Your Morning Edition for Thursday, April 25th presented by Legal Assistance of WNY!
NY Beer Project faces lawsuit, Canandaigua sex offender sentenced to 7 years, Clyde football players plead guilty, Ontario Co. sees uptick in phone scams, and Cayuga Co. won't share sales tax.
Victor’s New York Beer Project accused of discrimination in employment claim
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against the New York Beer Project in Victor accusing the establishment of discriminating against employees due to their medical conditions. The lawsuit centers on the alleged wrongful termination of two bartenders, one diagnosed with cancer and the other who experienced a nocturnal seizure, despite both having medical clearance to resume work.
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Paul Goodrell, a 55-year-old from Canandaigua, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision for multiple incidents of public lewdness involving minors. Goodrell, who is a level-three sex offender, had pleaded guilty in February to eight counts, including public lewdness, endangering the welfare of children, and a sexually motivated felony burglary. [READ MORE]
Three varsity football players from Clyde-Savannah High School admitted guilt to charges of hazing and forcibly touching a teammate, following an incident that occurred last Halloween. The assault on the 14-year-old boy took place in the high school’s locker room just before the team’s practice session. [READ MORE]
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Ontario County has reported an uptick in phone scams with callers impersonating law enforcement officials, including a case where the scammer claimed to be from the US Customs and Border Patrol. The victims were told they had arrest warrants and were instructed to send large sums of money to avoid detention. In one instance, a victim was directed to deposit over $15,000 into a Bitcoin machine in Erie, PA, under the threat of arrest by a supposed deputy from the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. [READ MORE]
The Cayuga County Legislature on Tuesday decided to renew the 5% hotel occupancy tax, rejecting the city of Auburn’s proposal to share a portion of the revenue. The tax, in effect since 1994 and set to expire in September, primarily funds the local tourism office. Auburn’s request aimed to redirect some funds to support the city’s cultural and historic sites. [READ MORE]
Wayne County Sheriff Rob Milby says he's happy that administration of the county's 911 Center will be transitioned to the sheriff's office, following a recent decision by the Board of Supervisors to restructure emergency services. The move aims to leverage the sheriff's office's proven protocols and professional standards in enhancing 911 services, which are pivotal in the county's emergency response system. [READ MORE]
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