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Tuesday Afternoon News Brief

It’s Christmas Eve, and folks traveling out of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport today should be prepared for lines.   The holiday rush started yesterday and many people said backups at gates and security checkpoints were common.   The TSA recommends getting to the airport at least two hours before your flight so you can get through security in enough time. The TSA says 40 million passengers nationwide will be screened between December 19th and January 2nd.

 

 

File photo of unidentified man making a phone call.

Governor Hochul has signed off on a new bill aimed at making home heating aid more accessible to seniors. Through the Elderly Pharmaceutical Coverage Program, folks will also be provided information and instructions on how to apply for HEAP. HEAP is a federal program that helps low-income homeowners and renters cover the costs of both heating and cooling. Anyone interested in signing up can head to ny.gov or reach out to the Genesee County Office for the Aging by calling 343-1611.

 

 

 

A 61-year-old man is in stable condition after receiving life-saving CPR at the Bills game on Sunday. Officials say a first-aid call came in for a man on a stairway in the stadium during the first half of the game. Responders from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and AMR quickly arrived and found the man without a pulse. Three reserve deputies and a good Samaritan administered CPR for about five minutes before medical crews used an AED. The man’s pulse returned after the second shock. The man is currently at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

 

Sabres fans can finally celebrate as the team has ended its 13-game skid in last night’s 7-1 win over the New York Islanders. The Sabres scored two goals in the first period, three goals in the second and one goal in the third to pull away from the Islanders. Buffalo had gone 0-10-and-3 in their last 13 games, with their last win coming on November 23rd against the San Jose Sharks. The Sabres will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

Monday Afternoon News Brief

A smoke alarm is being credited with alerting a homeowner in LeRoy about a fire at their residence.   The blaze happened yesterday at an address on Parmelee Road and getting water on the flames was difficult initially due to icy conditions. First responders needed to use four-wheel drive vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles in order to reach the house. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bill that was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul is aiming to address trauma children endure when they see their parents being arrested. The Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill aims to make the process more uniform across New York by providing law enforcement with clear guidelines, tools and training on how to make the situation less traumatic for the children. Hochul said she “strongly supports all efforts to prevent harm to children” and she believes they should be “supported and protected regardless of the actions of a parent or guardian.”

 

 

With so many motorists expected to be on the roads in the coming days, the Department of Motor Vehicles and State Police are issuing safety tips. The agencies are recommending if you are planning to drink alcoholic beverages, make sure you have a safe ride home. Also, if there’s any snow on your vehicle, make sure it’s removed so it does not slide down the windshield or fall off the roof and block the view of other drivers.   Updates on road conditions can be found by calling 511 or heading to 511ny.org.

 

 

Josh Allen (file photo)

The Buffalo Bills still have a shot at the top seed in the AFC playoffs after a close win at home. Bills running back James Cook had a rushing and receiving score as his team beat the New England Patriots by a final score of 24 to 21 at Highmark yesterday. Allen completed 16 of his 29 passes for 154 yards as the Bills boosted their record this season to 12 wins and three losses. Buffalo’s next game is Sunday against the New York Jets, with kickoff at 1:00.

WBTA News Brief:

BND Hockey Wins the McCarthy Memorial Tournament

Over the weekend, the Batavia Notre Dame United Hockey team won the David McCarthy Memorial Christmas Tournament.

On Friday night, BND played Iroquois in the first round and absolutely throttled them en route to an 11-1 victory. In the game, both Brady Johnson and Sammy Pies scored a hat trick to lead United in scoring. On Saturday, BND beat Niagara Wheatfield in the championship game by a score of 5-1. In the game, Will Stevens and Sammy Pies led the team scoring 2 goals each. Pies was named the tournament MVP after leading all goal scorers with 5 goals in the two games.

The All-Tournament Team consisted of Pies, Jameson Motyka, Jacob Hutchins, Brady Johnson, Liam Berger, and Rhys Tanner.

Batavia Downs Announces Lineup for 2025 Rockin The Downs Summer Concert Series

Batavia Downs President and CEO, Byron Brown announced the lineup for the eighth annual Rockin’ the Downs Summer Concert Series.

On June 20th, Queensryche will kick off the series. On June 27th, the Allman Betts Band will perform. On July 11th, Almost Queen, a Queen tribute band will take the stage. On June 18th, The Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute band will rock the downs. On July 25th, Australia’s Little River Band will travel to Batavia to perform. On August 1st, Rochester Native, Lou Gramm will rock the stage. On August 8th, Motown legend, The Commodores will roll into the Batavia Downs. Finally, to wrap up the series on August 15th, the legendary rock band Kansas will perform in what is possibly the most famous band ever performing at the Downs.

Byron Brown said, “The Concert Series at Batavia Downs has quickly become a Western New York summertime destination. I want to thank the Board of Directors for approving the concert series and I look forward to seeing all our fans starting in June.”

Two Batavia Police Officers Injured During Incident

Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, that two City of Batavia Police Officers sustained minor injuries during a mental health incident late Saturday morning.

The Batavia Police Department responded to a location on Trumbull Parkway sometime early Saturday morning. Sometime during the incident, the officers were assaulted. The suspect was taken into custody and evaluated at Strong Memorial Hospital. The suspect’s identity has yet to be released, but Batavia PD noted that charges are “likely”. The two officers were treated at UMMC in Batavia and released shortly after.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 585-345-6350.

Weekend News Brief

With Christmas a few days away, packages will be arriving at homes, and there are ways for folks to keep their deliveries safe. The state Department of Consumer Protection suggests signing up for package tracking to find out when they are arriving and get them quickly once they’re delivered. Also, try and schedule any deliveries for a time when someone is home to avoid potential theft. Finally, use a security or doorbell camera so if a package is taken, footage of the crime can be shared with police.

 

The state Department of Health says the spread of the flu virus is prevalent across New York. That means health care workers who aren’t vaccinated against the illness yet must wear masks in certain health care settings. The most recent data shows there have been over 23-thousand positive flu cases in the Empire State since the start of this season. It’s recommended everyone six months and older get their flu shot immediately.

 

Drivers are getting a bit of a break at the gas pump as they set out on their holiday road trips. Triple A reports that the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular grade fuel is $3.05. In New York State, the average price has been holding steady for the last month at $3.14 per gallon. In Batavia, the average price calculates out to $3.24; that’s down 3 cents from a month ago and down 23 cents from a year ago today. While the national average price never dipped below three dollars in 2024, Triple A says prices have come down in many parts of the country, which is good news for holiday travelers.

 

The Great Batavia Train Sale is scheduled for Sunday, January 12th from 9:30 am until 3:30pm at Genesee Community College Richard C. Call Arena. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for if you’re under 18 and admission is free for kids under the age of 13. Over 100 vendors will be offering all scales of model trains and historic railroad items. Modeling demonstrations, and a limited number of portable layouts, will be part of the fun. Parking is free; there will be a snack bar and plenty of seating. For more information, please visit: gsme.org

 

The Buffalo Bills are going to have the support of their home crowd as they take on an AFC East rival. Quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills will take on the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. Buffalo is coming off a 48 to 42 win over the Detroit Lions last week that improved the team’s record this season to 11 wins and just three losses. Kickoff for Sunday’s contest was originally supposed to be 1:00 but has been shifted to 4:25.

 

And a look-alike contest for the Buffalo Bill’s quarterback is going down this weekend. Saturday night, the Lucky Wing at Buffalo Riverworks at 359 Ganson Street will be hosting a Josh Allen look-alike contest. The winner will receive a Lucky Wing necklace, a $100 Lucky Wing shopping credit, a $100 Riverworks gift card, and four tickets to January Bill’s Bingo at Riverworks. The free event is from 6 to 10 this evening.

Friday News Brief

Genesee County Economic Development Center Supports Le Roy and Bergen Projects

At the Genesee County Economic Development Center’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, they advanced both the Appletree Acres project in Bergen and the 9 Lent Avenue LLC project in Le Roy.

Appletree Acres had their initial resolution passed. Appletree Acres is proposing to add a 15,000-square-foot expansion onto a 50,000-square-foot warehouse in the Apple Tree Acres corporate park. The project would create 4 full-time jobs. The next step in the project is a public hearing that will be scheduled in the town of Bergen. 9 Lent Avenue, LLC had its final resolution passed. As part of the proposal, 9 Lent Avenue, LLC will receive a sales tax exemption estimated at $13,200 and a property tax abatement estimated at $86,016 for their 8,000-square-foot light manufacturing and storage facility in Le Roy.

Both projects will only add to the long list of new and expanding businesses in Genesee County that the Genesee County Economic Development Center has supported in 2024.

Bergen Business Honored as a New York State Historic Business

Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, that Viking Valhalla in Bergen has been officially honored as one of New York State’s historic busnisses.

Originally called the “Rose Garden Restaurant”, Viking Valhalla has been in business for 100 years and for the last 70 years has been owned by the Sardou family. The company has been a longtime staple of Bergen with its bowling alley being a popular spot for people looking for a night out. On Wednesday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Bergen Mayor Joseph Chimino presented owners Chris and Tom Sardou with their certificate that commemorates their addition to the New York Historic Business Preservation Registry.

Owner Chris Sardou said, “We just celebrated our 70th anniversary, and now to be inducted into the state’s historic registry, it means a lot.”

National Fuel Announces First Delivery Rate Increase in Over 5 Years

On Thursday, National Fuel received approval for its first base delivery rate increase since 2017 for New York customers.

Not only is this the first increase in National Fuel’s base delivery rates since 2017, but it is just the second increase in 16 years. The increase comes as part of an agreement with the New York Department of Public Service that allows for an annual revenue increase of $86 million over 3 years. National Fuel says it will use the money to improve its pipeline infrastructure and workforce and advance more affordable decarbonization initiatives.

WBTA News Brief

Main Street Pizza Donates Over $2,500 to Cancer Assistance.

Video News Service reports, that Main Street Pizza in Batavia donated $2,742 to Genesee Cancer Assistance.

With October being “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”, Main Street Pizza does a special Pink Box program. In the month of October, for every large pizza Main Street Pizza sells, they put 1 dollar in their Pink Box. At the end of October, the money that accumulates is donated to Genesee Cancer Assistance. Putting one dollar into the box per pizza may not seem like a lot, but with Main Street being one of Batavia’s most popular pizzerias, it does not take long for the money to add up to a large sum.

Next time someone tries to tell you that eating pizza is bad for you, remind them that you helped out a good cause.

Byron-Bergen Seniors Lead the Charge on Blanket Drive

Three seniors at Byron-Bergen Junior/Senior High School led a community service project to provide blankets to those in need through the YWCA.

Back in September, Samantha Beale, Isabelle Best, and Shawna Spinks reached out to other students in their school to help them donate 25 blankets. The blanket kits were provided by Liberty Partnership, a state grant-funded program administered through Genesee Community College. Twelve students used study halls and extra time during their school day to assemble the hand-tied blankets. In total, they exceeded their goal and made 26 blankets to donate to the YWCA.

Isabelle Best said, “We were looking for women’s shelters and we saw the fliers up for donations at the YWCA. It’s getting a lot colder out so there’s a lot more need.”

Local Unions Protest at the Genesee Economic Development Center

Members of five local building trade unions protested at the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) office Wednesday morning.

The protest was inspired by GDEDC’s decision in their Tuesday meeting, to waive the local hire requirement for the new Cider Solar project in Elba and Oakfield. The new solar facility will cover over 2000 acres of privately owned land north of both Elba and Oakfield. Historically, Genesee County has hired 90% of local workers when tax relief and considerations are granted to a project. In the case of GCEDC’s other current large projects, local labor is being used between 95% and 100%.

The union members’ goal in protesting was to let local taxpayers know that their tax money is going to laborers who will be brought in from out of state, while local laborers could be unemployed during the winter.

Wednesday News Brief

Michael Elmore has been Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison.

Tuesday morning, Michael Elmore, the man responsible for Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello’s death was sentenced to 20 years in state prison.

Elmore pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the first degree on November 18th after admitting to his role in Sanfratello’s death. Elmore accepted a plea deal that allowed him to avoid a 25-year prison sentence. Under the terms of his plea deal, the maximum sentence he could receive was 20 years, and that is what County Court Judge Donald O’Geen gave him. Three of Sanfratello’s children gave victim impact statements to the court, telling the court the outstanding kind of man their father was, and how the loss has impacted their lives deeply.

As part of Elmore’s sentence, he will serve five years of probation upon his release, and serve 364 days in jail for Obstruction of Governmental Administration.

Pavilion Residents Approve Capital Project in a Landslide Vote

Voters in the Pavilion Central School District approved a $24.5 million capital project for the school by a vote of 100 to 18.

The project will cost local taxpayers no additional money as they are using $5.51 million in capital reserves and receiving the other 77.5% in state building aid. The project will include a refresh of the main gym floor, bleachers, and backstops. The kitchen will be updated, multiple roofs will be restored, the clock and public address systems will be upgraded, and the plumbing from 1936 in the middle-high school will be replaced. Pavilion Superintendent Mary Kate Hoffman said this is the first project of this size to happen in at least 25 years at Pavilion.

Voters also voted 103-14 to approve updating all lighting in the school to LED which will help pay for project costs and increase energy efficiency at the school.

Byron-Bergen Junior High Ranked as One of New York’s Best Middle Schools

U.S. News and World Report named Byron-Bergen Junior High School as a 2025 Best Middle School in New York State.

Byron-Bergen ranked 316th out of the 1389 schools in New York. Overall, Byron-Bergen performed 25% above the state average in ELA and 11% above the state average in math. 71% of students at Byron-Bergen tested at or above the proficient level for reading. This is the first time the middle school in Byron-Bergen has been named a top school. The high school has been named a top school every year since 2019.

Byron-Bergen Principal Paul Hazard said, “Our students and staff are incredible, and this recognition highlights how the rigor of our teachers is matched by our hard-working students. I can’t emphasize enough the overall excellence of the entire staff working together to encourage thinking, caring, and successful students. It took the help of the whole hive to achieve this recognition.”

Mondays News Brief

Batavia’s Annual “Shop With a Cop” a Big Success

Howard Owens with the Batavian reports, that on Saturday the Batavia Police Department’s annual “Shop with a Cop” event was a big success.

For the last 10 years, the Batavia Police Department has selected local children with the help of school resource officers to buy Christmas presents for themselves or family members. The children are provided funds and a police officer to accompany them while they shop. The event was held at Walmart. Walmart also provides funding for the event along with the City of Batavia Police Benevolent Association, City of Batavia Civil Employee’s Association (CSEA), the City’s “Jeans for Friday” program, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Employee Association, and donations made in the memory of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello.

This event has proved a great way to make Christmas special for everyone in Genesee County.

Big Day for Girls Basketball in Genesee County

Over the weekend, it was a successful Saturday for High School Girls’ Basketball in Genesee County.

The Notre Dame Lady Irish traveled to Buffalo where they faced off against 3-0 Williamsville North which is a Class AA team. The Lady Irish pulled off a big upset winning 54-47. The Lady Irish are a Class D team which makes this kind of victory almost unheard of. Later in the day, the undefeated Elba Lady Lancers traveled to play undefeated Byron-Bergen in a matchup of what many people consider the top Class D team in Elba and the top Class C1 team in Byron. Elba won easily 66-35 behind a 21-point performance for Brea Smith and 18 points for Sydney Reilly.

Girls’ Basketball will start to heat up this week with some very intriguing matchups.

Weekend News Brief

An overwhelming number of New Yorkers would prefer someone else as governor instead of Kathy Hochul according to a new poll. Hochul is reacting after seeing a Sienna College survey shows only 33% of registered voters would vote to reelect her as things stand now compared to 57% who say they would vote for someone else.   The poll shows 51% disapprove of Hochul’s adjusted congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that is set to take effect in January compared to 29% approving. Hochul has a negative job approval rating of 46 to 49%, an improvement for her from an October poll.

 

A woman has been arrested after being accused of running toward a moving plane at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The incident involving 39-year-old Takesha Rogers happened November 27th and she was spotted near an aircraft that was taxiing toward the runway. She was taken into custody to undergo a mental health evaluation. In 2022 and 2023, Rogers climbed over a fence at the airport and entered the aircraft operations area.

 

A teenager is in serious trouble with the law after being accused of making a online threat. The threat back in October mentioned Fairport High School and spread quickly on social media. The 17-year-old suspect is a student at the school and was taken into custody yesterday before being charged with a felony. The threat was not credible, but police still stepped up patrols around the building as a precaution.

 

Flu season has been underway for a few weeks, but the number of cases in Western New York remains low. During the week ending November 30th, Monroe County had the highest infection total with 51. That was followed by Ontario County with 10, while Wayne County had seven. Residents are being urged to get their flu shots now before the spread of the virus worsens. Additional information is always available at vaccines.gov.

 

Lawyers for the Tops Market gunman say they may have to restart their review of FBI reports after prosecutors released new information. In October, the government shared over 57,000 pages that it had previously disclosed to the defense team over the course of two and a half years plus new material that wasn’t previously provided. The new pages of material have an entirely new set of reference number markings and the defense lawyers aren’t about to easily link them to the previously disclosed pages. Lawyers for Payton Gendron are asking a judge to order the government to give them the original reference numbers that correspond with the new reference numbers so they don’t have to manually search and compare 57,000 pages to find the new information. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

 

The New York Lottery has announced that there was a third prizewinning Powerball ticket sold in Buffalo during the Dec. 11, 2024 drawing. A Tops Market located on Amherst Street sold the winning ticket, which was worth $50,000. Winning numbers for the Powerball Game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59pm.

 

West Seneca’s Sydney Sterlace is back home after competing in the finals of “The Voice.” The 16-year-old arrived at Buffalo International Airport on Wednesday night.   She finished 3rd in the NBC singing competition. Sydney performed “Wild World” by Cat Steven for her duet with her coach Gwen Stefani during Monday’s season finale.

 

The Rochester Lilac Festival has announced dates for its 127th rendition:

May 9 – Opening Ceremony (10 am), festival grounds open (10:30 am through 8:30 pm)

May 10-11 & 17-18 – Art in the Park (10 am – 6 pm Saturdays, 10 am- 5 pm Sundays)

May 10-11 & 17-18 – Small Business Circle (10 am – 6 pm Saturdays, 10 am- 5 pm Sundays)

May 10 – Lilac Parade (commences at 10:30 am at Science Parkway)

May 14 – Seniors Day

May 18 – 45th Annual Lilac Run 5K/10K, and Donut Dash

 

The Buffalo Bills will be in the Motor City this weekend as they take on one of the other top teams in the NFL. The AFC East champions have a showdown with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.   Buffalo is coming off 44 to 42 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams that dropped the team’s record this season to 10 wins and three losses. Kickoff tomorrow is scheduled for 4:25.

 

The Senior Nutrition Site at Havenwood Congregate Apartments, located at 240 Richmond Avenue, serves lunch at noon daily, Monday through Friday. The building is easily accessible and reservations can be made by calling 344-1330.

Friday News Brief

Blizzard Conditions Cause Variety of Road Incidents on Thursday

Genesee County saw over 2 feet of snow and whiteout conditions on Thursday and it led to a variety of accidents on the roadways.

Video News Service reports that in Stafford, a tractor-trailer and a sedan got in an accident on Route 237 around 6:30 a.m. The female driver of the sedan requested a medical evaluation, while the truck driver was uninjured. In Alabama, a vehicle rolled over on Route 63 around 6:30 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries occurred in the scary accident. In Le Roy, a tractor-trailer jack-knifed on Route 19 around 7 a.m. The road was forced to close for around an hour while crews freed the semi.

In Alexander, Pavilion, Attica, and East Bethany several roads were closed throughout the day as tractor-trailers became stranded.

GCC Announces a New Scholarship for Pavilion Graduates

Genesee Community College announced, that they are establishing the Lucy and Otis Leach Endowed Scholarship for Pavilion High School Graduates.

The scholarship was made possible through a $100,000 endowment created by Edward and Otis Leach. It is named in honor of Edward and Otis’s parents, who, despite not being able to attend school beyond the elementary level, were big believers in all levels of education. The scholarship funds may be used for tuition, course materials, fees, residence, and other costs associated with student success. Students who demonstrate a financial need will be given preference.

Dr. Craig Lamb, President of Genesee Community College, said, “We are immensely grateful for the generosity of Edward and Otis Leach. This endowment will make a significant impact on the lives of students from Pavilion High School, enabling them to pursue their educational dreams at Genesee Community College.”

Genesee County Democratic Committee Shows Support to the People Of Syria

In light of the recent developments surrounding the Syrian government, the Genesee County Democratic Committee has expressed its concern and commitment to supporting the people of Syria.

Syria has been oppressed by a dictatorship for centuries. Recently, the people of Syria have begun to fight back against the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad to try and create a brighter future for their country. The Genesee County Democratic Committee calls on our leaders to embrace a principled foreign policy that prioritizes the values of freedom and human rights.

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