Tuesday News Brief

Written by on April 18, 2023

File photo of construction on the Thruway

State Police are going to be cracking down on unsafe drivers over the next few days as part of their annual Operation Hardhat campaign. Troopers will be keeping an eye out for people who don’t follow the law when traveling through construction zones. This initiative lines up with National Work Zone Awareness Week, which will run through this Friday. During last year’s Operation Hardhat campaign, 3,062 tickets were handed out, an increase of 726 from 2021.

 

The latest data from the New York State Flu Tracker shows the spread of the virus is still holding steady in our region. During the week ending April 8th, the area with the highest number of cases was Erie County with 39; the next highest was found in Monroe County with 32. Ontario County had 6; Niagara County had 3 and Genesee County, 2. Since the beginning of flu season, more than 329,000 state residents have contracted the illness.

 

 

 

Promotional tool to discourage the use of Native American mascots

The New York Board of Regents has voted to ban Native American mascots and imagery in all public schools in the state. Native American tribes have long criticized the use of indigenous imagery and names in schools as disrespectful. Recent figures estimate there were about 60 districts statewide last year still using names like the Warriors and Indians, though many had since done away with the mascots. Schools now have until the end of the 2024-2025 school year to make the changes. Those who fail to comply risk losing state aid.

 

 

 

Rochester Police – Wilkins Street – 13WHAM photo

Brand-new information has been released on a weekend shooting that happened in Rochester. The victim who was struck by gunfire in the area of Wilkins Street on Saturday night has been identified as 41-year-old Jose Arroyo. He suffered multiple wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after first responders got to the scene. It’s believed that Arroyo was targeted and so far, an arrest hasn’t been made in this case.

 

The scene of the fire – April 17

An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire on the campus of the University at Buffalo in Amherst. Crews were called to the scene at the UB North Campus Ellicott Complex on Frontier Road yesterday and arrived to find the blaze in a trash room. The flames were contained to that location and were put out in roughly 20 minutes. However, the fire did cause about $300,000 worth of damage. No injuries were reported.

 

 

SkyWest jet at Buffalo Niagara International Airport – file photo

Two area congressmen are calling out an airline that they claim is trying to bypass safety rules. Yesterday, Democratic Congressman Brian Higgins and Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy made an appearance at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. They say SkyWest Airlines is attempting to bypass regulations such as the standard that requires pilots to have a certain amount of training time before taking part in air carrier operations. Several guidelines were put in place after the crash of Flight 3407 in Western New York that killed dozens of people.

 

 

A plan to put the McKinley Mall in Hamburg up on the auction block has been pushed back by a few weeks. The mall, which was in foreclosure before being purchased by a new owner, was scheduled to be sold online this week. The delay is because auction organizers want to give people more of an opportunity to review the mall’s documents before deciding if they want to bid on the property. The auction is now set for May 15th through the 17th.

 

 

 

A. J. Klein

The Buffalo Bills have announced they are bringing back linebacker A.J. Klein on a one-year contract. Klein played with the defending AFC East champions in 2020 and 2021, but was released before last season. In 2022, he played for the Bears and Ravens before the Bills claimed him off waivers. In his 37 games with Buffalo, Klein has 121 combined tackles, five sacks, and one interception.

 

 

 

Damar Hamlin

And, Damar Hamlin has been medically cleared to return to football “He is fully cleared. He’s here,” general manager Brandon Beane told reporters in a pre-draft press conference Tuesday. “He’s in a great headspace to come back and make his return.  Beane said Hamlin met with three specialists, most recently on Friday, and all of them were in “lockstep” on allowing Hamlin to play again.

 

 

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Ralph Yarl

Andrew Lester

A GoFundMe is raising millions for a Black teen in Missouri who was shot in the head when he rang the wrong doorbell. After just one day, the fundraiser for 16-year-old Ralph Yarl reached nearly $3,000,000. On Monday, the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney announced charges were being filed against the homeowner, 84-year-old Andrew Lester, who allegedly shot Yarl.

 

Derek Chauvin

An appeals court has upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for George Floyd’s murder. Chauvin claimed he was unable to get a fair trial due to media coverage and the threat of protests. The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected that argument, upholding his 22-year sentence.

 

 

Halyna Hutchins and Alec Baldwin

Actor Alec Baldwin is moving to try and get a lawsuit filed by the family of Halyna Hutchins tossed. The 65-year-old claims the lawsuit is “especially misguided” and that Hutchins’ family had been distant from the cinematographer for years. He added the lawsuit settled with Hutchins’ husband last year “should have been the end of the matter.” Hutchins was killed when Baldwin’s prop gun discharged a live bullet on the set of “Rust” in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2021.

 

Frozen strawberries causing illness

Frozen strawberries are making people sick with hepatitis-A in some states. The frozen strawberries come from Trader Joe’s, Costco and other stores. The strawberries were sold under a variety of labels including Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe’s, Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Made With, and PCC Community Markets.

 

 

 

This dog was abandoned on Easter Sunday

There’s a happy ending for a dog found abandoned at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Florida. The four-month-old puppy was found Easter weekend after someone threw him over a fence at the shelter. The shelter announced over the weekend that the pup they named Sonny has found his forever home. The Gagnier family of Anna Maria Island has adopted Sonny as he recovers from the broken leg he suffered when he was thrown over the fence. The HSTB writes on Facebook the Gagnier’s are excited and prepared to give Sonny the magical life he deserves.

 


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