Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on January 18, 2022
A 42 year old man from Batavia is in custody after police were called to a fire in the communal area of the Washington Towers Sunday. Matthew Zakrzewski allegedly set a chair on fire and then left the building. He is also accused of breaking into multiple vehicles in the area by breaking windows and setting one on fire. Police say they can identify him on security camera footage. He is also accused of stealing a bicycle on Bank Street. A current parolee, Zakrzewski was arraigned in City Court and ordered held on 50,000 bail.
Batavia got roughly 16 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday. The weather advisory that was supposed to be in effect through mid to late morning today was canceled late Monday. There may still be some blowing snow and continue to watch out for drifts and whiteouts.
Local politicians are gonna try to shake things up. On January 21st Go Art is sponsoring a bartender challenge between City Council President Eugene Jankowski Jr. and City Manager Rachael Tabelski as a fundraiser for arts programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. In these challenges, amateur bartenders compete at GO ART!’s Tavern 2.o.1 to see who can wow the crowds and earn the most tips for our donation jars. If you have not been to Go Art! Or have not been in a while, this is an open event to explore the space and connect with the community and the art that makes it special. This event is 21+, bring cash to tip, and may the best bartender win!
A reminder with the snow piling up. City residents are encouraged to clear snow from fire hydrants to make it easier for the fire department to both find and access them in emergencies. Every second counts so help out by clearing your fire hydrants of snow and debris today.
The Buffalo Sabres couldn’t sink the last puck against the Detroit Red Wings Monday afternoon as they lost in overtime 3 to 2. The Sabres are at 11-20 and 7 in the season and have lost 8 of their last 9 games. The Sabres had 3 points but lost one to an offside call. Aaron Dell Stopped 32 of 35 shots on goal. The Sabres are on the road to visit the Ottawa Senators at 7pm tonight.
