   The state average is sitting at $3.16. In Batavia, the average price figures out to $3.20; that’s three cents higher than it was last week, four cents lower than it was a month ago, and a dime less than it was a year ago today.

 

Dozens of state lawmakers are calling on Governor Hochul to step in and close down Marcy Correctional Facility. They claim such a move is essential following the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks last month. Multiple employees at the prison are accused of assaulting Brooks in a disturbing incident that was recorded by body cameras. Brooks passed away hours after being attacked and his family has already filed a civil rights lawsuit. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. (NBC News photo)

It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day, and people who want to honor the slain civil rights leader can do so from their own home. An event titled “We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior” has been released online.   This one-hour program showcases people from organizations across New York State who embody the principles of one of America’s most significant leaders for social justice. The special can be found at empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking.

 

The Buffalo Sabres will soon be on the ice as they look to avoid a second straight loss. The Sabres are visiting the Seattle Kraken of the Western Conference at Climate Pledge Arena in Washington State. Buffalo last played Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins and fell by a final score of five to two, keeping them at the bottom of the standings in the Eastern Conference. Face-off this afternoon is set for 4:00.

 

(Buffalo Bills graphic)

The Bills are on their way to the AFC Championship game. Buffalo defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the divisional round at Highmark Stadium yesterday. The Bills will now play the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium for a spot in the Super Bowl. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m on Sunday, January 26th and will air on CBS.

 

Crossroads House (photo from their website)

Crossroads House on Liberty Street, Batavia is hosting an evening of reflection, cocktails, dinner and dancing for staff, families and friends. The event will be held at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, January 25th starting at 5:00pm. Your attendance will help support their mission to provide the best end-of-life care possible. For more information, please call 585-343-3892.

 

 

Weekend News Brief

Two members of the Rochester Police Department are suspended after what are being called immature and unprofessional radio calls. The calls started Sunday and were made on one of the department’s secondary channels that are used to communicate between police vehicles. At points, the calls involved expletives and the officers also spoke about challenging each other to see who can run fastest or do the most push-ups. The officers are suspended without pay until an internal investigation is done.

 

The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents across the region about a robbery and sextortion scam. The office says they are investigating multiple complaints from victims who have reported being robbed during an encounter with a person they believed to be an escort. When the victim arrives for the arranged “date”, they are robbed by the suspects. Other reports involve the victim being forcibly filmed, and then being threatened to have the video posted on social media unless they pay the suspect. District Attorney Mike Keane says any victims or witnesses who have information on this crime or suspected human trafficking to contact his office or their local law enforcement agency.

 

Tyler Wilkinson

A Hamburg man has been found guilty on charges of child sexual abuse. According to prosecutors, 28-year-old Tyler Wilkinson engaged in inappropriate conduct with a child under 17 years old between June 2017 and April 2022. He was also accused of having sexual contact with a child he knew who was under 13-years-old in 2021. Wilkinson was found guilty of first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He faces a maximum of seven years in prison.

 

New York National Guard in Washington, DC for President Trump’s inauguration.

Hundreds of New York National Guard soldiers and airmen are on their way to Washington, DC ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The group will help with traffic control and crowd management during Monday’s swearing-in ceremony. Members of the Civil Support Team are also going to be on the lookout for potential chemical, radiological and biological hazards. The soldiers and airmen are scheduled to return next Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Bundle up, Bills Mafia! (Buffalo Bills photo)

Bills’ fans heading to Highmark Stadium today are urged to dress appropriately as dangerously cold temperatures are expected. Wearing multiple layers is advised, as well as hand warmers. Fans are also reminded that Highmark Stadium allows battery-operated clothing inside to help maintain body temperature. Dr. Michael Galante, the Facility Medical Director at Mercy Ambulatory Care Center, is also cautioning people against excessive alcohol consumption, as it can increase the chances of hypothermia.

 

Two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL are set to square off in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday night at Highmark Stadium. The Bills enter the Divisional Round as the second seed and are coming off a win over the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round.   Allen completed 77 percent of his passes for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Buffalo is the second seed in the AFC after winning the AFC East at 13-and-4. The Ravens are making a trip to Orchard Park following a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional Round. Jackson combined for 256 yards and two touchdowns. Baltimore finished first in the AFC North and is the third seed in the conference after going You can watch the game on channel 4 starting at 6:30 tomorrow evening. And… it was nine years ago this weekend, in 2016, when Kathryn Smith became the NFL’s first female full-time coach. The Buffalo Bills hired her as a special teams quality control coach.

 

Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School at 73 Union Street will host their third annual meat raffle tomorrow evening, January 18th from 7 until 9pm. For more information, please call 585-343-2783, ext. #106.

 

Richmond Memorial Library (undated file photo)

The next Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library monthly book sale is scheduled for Thursday, February 6th from 9am until 7pm! The sale is held the first Thursday of each month. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library in support of Richmond Memorial Library. The sale is downstairs in the Wilber-Fox room. An elevator is available. For more information, please call: 585-343-9550.

 

 

Thursday Afternoon News Brief

Undated file photo.

Downtown business owner Matt Gray provided the winning bid of $175,000 this morning for the purchase of the former JC Penney department store. The property had been vacant since Penney’s closed in 2020. Gray said he had no definite plans for the property but noted a possible mix of commercial and housing options. The detailed story by Joanne Beck is available at thebatavian.com.

 

Rochester airport TSA, undated 13WHAM file photo.

The Transportation Security Administration says the number of guns intercepted at Upstate New York airports rose in 2024. There were a total of 23 weapons seized, an increase of three from 2023 and tying the record set in 2022. TSA officers doing routine screening discovered four of those guns at Frederick-Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The TSA says any responsible gun owner should know they can’t have their weapon at an airport checkpoint.

 

2021 file photo of Governor Hochul (NBC News photo).

Governor Hochul is looking to build support for some of the proposals laid out in her State of the State address. She is especially emphasizing the importance of putting money back in the pockets of working families by boosting the child tax credit to $1,000 for kids up to age four and $500 for children older than that. Any change would have to be approved by the state Legislature.

 

Mayor Evans

Rochester leaders say the amount of gun violence in their city has seen a sharp decline in recent years. Mayor Malik Evans said yesterday that crime data for 2024 showed a 53% decrease in shootings from 2021. Rochester Police Chief David Smith claims this drop is due to his agency specifically targeting gun violence while also trying to build relationships in the community. However, both Evans and Smith say there’s no time to get complacent.

 

Robert Brooks (released photo)

Family members of Robert Brooks have filed a lawsuit in federal court weeks after his death. Brooks was an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility when he was allegedly beaten by multiple staff members last month. Brooks was taken to a hospital but died hours after being attacked.   The incident was captured on body cameras and his relatives claim state officials oversaw a prison system that brutalizes inmates. Governor Hochul is calling for the employees involved in the assault to be fired.

 

Equifax headquarters (NBC News photo)

A credit bureau is paying New York State for inaccurately reporting 10’s of thousands of credit scores. New York State Attorney General Letitia James says between March and April of 2022, a coding error caused Equifax to lower customer’s credit scores, causing lenders and insurers to inflate loans and policies. The company estimates roughly 77,000 New Yorkers were impacted. Equifax did notify lenders and insurance companies that summer, with dozens of groups offering remediation to consumers at the expense of Equifax. New York State has reached a $725,000 settlement with Equifax, which has agreed to implement more safeguards to prevent future mistakes.

 

Ryan McLeod, Reuters picture from January 15, 2025 game.

The Buffalo Sabres are back on the winning track after picking up a needed win on home ice. Ryan McLeod scored his first career NHL hat trick and Dylan Cozens also had a goal as the Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes four to two at KeyBank Center last night. Buffalo goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen faced 37 shots in the contest and stopped 35 of them. Next, the Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night; the puck drops at 7:00.

 

Bills fans have the opportunity to win tickets to the game on Sunday by helping UB/MD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine register AEDs throughout Western New York. The University of Buffalo is looking to become a verifier for the life-saving devices through an app, which helps 911 operators tell people where to find one closest to them in case of an emergency. UB says the person who registers the most AED’s by Friday night will win two Bud Light Club tickets for Sunday. The winner will be announced on Saturday. More information can be found ubortho.com.

 

 

Wednesday Afternoon News Brief

Latoya Jackson

39-year-old Latoya Denise Jackson of Batavia has been arrested. Charges against her include criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended vehicle registration, aggravated unlicensed operation and driving without insurance. It’s alleged Jackson was found in possession of two different controlled substances and she resisted arrest. Jackson was released on an appearance ticket.

 

27-year-old Salvatore Schwable of Oakfield has been arrested by Genesee County Sheriffs and charged with petit larceny and possession of a forged instrument. It’s alleged that he used a counterfeit bill to purchase merchandise from a gas station. Schwable was taken to the Genesee County Jail and held pending CAP Court arraignment.

 

Governor Kathy Hochul (Associated Press photo)

Governor Kathy Hochul is focusing on affordability in her State of the State address. Hochul is announcing plans for an income tax cut that will lower middle class taxes to their lowest level in nearly seven decades, a first-ever inflation refund and an expansion of the child tax credit.   She also wants to provide free meals for millions of K through 12 students increase the number of childcare facilities and put the state on a pathway to universal childcare. In addition, Hochul is calling for the building of more housing and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.   She’s also proposing free SUNY tuition for adult students pursuing in-demand careers and is launching an initiative to help kids get off their phones and stay active.

 

The latest data shows there’s been yet another surge in the number of flu cases across the Western New York region. During the week ending January 4th, the area with the highest number of infections was Monroe County with 687. That was followed by Erie County with 427; Wayne County with 99; Ontario County with 96; Niagara County with 68; and Genesee County with 66. COVID-19 and norovirus cases are also rising in the area and residents are urged to take the proper precautions to protect themselves from getting sick.

 

There’s no escaping the long arm of the law: A man accused of setting his wife on fire in Rochester over five years ago is now in custody after being caught thousands of miles away. It’s alleged that 50-year-old David Johnson doused his wife in a flammable liquid back in August 2019 and ignited her. The woman suffered severe burns, and Johnson was taken into custody in Uganda where he was living under an alias. He’s already been extradited back to the area and remains behind bars without bail.

 

Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School at 73 Union Street will host their third annual meat raffle this Saturday evening, January 18th from 7 until 9pm. For more information, please call 585-343-2783, ext. #106.

 

Photo from Crossroads website

Crossroads House on Liberty Street, Batavia is hosting an evening of reflection, cocktails, dinner and dancing for staff, families and friends. The event will be held at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, January 25th starting at 5:00pm. Your attendance will help support their mission to provide the best end-of-life care possible. For more information, please call 585-343-3892.

 

Aerial file photo of Buffalo Sabres on the ice at KeyBank Center

After a few days off, the Buffalo Sabres will be back on home ice as they try and avoid a second straight defeat. The Sabres are hosting their Eastern Conference rivals the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Buffalo hasn’t played since Saturday when they suffered a six to two defeat at the hands of the Seattle Kraken. The Sabres sit in last place in the Atlantic Division and face-off this evening is scheduled for 6:00.

 

A Buffalo pizzeria is at risk of losing a lot of money if the Buffalo Bills do not beat the Baltimore Ravens this weekend.   Pesci’s Pizza and Wings posted a message on Facebook saying anyone who does an online preorder for a large pizza and 20 wings or large pizza and boneless specials through Thursday will get their money back if the Bills are beaten Sunday. The refunds would come in the form of an eGift card and customers should use the promo code JOSH4MVP when ordering.

 

NBC News feature:

Photo credit: NBC News

A team of global health experts is proposing redefining obesity. The Commission on Clinical Obesity is recommending including body fat measurements and existing health issues instead of relying on body mass index alone. They also recommend using the terms “pre-clinical” and “clinical” obesity to distinguish between people who have potential health risks from obesity versus those who have issues affecting their organ functions.

 

 

Tuesday Afternoon News Brief

31-year-old Zachary Whitehead of Batavia has been arrested for criminal impersonation and several traffic violations. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on October 8th, 2024, when Whitehead gave police another person’s name, in order to avoid receiving traffic tickets. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in court today.

 

Brian Kent

53-year-old Brian Kent of Batavia has been arrested. He’s charged with assault and obstruction of governmental administration. Kent was arrested on December 24th, in connection with an incident on December 21st. When officers attempted to take him into custody on a separate incident, Kent allegedly fought with two police officers, causing injuries to both of them. He was arraigned and jailed.

 

David Porter, after hearing the guilty verdict. (13WHAM Photo)

A jury has handed down its verdict in the murder trial of David Porter.   Yesterday, the panel convicted Porter of pistol whipping and killing David Treese after climbing into the victim’s cab last April and trying to rob him. Before deliberations started, Porter took the stand in his own defense, saying he’s struggled for years with drug addiction and also claimed he didn’t remember anything about the night of the homicide. He could be ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison when he’s sentenced next month.

 

Crossroads House (Photo from their website)

Crossroads House on Liberty Street, Batavia is hosting an evening of reflection, cocktails, dinner and dancing for staff, families and friends. The event will be held at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel on Saturday, January 25th starting at 5:00pm. Your attendance will help support their mission to provide the best end-of-life care possible. For more information, please call 585-343-3892.

 

The Town of Byron Republican Committee is seeking registered party members who are interested in becoming candidates for 2026 open positions for Town Supervisor, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, and two Town Board Council persons. For details, please call 585-703-5528.

 

The Richmond Memorial Library is offering classic movie screenings every third Thursday of the month; the next screening is this Thursday starting at 10:00am and features the 1944 film, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” For additional information, please call 585-343-9550.

 

One of the biggest games of the NFL season is happening in Western New York this weekend, and tickets are now available. The Buffalo Bills are taking on the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Sunday. The winner advances to the AFC Championship Game and will be just a win away from making it to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.   Seats can be purchased through Ticketmaster and kickoff is scheduled for 6:30pm.

 

Monday Afternoon News Brief

The National Weather Service has issued a snow warning for our region in effect until 4:00am tomorrow morning. Lake effect snow will continue over the Buffalo south towns and southern Genesee County through this evening. Additional accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible from the most persistent lake snows, bringing snow totals into the 6 – 12” range. Winds could gust as high as 35mph and create periods of reduced visibilities along with blowing and drifting snow. Anyone on the road should be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility and road conditions. Also, all after school activities for Batavia City Schools are cancelled today due to weather and The Richmond Memorial Library has closed for the day.

 

The Bills are on their way to the divisional round after dominating the Denver Broncos 31-7 at home in the AFC Wild Card. Quarterback Josh Allen completed 20 of his 26 pass attempts for 272 yards and two touchdowns. James Cook led all rushers with 120 yards and a touchdown. Curtis Samuel and Ty Johnson each caught a touchdown pass as well. Johnson knew he was close to being out of bounds: The Bills will now host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional round. The game will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 19th.

 

 

A recently completed study by SmartAsset has identified the top ten counties in New York State where our money goes the furthest. The financial advisor guide analyzed paycheck friendliness of each county, taking into consideration 1) semi-monthly paycheck amounts; purchasing power, or the value of goods and services a dollar can buy; unemployment rate and income growth. Most of the top ten counties were downstate, in the North Country or in central New York. Nassau County appeared at the top of the list; and the good news is, Genesee County came in ninth place and was the only county in the top 10 in the Western New York region.

 

 

Western New York motorists are generally finding consistent prices when it comes time to fuel up their vehicles.   Triple A says the national average cost for a gallon of regular gas today is $3.07.   The state average is $3.14. And in Batavia, average figures out to $3.18 per gallon; that’s down two cents from a week ago; seven cents from a month ago, and is 15 cents lower than it was a year ago today.

 

 

 

Adrian Sovie

A Town of Sodus man has been arrested after Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies located a missing child at his home. Adrian M. Sovie, 19, initially told deputies that he was unfamiliar the teen, who is under 15 years old. Sovie then allegedly changed his story, admitting he knew the girl and her family. Deputies say that Sovie told them the child was at another home. When deputies failed to locate the child at that location, they returned to Sovie’s residence, at which point the missing girl came outside. Sovie was charged with unlawful imprisonment, obstructing government administration and endangering the welfare of a child. He was taken to the Sheriff’s jail to await arraignment. Sovie is set to appear in Town of Sodus Court.

 

 

 

 

David Treese (right) pictured with his father. (Provided photo)

The defense began laying out its case today in the Rochester murder trial of David Porter. Porter is accused of jumping into a cab driven by David Treese last April and pistol whipped and shot the victim as part of a robbery. Treese was able to get out of the vehicle but passed away on a Bay Street sidewalk. Porter’s attorney claims his client was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the homicide. Porter faces decades in prison if convicted.

 

 

 

 

 

Unidentified family in undated file photo standing in front of a house.

Governor Hochul is proposing new initiatives aimed at making homeownership more affordable and accessible to New Yorkers. Her plan calls for supporting first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance, providing starter home innovation funding and creating an affordable homebuyer tax incentive. The governor says the cost of living is too high and these policies will put the dream of homeownership back in the hands of residents. There’s no word yet if the legislature will pass Hochul’s plans.

 

 

Warner Brothers photo

The Richmond Memorial Library is offering classic movie screenings every third Thursday of the month; the next screening is this Thursday starting at 10:00am and features the 1944 film, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” For additional information, please call 585-343-9550.

Weekend News Brief

Governor Hochul wants to grant free school meals to nearly three-million-students across the state. It’s all part of the governor’s State of the State initiative, which she believes boasts the positive impact that universal free meals have had on students and families. The program includes free breakfast and lunch for every student at every school and it’s expected to save families an average of $165 on groceries every month for each child.

 

 

NBC News photo

New York State is moving to fire four more employees at Marcy Correctional Facility. Those workers are accused of being involved in the beating of inmate Robert Brooks last month.   Brooks was taken to a hospital but passed away hours after being assaulted. The tragic incident was captured on video and these latest employees have been suspended without pay. Governor Hochul previously ordered that 14 other workers lose their jobs and one of them has already resigned.

 

 

Governor Hochul is proposing new initiatives aimed at making homeownership more affordable and accessible to New Yorkers. Her plan calls for supporting first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance, providing starter home innovation funding and creating an affordable homebuyer tax incentive. The governor says the cost of living is too high and these policies will put the dream of homeownership back in the hands of residents. There’s no word yet if the legislature will pass Hochul’s plans.

 

 

 

Home health services company CINQCARE is laying off around half of their Buffalo employees in April, impacting 51 out of their 117 total employees. Twenty-two out of 44 employees will be affected at their Main Street location, while 29 out of 73 workers will be affected at their Niagara Street location. CINQCARE offers support services for Medicaid patients suffering from multiple chronic conditions and mental health conditions.

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James is trying to recover more than $2 million worth of cryptocurrency in connection to a remote job scam impacting victims around the country. Authorities say scammers have been sending text messages offering fake online job opportunities in a trick to get people to purchase cryptocurrency and put it into scammers’ digital wallets. James says scammers promised victims good paying jobs if they opened a cryptocurrency account, deposited cryptocurrency, and reviewed products on fake websites to generate market data. James’s office was able to freeze the cryptocurrency accounts and is looking through a lawsuit to require scammers to pay penalties and restitutions.

 

 

 

Well, it can happen to anyone, anywhere, including entire communities:   The Town of Webster is expecting to make a full financial recovery after being victimized by a phishing scam.   Authorities say the scam cost the community more than $520,000. That incident happened a couple of months ago when scammers posed as a contractor that town officials had been in contact with. Already, over $300,000 has been seized and up to $240,000 will be covered by insurance. The scammers accessed no confidential or sensitive data.

 

 

 

Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School at 73 Union Street will host their third annual meat raffle next Saturday, evening, January 18th from 7 until 9pm. For more information, please call 585-343-2783, ext. #106.

 

 

 

 

Arc GLOW has recently opened their doors to the community by offering event space at the Community Center in Batavia, located at 38 Woodrow Road. For anyone looking to plan a large event, the Community Center holds up to 300 people and has a retractable room divider, allowing for a variety of different type of community events. Anyone interested in booking the Community Center or learn more about the space, fees and rental terms may call 585-343-1123, extension 1816.

 

 

Jack Quinn (NHL Photo)

The Buffalo Sabres are on a two-game winning streak after picking up a shutout victory. Jack Quinn scored twice and Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also had goals for the Sabres as their team beat the Ottawa Senators four-to-nothing at the Canadian Tire Centre in Canada last night.   Buffalo’s goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen faced a total of 35 shots in the contest and stopped them all. Up next for the Sabres is a home game against the Seattle Kraken tomorrow, with face-off at 4:00.

 

The Buffalo Bills will have the support of their home crowd this weekend as they try and get one step closer to the Super Bowl. The AFC East champions are set to host the Denver Broncos in an AFC Wild Card round playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. Josh Allen put together a tremendous campaign in 2024 after combining for over 42-hundred yards and 40 touchdowns. The Bills finished up the regular season with a record of 13 victories and four losses while the Broncos had a record of 10 wins and seven losses. Kickoff tomorrow is scheduled for 1:00.

 

NBC News Features:

A new study suggests there are health benefits to drinking coffee — but only if you drink it in the morning. Researchers led by a team from Tulane University in New Orleans found that morning coffee drinkers were more than 30 percent less likely to die from heart disease than people who don’t drink coffee. But there was no reduction in risk for people who drank coffee at all hours. The study was published in the European Heart Journal.

 

 

Kevin O’Leary and Frank McCourt

A group that includes billionaire entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and “Shark Tank”-famous investor Kevin O’Leary is looking to buy TikTok. The group made a formal offer Thursday to buy the social media platform from its China-based parent company, ByteDance. It comes the day before the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over upholding a law that would ban TikTok in the United States in just over a week if it is not sold. ByteDance has said on multiple occasions the platform is not for sale.

Thursday Afternoon News Brief

David Porter (13WHAM file photo)

Testimony resumed today in Rochester in the murder trial of David Lee Porter.   According to prosecutors, Porter jumped into a cab driven by David Treese last April and pistol-whipped and shot the victim as part of a robbery. Treese was able to get out of the vehicle but passed away on a Bay Street sidewalk. Porter’s attorney claims his client was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the homicide.   Porter faces decades in prison if convicted.

 

 

 

Governor Hochul says up to $2 million is going towards expanding suicide prevention efforts among veterans and uniformed personnel. Those personnel include firefighters, law enforcement, corrections officers plus emergency dispatchers. Funds will be distributed through the Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center of New York. The governor says service members and first responders experience trauma and stress and this money will ensure they can get help and support when needed.

 

Rochester Regional Health is temporarily reducing its number of available hospital beds due to a nursing shortage. Right now, work is underway to try and hire and retain new nurses while also lowering spending. The company is cutting down on the number of agency nurses it hires and is hoping new nurses and LPN’s will be on the way from the College of Health Careers.   While the number of beds is lower, hospital leaders say patient care isn’t being impacted.

 

Attorney General James

The New York State Attorney General’s Office is putting the transportation industry on notice after finding ties to Medicaid fraud. AG Letitia James says at least 55 transportation companies across the state used fake billing schemes to steal from Medicaid and exploit vulnerable patients. In several cases, James says the companies would offer people cash to put in claims for rides that never happened while others would use unlicensed drivers. The AG’s office says ongoing investigations have allowed the state to secure $10 million worth of fraud and eleven convictions.

 

 

Arc GLOW has recently opened their doors to the community by offering event space at the Community Center in Batavia, located at 38 Woodrow Road. For anyone looking to plan a large event, the Community Center holds up to 300 people and has a retractable room divider, allowing for a variety of different type of community events. Anyone interested in booking the Community Center or to learn more about the space, fees and rental terms may call 585-343-1123, extension 1816.

 

Pssst! Go home, you’re supposed to be off today.

No need to check the mailbox today. The U.S. Postal Service says it will not be delivering mail today as part of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. All other federal offices will be closed, too, as a funeral is held for Carter in Washington, DC. Carter died last month at the age of 100.

 

 

Amari Cooper (CBS Sports photo)

It looks like the Buffalo Bills are going to have one of their star players available for this weekend’s playoff showdown. Wide receiver Amari Cooper returned to practice yesterday after leaving the team last week so he could deal with what is being called a personal matter.   Cooper finished up the regular season with 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns. The Bills host the Denver Broncos Sunday starting at 1:00.   AND, the Buffalo Bills are giving fans a glimpse of the team’s future home. The team released new renderings of the of the $2.1 billion stadium this week, showcasing details of the lower bowl and new expanded concourse areas, which are designed to be more communal, with plenty of space for fans to socialize. The new design includes radiant heating incorporated throughout each concourse, as well as a 360-degree view of the field with unobstructed sight lines for fans. The new stadium is expected to be open by the 2026 season.

 

Canadian Tire Centre (undated file photo)

The Buffalo Sabres will be back on the ice north of the border tonight as they look to pick up a second straight win. The Sabres are battling the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Buffalo last played Monday when they beat the Washington Capitals in a shootout by the final score of 4 to 3. Face-off for their contest this evening is scheduled for 7:00.

NBC News Feature:

A recent rise in bird flu cases comes at the same time that the seasonal flu is spiking. Experts worry about what could happen if they combine.   Baylor infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez says that, while it’s unlikely, there is still the possibility.   Because, he says, it’s happened before.   The CDC says there have been more than three-thousand deaths this year linked to the seasonal flu. Dr. Hotez urges people to get their flu shot now.

 

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