Monday News Brief
Written by Doug Thompson on May 6, 2024
City of Batavia firefighters will be flushing hydrants from approximately 9:00am until 3:00pm, from Tuesday May 7th through Thursday, May 9th. They’ll be working in the general area of north of Main Street and West of Bank Street and anticipate homes and businesses nearby will be affected. The tests may result in a temporary discoloration of water in that area. As is always the case, do not attempt to wash clothing if your water appears discolored. If you do experience a discoloration, run cold water for about five minutes or until it’s clear. If you have questions, or notice a hydrant in need of repair, contact the Fire Department at 345-6375.
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a mass shooting that injured five other teenagers, ages 14 to 16. It happened late Saturday night in Buffalo. According to Buffalo police, the six victims were shot in a parking lot behind the Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo on Alexander Place. Officers were initially called to the area of 1500 Jefferson Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for noise complaints and reports of a fight at a large house party with several hundred in attendance. Police then responded to a shots fired call in the same area at 11:10 p.m., followed by reports of a person shot approximately eight minutes later. The female victim was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital, where she later died. She was a student at a Buffalo charter school. A 15-year-old boy, along with three other males, were taken to ECMC. The 15-year-old boy is listed in critical condition. A 16-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet and declined treatment at the scene. As of Sunday afternoon, the shooter has not yet been arrested.
The halls of the State Capitol will be busy once again today as members of the Senate and Assembly make their return. They are be back in Albany to continue their legislative session, which has just 18 scheduled days left. Among the issues they’re expected to debate include ways to protect children from becoming addicted to social media and how much it’d cost to put additional measures in place to battle climate change. This year’s legislative session is set to end in June.
Fatal crash that killed two (13WHAM Photo)
Two men were killed in a car accident at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, they arrived at the scene late last night after receiving a report of an accident with people trapped. The driver, a 24-year-old Fairport man, and the passenger, an 18-year-old Walworth man, died at the scene from their injuries. Sheriff’s will not release their identities at this time. Investigators said the driver was traveling fast on Chapin Way before losing control and crashing into a tree. No other vehicles were involved. The investigation is ongoing.
For an eighth straight week, gas prices are showing a slight increase. According to AAA this morning, the national average price per gallon of regular gas is $3.65. The state average is $3.73. In Batavia, the average per gallon price figures out to $3.63. That’s up 7 cents from a week ago; 27 cents from a month ago but down 3 cents from a year ago today.
The Rochester Americans have kept their season alive with a dramatic come-from-behind win. The Amerks were trailing the Syracuse Crunch in the third period of their American Hockey League playoff series Saturday night, but rallied to a four-to-three victory in overtime. Game Five between these two teams is coming up Friday at Blue Cross Arena. Tickets are available at the box office and also online. Face-off is at 7:05.
Good luck getting that theme song out of your head…
May 6, 1957: The final episode of “I Love Lucy” airs. Here’s the TV Guide description of the show: “Ricky has been chosen to dedicate a new Revolutionary War statue in the Westport Town Square. But there is a problem: Lucy has accidentally destroyed the statue.” By the way, Desi Arnaz, Jr. and his sister Lucie both appear as extras in this episode’s final scene, their only appearance on this show. Both Desi Jr. and Lucie later starred on their mom’s show, “Here’s Lucy” (1968-74), as her kids, Craig and Kim.
Unidentified students in 8th grade classroom.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, a way to show a little thanks to those who have made such a big impact. The week traces its roots back decades to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Many restaurants and stores are holding special sales or deals for educators. To find out more, try searching for hashtag Teacher Appreciation Week.
