Thursday News Brief
Written by Mitch Ernst on January 22, 2026
Batavia City Manager Rachel Tableski Gave an update on the Water Quality Improvement Grant Recently Acquired to Improve the City’s Water treatment. 18. 6 million dollars in State funding were given to Upgrade the infrastructure at the wastewater treatment plant. Tabelski stated “These grant awards are critical to advancing needed wastewater treatment improvements while helping to offset the local cost of these investments. State funding allows the City to implement significant infrastructure upgrades that protect water quality while maintaining reliable service for residents and businesses” The Money Was specifically designated to upgrade treatment systems add a new aeration system and install a tertiary filtration system that will remove phosphorus and ammonia strengthening the long term performance of Batavia’s waste water system
In Buffalo sports news — the Bills’ leadership answered tough questions today following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott after another disappointing playoff exit. Owner Terry Pegula and newly elevated President of Football Operations Brandon Beane spoke to reporters, defending the decision and outlining the team’s process as they begin a search for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 season. Pegula emphasized the need to finally get the franchise over the hump and into the Super Bowl, while Beane reiterated confidence in the roster built around quarterback Josh Allen.
Meanwhile on the ice, the Buffalo Sabres have locked up rising forward Josh Doan, signing him to a seven-year, $48.65 million extension. The deal keeps the 23-year-old in Buffalo through the 2032-33 season after a breakout campaign where he has already posted career highs and has quickly become a key piece of the Sabres’ as they push to end their long playoff drought. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen Stated that Doan is A Core piece of the Buffalo Sabres Moving Forward.
President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where his push for negotiations over Greenland took center stage. Trump announced that he had secured a “framework” with NATO allies to begin talks on the Arctic territory’s strategic future, and withdrew earlier threats of tariffs on European countries tied to the dispute.
Speaking to world leaders, Trump reiterated that the U.S. wants to pursue Greenland through diplomacy, not military force, while framing control of the island as vital to national and international security.
His remarks reignited debate over Greenland’s sovereignty and its relationship with Denmark — which has repeatedly rejected any transfer of control — even as negotiators now prepare to discuss future cooperation in the Arctic.
