Weekend News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on June 2, 2023
A Rochester man has been arrested for the production and possession of child pornography, some of which was created in an Orleans county church. 60 year old Stephen Nicot was arrested after an investigation into information that Nicot had cameras in his bathroom at his residence. When the Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant on his home they discovered USB drives, Cell Phones, SD Cards and a laptop with recordings of young boys and grown men nude, in the bathrooms or showers. Some of the videos were from his own bathroom, some appeared to be from a church in Orleans County. 5 victims have been identified. If convicted the charges carry a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Due to the heat and the lack of precipitation Genesee County has issued a voluntary water restriction to residents. They are urging residents to conserve water by not watering lawns and gardens and landscapes. When watering plants try to do so in the early morning or at night to maximize water absorption. Avoid watering in the middle of the day when heat will evaporate the water. Avoid washing cars, filling swimming pools and fountains. The restrictions are voluntary but if the lack of water continues they may become mandatory.
Reporters became part of the story in Rochester when they witnessed a drive by shooting while recording for another story. 2 members of 13WHAM were interviewing someone on Rosewood Terrace when a vehicle pulled up and the occupants opened fire. No one was injured and the news crew called the police immediately. The incident happened not far from where a woman in her 70s was grazed by a bullet Thursday night while lying in bed at a home on Hazelwood Terrace. Police said two other nearby homes were also shot at within the next 10 minutes. The victim was treated on scene.
Officials from the National Football League, Buffalo Bills, New York State, and Erie County will take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Bills stadium in Orchard Park on Monday. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Buffalo Bills Owner and CEO Terry Pegula, Chief Operating Officer Ron Raccuia, General Manager Brandon Beane, and Head Coach Sean McDermott are set to participate in the ceremony along with local leaders. The new stadium is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026 with a minimum capacity of 60,000 seats and maximum capacity of 63,000 seats. It will be built across Abbott Road from Highmark Stadium.
