Midday News Brief
Written by Dan Fischer on June 2, 2021
Steve Hawley
Republican State Assemblyman Steve Hawley has come out in favor of a legislative package known as the “Restore Order” initiative.
The bill would essentially restore elements of the bail reform law passed in 2019 which has been sharply criticized for its leniency in allowing bail for violent offenders.
Hawley says he wants to restore judicial discretion when it comes to setting bail. The bail reform, Hawley says, has restricted judges from making decisions to safeguard the public.
New York’s average COVID positivity rate continues to drop to new lows. The rate has declined for 57 straight days.
The 7-day average positivity rate in every region in now below 1.5% for the first time since September 25th. Genesee County’s 7-day average positivity rate has fallen to point-six percent.
The latest COVID numbers for Genesee County:
Only three new positive cases of COVID 19 have been reported over the past 24 hours. One county resident has died from the virus.
In Orleans County, two new positive cases have been reported.
GCASA, Genesee County’s Council on Alcoholism, said today their latest project is actually ahead of schedule.
The 8-thousand square-foot facility will house 20 people for short term detox.
That usually means a five to seven day stay.
GCASA broke ground for the new building in January and could open by the end of October.
