Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on March 22, 2022
Lovers of muscle cars shed a tear Monday in Pavilion as a car carrier truck hauling Dodge Chargers and Challengers caught fire around 2pm. The cars were brand new and were being transported to dealerships. It is suspected the fire was from the brakes overheating, 2 of the cars being hauled caught fire and exploded and a third was burned. The truck itself also blew up.
Anglers in NY will be looking at new regulations come the beginning of April. Effective April 1, the DEC is changing its fishing seasons for some fish and the size limits for others: Rainbow trout, brown trout and splake season for lakes and ponds is now year-round, with a five-fish daily limit, any size; a “no more than two longer than 12 inches” harvest rule applies. Atlantic salmon now has a year-round open season statewide. Ice fishing is permitted on all waters in New York, unless specifically prohibited. Statewide season openers for some fish have been replaced. There are other regulations. You can check the DEC website for a complete list of changes.
As spring has started, gardeners are getting ready to work in the dirt and plant their seeds. Many are shocked by the increase in costs at the store. Prices for seeds, plants, flowers, soil and fertilizer among other things have risen 15 to 25 percent across the board. Western NY gardeners have some ideas how to deal with the increased costs. The first is do it yourself instead of hiring someone to fix up your plot or plant for you. The second tip is shop around to different nurseries and stores, be willing to plant things you wouldn’t have before and be open minded and patient. Prices are mainly affected by the rise in fuel prices pushing up transportation costs.
The New York State Budget is supposed to be ready by April 1st and Bills fans are anxious to know if a new stadium is in it. Earlier this month, The New York Post reported the state would help foot $1 billion of the proposed $1.4 billion stadium. At a media event on Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul was asked by a reporter if now was the right time to spend potentially $1 billion of taxpayer dollars funding a Buffalo Bills stadium. The Governor replied “Where did you hear that $1 billion for the Buffalo Bills?” She then said it was not being publicly negotiated and “All will be told at the right time.”
The Buffalo Bills have added a few new players. Former Jets Wide Receiver Jamison Crowder has been signed for a season. In 12 games with the New York Jets last season, Crowder racked up 51 catches for 447 yards and two touchdowns. In his last full season, he set a career high in catches (78) with the Jets in 2019. The Bills also added Dolphins Running Back Duke Johnson as a third round draft pick. Last season with Miami, he played in five games and recorded 330 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also added four catches for 41 yards. And finally they signed former Bills Quarterback Matt Barkley to a one year contract. Barkley is a ten-year veteran and was with the Bills from 2018-2020. In eight games played in a Bills uniform, he threw for 788 yards and three touchdowns. Last season saw him spend time on the Tennessee, Carolina, and Atlanta rosters.
