Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on February 6, 2023
Movie theaters haven’t been doing well lately and AMC theaters have one answer. America’s largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location, meaning seats in the front will be cheaper while more desirable seats in the middle will now cost more. The ticket pricing initiative, called Sightline at AMC, will roll out at all of its roughly 1,000 movie theaters by the end of the year. AMC said a seating map will show the adjusted prices and Sightline will only be used on showings after 4 pm. Members of the AMC subscription service, Stubs A List, will be able to get preferred seating at no extra charge.
An employee from Dave & Buster’s at Marketplace Mall is recovering after allegedly being attacked by a group of juveniles Friday night. Deputies said a group of approximately 20 juveniles had been causing issues throughout the night. Employees said they asked the group to leave, but the juveniles refused and began arguing with the staff. Deputies said one employee was attacked by the group and sustained minor injuries. No arrests were made. Police did not provide descriptions of the juveniles. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
The City of Batavia Water Department is planning to repair a service line on Maple Street today. There is a possibility the water may need to be shut off on Maple, from Evans to Thorpe Streets, and traffic will be closed down in this area. The length of time required for this service is unknown. When the water is restored, it’s possible it may be discolored. Please refrain from doing any laundry until the water runs clear.
The Genesee Society of Model Engineers announces that their Spring 2023 edition of the Great Batavia Train Show will be held at the Richard C. Call Arena at Genesee Community College on Sunday, March 26th. Admission is 6 dollars for adults, 3 for teens 13 to 18 and free for under 13 year olds. It will be from 9:30 to 3:30. Items offered include all scales of model trains, historic railroad items, books, DVDs and toys. Free parking.
Alexanderite Jadyn Mullen placed first on Saturday in the Pentathlon at the Ocean Breeze Invitational in Staten Island. She won with 3,352 points. The Pentathlon consists of five events: 55-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, and 800-meter race. In the hurdles, she ran a 9.06, in the high jump, she jumped 1.55 meters, in the shot put, she threw 9.93 meters, in the long jump, she jumped 4.99 meters and finished it off with a 2:20 in the 800.
Many people think Buffalo is all bad weather and chicken wings but one filmmaker is determined to change that with a new movie. “Unbillievable” is the passion project of a lifelong Bills fan about the Queen city and its football culture. The Screenwriter, Scott Rubin, says that this movie is a celebration of Buffalo. Rubin has been a Bills fan since he was five. Rubin’s love for the Bills has never faded and with this film, he said, he wants to highlight the generational and overall love for not just the Bills but for Buffalo as a whole. The film is in funding at the moment, to help out, follow the link at wbtai.com.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/unbillievable-the-movie#/
The SPCA in Allegany County is dealing with a piggly wiggly problem. They are caring for 45 pot bellied pigs in Belmont and are looking for anyone who can adopt some or donate towards their care. If you are interested in adopting a pig you can send an email to the link at wbtai.com
SPCAallegany@gmail.com
or call 585-593-2200 ext 2 for more info.
