Monday, December 29, 2008
BuffaloStyle: County Budget Battle
Chrsitina Abt brings in both sides of the Erie County budget battle; also a conversation with local musician and Rockabilly Hall of Famer Ed Bentley.
Hometown News: Bills' Facilities Damaged by Winds
Bills fans were confronted with strong wind gusts, which caused damage to cars and the Fieldhouse, and even a couple of delays in the game. Part of the Fieldhouse roof was ripped away by the winds, and the facility was closed to the public. The wind also caused considerable damage to the practice field. Cars were damaged on the way to the game, and while sitting in the parking lot. Port-a-potties were even tossed on their sides by the gusts. Fans also had to dodge flying gravel in the parking lots.
HTN: Blasdell Standoff Ends Peacefully
An overnight standoff ended peacefully early this morning in Blasdell. Hamburg police say they received a call about a domestic dispute on North Street. The woman involved ran out of the house without her 4-year old daughter, and there was concern about a gun threat. After several hours, an emergency response team entered the residence and took the man into custody. No one was hurt.
HTN: Fall Cop Had Consensual Sex on Duty, According to Lawyer
The lawyer for a embattled Niagara Falls police officer, says that Ryan Warme has admitted to consensual relations sex with two women while on duty. But defense attorney Joel Daniels argues that his client has been wrongly accused of federal civil rights crimes.
HTN: Lackawanna Woman Pleads Guilty to Dumping Dead Baby
The 19-year-old who discarded her dead baby in a garbage tote near the Botanical Gardens has now pleaded guilty to accidental manslaughter charges. Alicia Zebrun of Lackawanna was told she faces a prison term of up to three years when she is sentenced in April. She remains in custody.
HTN: More Weekend Weather Woes
The remnants of the weekend windstorms are apparent on city streets. A bus shelter tilted; traffic lights, street lights, and some Western New York homes still don't have power. Some homes and businesses were damaged by the winds. Utility crews from Pennsylvania and downstate New York have been called in to help restore power. You are reminded to treat traffic lights affected by the outages as four-way stops.
There are several flood warnings in effect through this evening. Tonawanda Creek is expected to crest at 16-point-eight feet. The affected areas include Oatka Creek at Garbutt, Ellicott Creek below Williamsville, and Tonawanda Creek at Batavia and Rapids.
There are several flood warnings in effect through this evening. Tonawanda Creek is expected to crest at 16-point-eight feet. The affected areas include Oatka Creek at Garbutt, Ellicott Creek below Williamsville, and Tonawanda Creek at Batavia and Rapids.
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