Tuesday News Brief

According to New York State’s Department of Health, around 1.6 million residents have been diagnosed with diabetes and a majority of them rely on insulin everyday. Co-payments had previously been capped at $35 for a 30-day supply; going forward, the co-pay will be zero for insulin purchases statewide, estimated to save individuals insulin-dependent more than $400 a year. This makes the Empire State the first in the nation to eliminate this co-pay, according to the American Diabetes Association.

 

 

A Rochester man has been arrested and charged for allegedly sending a threatening email and fax to federal and local law enforcement. 27-year-old Eric Anthony is charged with threatening to assault, kidnap, or murder federal law enforcement with intent to impede, intimidate or interfere with officers engaged in the performance of official duties. According to officials, Anthony was living with his mother in a Rochester home at the time of his arrest. In addition to making threats, he also made a set of demands related to gun laws and asked for $650,000 to be transferred to his Cash App, as well as ammunition magazines. He noted, if those demands weren’t met and if anything were to happen to his family after the message, he would impose a “hellish strategic move.” Anthony faces multiple felony charges.

 

A road construction alert for late night commuters that drive toward Rochester: The state Department of Transportation says a portion of Interstate 390 between Brighton and Henrietta will be closed again tonight. A section of the highway from Exit 14 and the Interstate 390-590 interchange is going to be shut from 10 p-m until six a-m through Thursday. Crews will be out replacing an overhead signage structure. A detour is going to be posted to help motorists get where they need to go.

 

 

Lewiston has been ranked number one for having the lowest crime rate of small towns in New York State, according to The Travel. Lewiston Police Chief Frank Previte said he was pleasantly surprised to find the town earned the top spot. Lewiston has a crime rate index of 7.7 percent. Other communities on the list with low crime rates include Ogden, with a crime rate index of 8.2%. In fact, the crime rate indexes for each small town in New York State – defined by having a population of 20,000 or less – are all reported lower than the national average of 22%.

 

The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the April 22 Take 5 midday drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center in Corfu and is worth close to $18,000.

 

 

 

 

 

This is National Infant Immunization Week, a yearly observation that highlights the importance of protecting infants from birth to two years of age from serious childhood diseases. Vaccines have greatly reduced infant deaths and disability caused by 14 preventable diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough, chickenpox and polio. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on-time vaccinations throughout childhood help provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Delaying vaccines leaves children unprotected during the time when they need vaccine protection the most. For more information, please call the Genesee County Health Department at 344-2580.

 

The results of a new poll show a lot of New Yorkers do not have a favorable opinion of Governor Hochul. In fact, researchers at Siena College say her favorability rating is just 40%, which is the lowest it has been since she took office back in 2021. The governor’s job approval has also fallen to 45%, which is the worst rating of her term. Most Democrats polled believe Hochul is doing a good job but a majority of Republicans say that’s not the case.

 

 

A Niagara Falls man has been charged with multiple counts of rape, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. 21-yaer-old Martice Porter has been charged with three counts of third-degree rape. Police said the investigation began following a report of a sex offense involving a juvenile victim. Porter is being held at the Niagara County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.

 

 

New York State is receiving nearly $250 million for solar projects benefiting low-income residents. Governor Hochul announced yesterday that the state is among the applicants selected to receive EPA funding through the $7 billion federal Solar for All grant competition. The funding award expands New York’s commitment to increase access to clean, affordable solar energy to low-income residents. It also supports the state’s goal to obtain 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

 

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back a familiar face behind the bench. The team announced on Tuesday Lindy Ruff has been re-hired to become the next head coach. The 64-year-old replaces Don Granato, who lasted three seasons with the franchise, which is riding a 13-year playoff drought. Ruff was fired by the New Jersey Devils midseason and previously coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013. He was the last coach to lead Buffalo to a playoff berth in 2011. Ruff is currently the fifth-winningest coach in league history.

 

 

A group that’s been enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is bringing its latest tour to Central New York this year. The Doobie Brothers are set to take the stage at the Upstate Medical University Arena at the Onondaga County War Memorial Friday, September 27th. Among the band’s greatest hits include “Listen To The Music,” Long Train Runnin'” and “Black Water.” Seats for this show go on sale Friday at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.