Wednesday News Brief

The City of Batavia Police are asking for your assistance in locating Nathan L. Royse, who has been on the police department’s wanted list since late August. Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Royse. Royce is wanted on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. Police warn he should be considered armed and dangerous. He is also wanted on a parole warrant. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 716-867-6161

 

 

One person is dead and four others have been hurt after a crash involving a Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro Bus. The driver of a car was traveling on Fillmore Avenue near Kensington Avenue in Buffalo yesterday when that person lost control and spun into the path of the bus. That driver was killed, and four people on the bus suffered minor injuries. The cause of the tragedy is still being looked into.

 

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans believes efforts to reduce violence in the city appear to be working. He noted there were 58 homicides last year, which represents a 32% drop from 2021. And, the number of shootings also declined by 31% in 2023. Evans says while Rochester is getting safer, there is still a lot that needs to be done. A new online dashboard will also help keep residents informed about public safety issues.

 

 

 

A bill has been introduced in the state Legislature that calls for health insurers to cover co-payments for Paxlovid. The drug is used to help people who contract COVID-19 recover quicker, but co-payments for the medication can run as high as $140. The federal government previously covered that cost, but no longer does so. Paxlovid has been proven to reduce the risk of death from coronavirus by 73%. If approved, this measure would go into effect next year.

 

A candlelight vigil is scheduled for tomorrow night in memory of a murder victim from Pittsford. Authorities say Ryan Realbuto was shot and killed last week during a botched robbery in Washington, DC. The vigil is set to begin at five-30 p-m in the Doyle Chapel at Saint Bonaventure University, which is where Realbuto graduated from. The 23-year-old was walking back from a youth church event when he tragically lost his life.

 

 

 

The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a free anti-rabies immunization clinic Thursday, February 8th from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at the Batavia Town Highway Garage. Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats, and ferrets, but voluntary donations are accepted. Animals must be at least 3 months old and each must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Limit 4 pets per car please.

 

The leaders of the Buffalo Bills say they aren’t planning to make any major changes to the team in the offseason. Yesterday, head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane expressed disappointment that the team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Both men went on to say that they believe the Bills still have an opportunity to win a Super Bowl in the coming years. Right now, Buffalo is projected to be more than $40 million over the salary cap.

 

 

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass is deleting his social media accounts following his missed field goal in Sunday’s playoff loss against Kansas City. Buffalo was beaten by the Chiefs, 27-24 at Highmark Stadium in the Divisional Round matchup. Bass missed a potential game-tying 44-yard field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Bills’ season came to an end. Since then Bass has apparently received multiple threats online, prompting him to delete his social media accounts. After the game, Bass said he feels terrible and took the blame for the loss.

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With the race for the White House now well underway, former President Trump is celebrating victory in the New Hampshire primary. Trump defeated former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as voters went to the polls on Tuesday. Earlier, Haley said the primaries are a “marathon, not a sprint” while looking ahead to the next contest.

 

 

 

Actor Gary Graham, known for his role in “Star Trek: Enterprise,” is dead. The 73-year-old died Monday from cardiac arrest at a hospital in Spokane Washington. In addition to playing Vulcan ambassador Soval in the Star Trek franchise, Graham had a number of other television and movie roles dating back to the 1970s.

 

 

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2024 with 342 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

January 24 in history…

…In 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter’s mill near Sacramento. The discovery touched off the great gold rush of 1849.

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1941, singer Neil Diamond was born (happy 83rd!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1962 Brian Epstein becomes the manager for The Beatles. The deal stated Brian was to receive 25% of the income, when a normal manager makes 10%.

 

 

 

 

…In 1968, Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton was born (happy 56th!)

 

 

 

 

 

…In 1984, Apple’s Macintosh computer went on sale. Price tag: $2,495.