Tuesday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on August 6, 2024
Senator Schumer to Visit for Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony
United States Senator Chuck Schumer announced that he will visit Genesee County today when he takes part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Edwards Vacuum Semiconductor Dry Pump Factory in Alabama.
The factory, which is the first of its kind in the USA, will produce computer chips. The project is estimated to cost over 300 million dollars and create over 600 “good paying” jobs in Genesee County. Senator Schumer personally called the president of Edwards Vacuum requesting they build a facility in Western New York.
Schumer said, “I told Edwards Vacuum’s top brass last month there was no better site than STAMP to locate a new plant and I’m glad they heeded my call. With my CHIPS and Science Act as the lightning rod, we are now seeing energy flow into Upstate’s manufacturing sector like never before, and this investment will further cement that the future of microchips will be built with American-made products, crafted by New York workers.”
Le Roy Historical Society Receives Grant
On Monday it was announced that the Le Roy Historical Society was selected as one of 21 applicants to receive part of the 2024 Preserve New York Grant.
The grant is funded by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and the Preservation League of New York State and looks to support important local arts and cultural initiatives. The grant is $262,041 in total and will be distributed among all 21 winners.
Mara Manus the Executive Director of the NYSCA said, “The breadth of these projects across our state will safeguard the rich and diverse history of New York for generations to come”
American Red Cross Reports Blood Shortage
In a Monday press release, the American Red Cross reported that their national blood supply has dropped down to just 25%.
The Red Cross credited the severe heat in July as a factor, more than 100 blood drives in July were impacted. The Red Cross estimates they lost more than 19,000 blood donations due to the severe heat. Unfortunately, the demand for blood in hospitals has remained high. Type O blood inventory is so low that hospitals can’t get what they need to help patients.
Today at Batavia’s NYS School for the Blind from 10 am until 3 pm and Darien’s Fire Hall from 1 pm until 6 pm blood drives are being held. If you donate you will be emailed a $20 dollar amazon gift card.
