Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on December 14, 2022
Wyoming and Livingston county are under a Winter Weather Advisory starting 1AM on Thursday and running to 7pm. 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected along with windy conditions with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibility. Slow down and use caution while driving.
A shootout on the street on Atlantic Ave in Rochester is being called a mass shooting. Police responded to reports of gunfire on Atlantic Ave and Illinois St Tuesday night around 10:30 and found a man in his 20s shot. He was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive. Police learned that 4 others were in the hospital with gunshot wounds. One of them was pronounced dead at the hospital and another is in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and police say there is currently no danger to the community. Parts of Atlantic Avenue and Illinois Street are closed off as the investigation continues.
A nurse who formerly worked at Roswell Park Comprehensive Center has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for tampering with and stealing the drugs meant for patients. 30-year-old Kelsey A. Mulvey of Grand Island was observed accessing a dispensing machine, carrying a backpack, and exiting a medication room to which she was not assigned. It was determined that she had accessed the drawer for hydromorphone. She was placed on administrative leave and then resigned. Officials said from June to July 2018 there were waterborne infections at Roswell Park and six patients became ill. An investigation concluded that tampering of compounded hydromorphone vials was the cause. In March 2021 Mulvey pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product. The other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. She resigned from her position and surrendered her nursing license at the beginning of the case.
5 men from Western New York have been arrested for child pornography charges. 25 year old Scott Wood of Eden, 44 year old Dominic Licata of West Seneca, 24 year old Matthew Koons of Kenmore, 34 year old Leonard Sawyer of Cheektowaga and 41 year old Daniel Johnson of North Tonawanda were all arrested in an operation that ran from December 9th through 12th for possessing or promoting and disseminating child pornography. They all face multiple charges and are scheduled to appear in court either this month or in January.
A lot of people will be heading to and from holiday gatherings over the next few weeks and they can expect to have an extra set of eyes on them while they are traveling. Beginning today, State Police are going to crack down on impaired and reckless driving as part of the “Drive High Get a DUI” campaign that runs through January 1st. During last year’s campaign, 522 drivers were arrested for DWI and over 35-thousand traffic tickets were issued. Police say folks can make sure they get home safely by having a designated driver or by using a taxi or rideshare service.
The Batavia Community Garden is now accepting applications for residents to rent their raised beds for the growing season. Garden plots are offered in three sizes: 4’ x 4’ ($20), 4’ x 8’ ($30) and 2’ x 10’ ($25) trough plots for gardeners with limited range of motion. All plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Plot rentals are available to anyone living in Genesee County. Plot fees include access to a raised bed filled with a growing soil mix, access to a water source with a hose, watering wand, and watering cans; use of provided hand tools; use of compost bin and other resources at the garden. The Cornell Cooperative Extension manages the community garden.
The offense of the Buffalo Bills is going to getting a boost thanks to a very familiar face. That’s because wide receiver Cole Beasley has come out of retirement and has signed to be part of the team’s practice squad. Beasley played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season before calling it a career. Now, he’s preparing to return to action and might end up playing in this Saturday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. In his previous tenure with the Bills, Beasley caught 231 passes for more than 24-hundred yards and 11 touchdowns.
After a scoreless game for 2 whole periods the Sabres ripped out 6 goals in the 3rd to win against the Los Angeles Kings 6 to 0 Tuesday night. Craig Anderson stopped 40 shots and Tage Thompson, Victor Olofsson, JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch, and Peyton Krebs all scored. Buffalo improves to 13-14-2 on the season as they get set to begin a three-game Western Conference road trip. Their first game of the trip is on Thursday as they take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.
