Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on July 6, 2023
It’s definitely going to be very hot today, and the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of this region. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. today for Orleans, Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario counties. The heat index is expected be in the 90s in those spots, which puts folks who are affected by heat-related illnesses at risk. It’s recommended people drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun when possible.
Rochester police are still looking for answers following multiple shootings. The gunfire started Tuesday night and resulted in seven people being shot in several locations. All of the victims are expected to survive, and Mayor Malik Evans says the victims and shooters likely know each other. There have been no arrests reported in connection with these incidents and anyone with information is asked to come forward immediately.
Starting tomorrow, a COVID-19 vaccine is no longer going to be required for employees at Rochester Regional Health. This change comes after the New York State Department of Health announced the mandate was going to be repealed. Individuals who left after refusing to get vaccinated are being offered the opportunity to return to their old jobs. Workers are still urged to get immunized to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus.
Buffalo police said one person is dead following a burglary on Longview Avenue early Monday morning. Police responded to a robbery in progress call at around 3:15 a.m. Upon arrival, police located one person deceased. According to police, a resident attacked and fatally injured the the man who attempted the break-in. The resident was transported to ECMC where he was treated and released for his injuries. Police say the two individuals did not know each other. The homicide department is working with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in this investigation.
A dog that attacked two people in a home has been surrendered and euthanized. Steve, a pitbull mix who was 6 years old, attacked a home health aide at a residence on South Main St in Batavia on June 22nd. The dog also attacked its owner during the incident. Police Chief Shawn Heubusch says that a mail carrier heard screams from the house and went inside. The dog was latched onto the home health aide and the mail carrier hit it with a chemical spray that caused the dog to let go. Heubusch said that both victims were treated for their injuries and released. He said both injuries were severe, but he didn’t have exact details. The owner said that the attack was completely unprovoked. Steve has since been euthanized.
The Muckdogs had 2 straight wins 2 nights in a row. On monday they took to the field against Erie Buffalo and won in a high scoring game 8 to 7. Player of the game was Giuseppe Archuri who went 3-3 and scored 2 runs. Then the Muckdogs beat Niagara Power on Independence Day in Niagara Falls 3 to 2. Their streak continued Wednesday against the number 2 in the league Jamestown Trap Skunks. Muckdogs took the win at home with a score of 9 to 2. The Muckdogs are sitting at the top of the league with 17 wins and 8 losses.
