WBTA News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on October 2, 2024
Another Round of Paving Operations Kicks Off in Batavia
The Genesee County Highway Department announced that today from 6 am until 4 pm they will be kicking off another round of paving operations in Batavia.
The roads that will be repaved include Osterhout and Jefferson Avenues, along with Evans and Williams Streets. While the work is being performed, local traffic will be permitted to enter and leave their properties but should plan accordingly for delays. All motorists who typically take these streets are asked to find an alternative route for the day. As long as mother nature is cooperative, the project is expected to be completed in one day.
This is the 4th paving project in Batavia over the last 3 months and continues to move forward the initiative of making our roads sustainable for the future.
Governor Hochul Issues a Statement on Dockworker Strike
Early Tuesday morning, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement about the ongoing large-scale eastern dockworker strike.
Governor Hochul said, “Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products they need. It’s critical for USMX and the ILA to reach a fair agreement soon that respects workers and ensures a flow of commerce through our ports. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts to minimize disruption for New Yorkers.”
There are hopes this strike ends quickly, but if not it threatens to disrupt our entire supply chain.