Midday News Brief
Written by Dan Fischer on May 14, 2021
A Porter Avenue woman is facing charges of grand larceny for allegedly collecting 78-hundred dollars in so-called SNAP benefits she was not entitled to.
42 year old Elizabeth Flowers Gates is also charges with multiple counts of forgery and offering a false instrument for filing.
The sheriff’s office and social services involved in the arrest.
Governor Cuomo says state health officials are reviewing new mask guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yesterday, the health agency announced people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask outdoors or in most indoor settings. However, facial coverings are still required in hospitals or on buses and planes.
An Orleans County man killed when the tractor he was operating overturned and pinned him underneath.
72-year old George Manning was pronounced dead at his home on Ridge Road in Gaines. His son found him and with the help of neighbors removed the tractor and started CPR – but it was too late.
Congressman Chris Jacobs introduced the Help Wanted Act this week to help address the growing labor shortages in Western New York and around the nation.
It would require every state to reinstate the “work-search” requirement for unemployment benefits.
This requires unemployment recipients to show proof of a job search to receive benefits. During the pandemic, this condition was waived by many states.
Parents of children 12 to 15 years old, the one and done Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available tomorrow from 9:15 in the morning until Noon at GCC.
You will need to make an appointment. Genesee call: (585) 815-7168.
