Doug Thompson

According to New York State’s Department of Health, around 1.6 million residents have been diagnosed with diabetes and a majority of them rely on insulin everyday. Co-payments had previously been capped at $35 for a 30-day supply; going forward, the co-pay will be zero for insulin purchases statewide, estimated to save individuals insulin-dependent more than $400 a year. This makes the Empire State the first in the nation to eliminate this co-pay, according to the American Diabetes Association.

On 4/15/2024, Adam T Shipwash (age 44) of Batavia, was arrested for Attempted Robbery 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, Menacing 2nd, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th. It’s alleged that Shipwash entered the Mobil gas station, on East Main St, brandished a knife and demanded money from the clerk. Shipwash left the store, after the clerk refused to give him any money. He was arraigned in CAP Court and is due in Batavia City Court, at a later date.

Today at 1:02 a.m. FARMINGTON -- The School District's Cardinal Academy will apply to become a state school of innovation.

When students at D’Youville University graduate in a few weeks, they won’t be hearing a commencement address from a human being. Instead, the school says the speech will be given by an artificial intelligence robot named Sophia. The university president says one of the major roles of higher education is to prepare students for challenges and opportunities they may face in the future and that this event will combine technology and education. The graduation ceremony is May 11th at Buffalo’s Harborcenter.

Asa Wooten LeRoy Police have arrested two people and charged them with endangering the welfare of a child. Law enforcement had been made aware of possible drug activity in the area of Woodward Memorial Library and the Elementary School in the village. Arrested were John Reese and Asa Wooten; it’s alleged they were loitering in the area of the schools and provided a LeRoy Central School District student under the age of 17 with marijuana, which was consumed shortly after. It’s further alleged that the initial interaction occurred between the student and defendants via the social media platform, ‘Snapchat’. Reese and Wooten were taken into custody and turned over to the Genesee County Jail for arraignment and issuance of an order of protection. LeRoy Police encourages parents to speak with their children about the dangers of drug use, associating with strangers and social media. Anyone with additional information should contact LeRoy Police at 585-768-2527 or via email [email protected]

We lost Ethel MacPeak Thompson Bolt in 201 when she died in her assisted living apartment in Radford . She was 89, three months shy of age 90. I pause each year at this time to remember her, my mot…

On 4/24/2024, Shawn M Sloan (age 39) of Batavia, was arrested for Burglary 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, Menacing 2nd, Criminal Mischief 4th, and Harassment 2nd. It’s alleged that Sloan broke into a residence, on Porter Ave, while in possession of a pellet gun. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due back in court on 5/9/2024.

BENTONVILLE -- Dexter Caffey's company, Smart Eye Technology, created software that allows a computer to recognize the proper user's face, barring identity thieves from using someone else's accounts, he said.

25-year-old Raymond Brooks of Buffalo has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography by an individual with a prior sex offense conviction and cyber-stalking. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Brooks recent charges were filed against him in January 2021 when it was discovered he had contacted a 15-year-old via Snapchat and persuaded her to produce sexually explicit images of herself and send them to him. He then threatened to distribute the pictures if she didn’t send him more. Sentencing is scheduled for October 3rd.

The Genesee County Sheriffs have arrested 27-year-old Matthew Sanchez-Sanquiche of Batavia. He’s charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal contempt. It’s alleged Sanchez-Sanquiche possessed a handgun without a valid permit and was non-compliant with an order of protection that stated all firearms must be surrendered. He was held at the Genesee County Jail awaiting CAP Court arraignment. ALSO: Sheriffs were called for the report of a damaged vehicle and physical altercation on Route 5 in Pembroke. Investigation revealed Jason Armstrong allegedly damaged the windshield of a vehicle and punched a person in the face. Armstrong was arrested and arraigned in CAP Court. He was held without bail and is scheduled for Pembroke Town Court on May 8 th