Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on April 29, 2022
Erie county has followed Chautauqua, Monroe and Niagara Counties in passing a temporary resolution to cap the tax on gas. The resolution temporarily caps the county’s sales tax on gas at $2 per gallon starting June 1. It would run from June to February and the Erie County Office of Consumer Protection would monitor prices to ensure the savings are passed to motorists. The decision was unanimous.
A Canandaigua Mercy Flight Helicopter is assisting with services in the area after the crash of one of the choppers that served Western NY Tuesday. They are stationed at the Buffalo base and are ready to assist as a critical air ambulance service. In a press release the Mercy Flight of Western NY expressed gratitude to the Mercy Flight Central team for the support they have been giving during this trying time.
Route 5 was closed from Boyce Rd to Indian Falls Road in Pembroke as a single vehicle accident brought down a power line Thursday afternoon around 5:30. East Pembroke Fire responded to the scene after a blue chevy pickup hit a pole and then crossed the highway to rest on the opposite shoulder. National Grid crews arrived to fix the lines later. Corfu Fire assisted.
The Buffalo Bills new stadium plans have been revealed at an Erie County Legislature meeting Thursday morning. Pegula Sports and Entertainment Announced that the new facility will have 66,000 seats, 5000 flexible seats for other events referred to as, “Party Decks.” The seats will be covered and there will be significantly fewer suites. There will be 8 levels compared to the 3 there are at Highmark Stadium. They also said that season ticket prices will be the lowest in the NFLand that individual tickets will be affordable. About the field itself, the grass will be a hybrid and will be heated.
The Sabres lost their second to last game in a shutout against the Boston Bruins 5 to 0. Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves but the team just couldn’t sink a single puck into the net against the Bruins hat trick earning captain. The Sabres return home tomorrow for their season finale. Buffalo hosts the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:00 p.m. Friday will also mark Rick Jeanneret’s last broadcast for the Sabres.
