Tuesday, May 12, 2009
HTN: Fatal Crash in Wales
A woman is dead after a car wreck in the Town of Wales. Police say the 45-year-old woman was driving south on Hunters Creek Road about 11:30 yesterday morning, when she failed to see a stop sign. She proceeded into traffic and her car got stuck underneath a tractor-trailer. The victim's name has not been released. Investigators say she was airlifted to Erie County Medical Center.
HTN: Gift Card Protection
New York Senator Charles Schumer says the credit card bill of rights being considered by the Senate this week now includes protections for gift cards. Schumer says the bill will include new rules that curb hidden tricks and fees on store gift cards. Schumer says under the rules, gift card companies would not be able to reduce the balance of a card for a whole year and if used once, consumers would get a whole other year from that date. It would also prevent cards from expiring for five years. The credit card bill of rights also includes protections for credit card holders, putting an end to sudden spikes in interest rates.
HTN: Watching City Workers
Buffalo city workers violating the residency requirements may have a watchful eye on them. Mayor Byron Brown's budget has money to fill a residency investigator position. But so far, the city has not found anyone qualified to do the job. City officials say at least 15 people have been interviewed. All city workers with the exception of police, fire and a few others are required to live in the city. The new investigator would be charged with finding cheats and calling them out.
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