Weekend News Brief

Written by on October 25, 2024

The early voting period gets underway across the state today, meaning folks will have the chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.   Polling places in counties around the Empire State will be open daily until early voting wraps up November 3rd.   Anyone who has an issue at the polls can contact the Election Protection Hotline to get help and the Attorney General’s office says everyone has to right to vote free of intimidation and coercion. Election Day itself is November 5th. Cast your vote at the ARC Community Center, Woodrow Road, Batavia; please use the side entrance.

 

Saturday, 10/26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and in Western New York there will plenty of places for people to get rid of unwanted medication. From 10:00 – 2:00, prescriptions can be dropped off at police stations or other collection sites. It is important to note that not every location accepts syringes, liquids or needles. To find a drop off site in your area, go to dea.gov/takebackday.

 

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning consumers about an ongoing surge in car scams. The agency says a recent investigation revealed that many vehicles sold on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and other websites are stolen, have altered identification numbers and forged titles. The DMV Commissioner says its important for people to buy vehicles from a licensed dealer so they’re protected when making purchases. Tips for car buyers can be found at dmv.ny.gov.

 

The University of Rochester Medical Center is getting a $30 million boost courtesy of the Saunders Foundation. This money will go towards important research in orthopedics, and to support faculty in the School of Medicine and Dentistry as well as nursing students.   The university is also going to name its center located at Marketplace Mall the Saunders Center for Orthopedics and Physical Performance. Officials say people come from all over the country to be treated at URMC.

 

The Buffalo Bills will be in the Pacific Northwest as they look to extend their current winning streak to three games. The Bills are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Washington state. Buffalo currently leads the AFC East with a record of five wins and two losses and is coming off a 34 to 10 victory over the Tennessee Titans at home last weekend. Kickoff for Sunday’s game is set for 4:05pm.

 

A former Buffalo Bills broadcaster and WIVB sports director is now a part of the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in New York City. John Murphy was inducted into the hall of fame on Wednesday night. He broadcasted for the Bills for decades starting in 1984 and was an analyst alongside Van Miller until 1989. He then became the play-by-play broadcaster in 2003 and was in that role until last year. Murphy was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2019.

 

The Elba United Methodist Church is sponsoring a prime rib dinner Saturday afternoon (10/26) from 4 to 6:30. The meal includes 3 side dishes, a roll, dessert and a beverage; the cost is $25 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 and free for youngsters under 5. Reservations are recommended; please call 585-757-2224 for more information.

A pork dinner will be held Sunday (10/27) at the Corfu Grange Hall, 71 Alleghany Road. The cost is $15, and includes pork, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, squash and applesauce. It’s take out only from 11:30am this morning until they’ve sold out.

 

The Genesee County Farmer’s Market is down to their last week; they’ll be open this Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 4pm. They’re located in the parking lot across from O’Lacy restaurant on School Street. For more information, please call 716-560-0853.

 


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