Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on October 24, 2023
Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus and a stolen car on the city of Rochester’s east side Monday morning. Officers responded to the area of Culver Road and Garson Avenue around 7:20 a.m. for a report of a crash. Investigators determined a Hyundai struck the bus before rolling over. Police said a teenage male then exited the vehicle bleeding from the face and ran from the scene. Several students were on the bus, but no injuries were reported. Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
The Queen City and the Flower City have won a prestigious federal Tech Hub designation to bring major semiconductor manufacturing to the region. This designation was awarded regionally to Buffalo-Rochester and Syracuse. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer appeared in Buffalo Monday saying this lays the groundwork to attract new companies to the region. Schumer appeared at Buffalo Manufacturing Works in the city on Northland Avenue to announce Buffalo-Rochester and Syracuse are now the first federal “Tech Hubs” putting the region on track to become a semiconductor highway. Each of the three cities is now on its way to compete for $75 million apiece. But even if that can’t secure the funding in this next application process having that tech hub designation is fully beneficial.
The City of Batavia Fire Department announced the winners of the 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest. There were over 400 entries from Batavia Schools. In first place for k-1st grades is Thomas VanRemmen from Jackson Primary School. For second and third grades De’Aungelo Rolle from John Kennedy came in first place. In 4-5th grade Caleb Janis from St Paul Lutheran. An awards luncheon will be held Saturday October 28, from 11:30-1:00 pm at the City of Batavia Fire Station located at 18 Evans St for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner of each group will receive a ride to school on a City of Batavia Fire Engine. Congratulations to all the winners.
Police have identified the man who was hit and killed while riding an electric bicycle Sunday night on Interstate 590. Troopers responded to the northbound lanes between Elmwood and Highland avenues around 8 p.m. for a report of a crash. Investigators determined Dylan Clark, 31, was riding in the center lane on a black Jetson e-bike, wearing dark-colored clothing, when he was struck by a northbound car. Police said the driver of the car had no signs of impairment. The incident remains under investigation.
The average price of a gallon of gas, both nationally and locally, continues to decline according to AAA Western and Central New York. In Batavia the average is down 4 cents from last week at 3.77. The New York State average is $3.78, down three cents from last Monday. The national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.55, down five cents from last Monday. One year ago the national average was $3.80 and the NYS average was $3.67. According to AAA WCNY, the national average has fallen 33 cents from its 2023 peak of $3.88 last month and flat oil prices are causing the decline.
As Halloween creeps closer each year, many people are left wondering which candy to buy for trick-or-treaters. If you’re stuck, a list of the most popular Halloween candies across the country and here in New York state this year has been released. According to Candystore.com, Sour Patch Kids is this year’s top candy selection in New York. Hot Tamales is second, and Candy Corn ranks third. In terms of the nationwide favorite, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups topped the list, with M&M’s ranking second.
