By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 January 2026 at 4:47 pm
Photo by Tom Rivers: Main Street in Albion was covered in snow on Sunday afternoon, creating difficult driving conditions.
ALBION – A travel advisory for Orleans County will be lifted at 6 p.m. today, Sheriff Chris Bourke said. The advisory went into effect at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
“We continue to experience snow, creating winter driving conditions across Orleans County and Western NY so please use caution,” the sheriff said.
The area faces continued bitter cold conditions in the coming days. Tonight the temperature will drop to 5 degrees with wind chill values as low as 15 below zero.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 January 2026 at 1:52 pm
Orleans County Legislature, Tonawanda Nation want DEC to be lead agency for environmental reviews
ALABAMA – An open house at the Alabama Fire Hall for the proposed data center at STAMP has been cancelled for today and will be rescheduled.
The meeting was focused on a proposal from STREAM US Data Centers. That company is planning a sprawling complex at the Western New York Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing (STAMP), a manufacturing park being developed by the Genesee County Economic Development Center.
STREAM’s plan for “Project Double Reed” envisions three structures more than 100 feet tall, occupying more than 2.2 million square feet and using more than 500 megawatts of electricity per year.
Orleans Legislature says GCEDC would be biased in assessing environmental impacts
The Orleans County Legislature on Jan. 16 sent a letter to Amanda Lefton, commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, asking the DEC to be lead agency for reviewing the environmental impacts of the proposed project.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center wants to be the lead agency and conduct the SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act).
“Under GCEDC’s stewardship, STAMP has been nothing more than a series of unfulfilled promises, questionable allocation of resources and a series of environmental pollution events so significant that this Agency and the Federal government revoked its permits,” Lynne Johnson, Legislature chairwoman, wrote to the DEC commissioner.
Johnson said the GCEDC “biased position” will compromise its objectivity in a SEQRA review where the lead agency needs to compile data and facts and evaluate them.
“The only way GCEDC can justify the fact that it has spent almost $500 million of taxpayer dollars is to jump start a project – any project – regardless of its environmental impact,” Johnson states in her letter.
While there is limited information currently available about the data center, Johnson said the project “will likely have significant inter-county and regional impacts, including on air quality, energy usage, water usage, and waste water disposal that are ill-suited for a single county IDA to oversee as part of the SEQRA review.”
Tonawanda Seneca Nation calls project: ‘terrible threat to our people, our Territory, and future generations’
Chief Roger Hill of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation has also asked the DEC to be the lead agency in the environmental impact review. In a letter Dec. 15, 2025, to Commissioner Lefton he said the proposal for the data center, doubling its size from an earlier submission by Stream U.S. Data Centers “threatens far greater harms to the Nation and the surrounding environment than the earlier, discredited application.”
Hill said the latest proposal will be much closer to the Nation’s Big Woods.
“As we review the details of this terrible threat to our people, our Territory, and future generations, the Nation reiterates the call we made to you when we met in November: DEC must take lead agency status for SEQR review of this hulking data center facility,” Hill wrote. “GCEDC cannot be entrusted with this vital role.”
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 January 2026 at 11:18 am
Contributed Photo – Aidan Paul
Coming off two very successful years on the diamond at SUNY Niagara, Medina High graduate Aidan Paul is now set to begin his first year playing Division 1 college baseball at High Point University in North Carolina.
Paul will be a junior pitcher on the High Point squad.
Last year Paul helped hurl SUNY Niagara to the Region III championship and a fourth place finish at the national tournament as the Thunderwolves finished with a school record total of 52 wins.
Paul went 7-1 on the mound with 62 strikeouts and a 1.21 earned run average.
He earned first team All Region 3 honors and was a second team All Western New York Conference selection.
During his scholastic days at Medina he was a two time first time Niagara-Orleans All League honoree.
High Point, which competes in the Big South Conference, is scheduled to open the season at home on February 13 against St. Joseph’s.
The High Point schedule is highlighted by a series of games at the University of Florida in early March.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 January 2026 at 10:31 am
MEDINA – The Medina Village Board has rescheduled this evening’s board meeting to Thursday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be at the Medina High School auditorium due to a big crowd expected.
The Village Board is trying to determine its next steps with accepting a new ladder truck and finding a place to house it. The current Medina fire hall is too small to accommodate the truck. Some of the board members would prefer to sell the new truck and not put an addition on the fire hall, saying the truck and addition are too costly for village taxpayers.
Mayor Marguerite Sherman wants to move forward with the ladder truck and addition, saying they are critical to the Medina Fire Department to provide fire protection services to the community.
Other items on Thursday’s agenda include:
Discussion/resolution on locations for Medina Triennial art projects
Discussion/resolution to accept the donation of tables to be placed by the Sydney Gross Memorial
Discussion/resolution on Medina Community Garden location
Resolution to approve Hospice banner request at Rotary Park
Resolution to approve MAP’s request for Wine About Winter
Resolution to appoint of election inspectors for March 18 election
Resolution to accept Wreaths Across America donations and a resolution to accept Hometown Hero donations
Resolution on furnace replacement at the Department of Public Works
Resolution to purchase an Allison 4000 RDS Series Dump Truck utilizing CHIPS funding
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an annual agreement between the Village of Medina and Matthew Brooks, Esq.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 January 2026 at 8:46 am
Orleans facing week of bitterly cold temperatures
Photo by Tom Rivers: The Orleans County Courthouse and County Clerks’ Building in Albion are shown at about 7 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2026 after a big snowfall throughout the day.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. today for Orleans County. Another 1 to 2 inches of snow are expected to fall today in the county.
“Plan on snow-covered and slippery road conditions,” stated the National Weather Service in Buffalo. “The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.”
It will remain bitterly cold the next few days. Today’s high is forecast for 18 degrees with an overnight low of 5 degrees and a wind chill as low as minus 10.
Tuesday is forecast for a high of 17 and overnight low of 7, followed by a high of 15 on Wednesday with an overnight low of 6 degrees.
The highs are then 11 on Thursday, 14 on Friday and 17 on Saturday.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 January 2026 at 8:04 pm
UPDATED at 10:09 a.m. on Jan. 26: Due to the rough winter weather, the following will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26:
Albion Central School – “The district will be closed and all after school activities are cancelled.”
Lyndonville Central School – “The building will be closed and all district activities are cancelled.”
Kendall Central School – All after school activities and events are also cancelled.
Holley Central School – “Due to pending inclement weather conditions, there will be no school on Monday, Jan. 26,” the district stated. “All school-related activities are also canceled. Information regarding rescheduled midterm exams will be communicated once finalized.”
Medina Central School – “All after-school activities and events are also cancelled.”
The Orleans County Christian School in Shelby is closed on Monday.
The Shelby Town Hall will be closed today and reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. “This was done to keep the plows on the roads and not diverting them to clear the parking lot and sidewalks,” said Town Supervisor Jim Heminway.
Carlton Town Court is closed today. New court dates will be sent via mail.
UConnectCare’s Batavia and Albion Clinics, and The Recovery Station will be closed on Monday. Residential employees are expected to report to work for their scheduled shift.
Due to weather conditions RTS Orleans will be running Albion, Medina, Brockport and Batavia routes only on Monday. Delays are expected. When in doubt, call the office at 585-589-0707.
Cobblestone Country Federal Credit Union in Albion will be closed on Monday due to the weather.
SUNY Brockport has cancelled all campus activities for Sunday and Monday, including in-person classes on Monday. Online classes will still meet as scheduled.
Ridgeway Town Court has cancelled court for Monday, January 26th. New court date notices will be mailed.
Yates Town Hall is closed on Monday.
The Lyndonville Village Hall will be closed on Monday.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 January 2026 at 7:44 pm
MEDINA – A Medina Village Board meeting scheduled for Monday has been cancelled and may be rescheduled for later in the week, said Mayor Marguerite Sherman.
The meeting was moved to the Medina High School auditorium due to a large crowd expected as the board tries to determines its next steps with accepting a new ladder truck and finding a place to house it. The current Medina fire hall is too small to accommodate the truck.
The board has discussed a one-bay addition to the fire hall but hasn’t reached a consensus.
The GLOW YMCA has announced a delayed opening for all branch locations on Monday due to weather conditions, including the site in Medina on Pearl Street.
All GLOW YMCA branches will open at 9 a.m. This delayed opening is intended to ensure the safety of members, staff and the community.
The GLOW YMCA will continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates if additional changes are necessary. Members are encouraged to check the GLOW YMCA website and social media channels for the most current information.
We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety.
About the GLOW YMCA
The GLOW YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization serving Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties, committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
As conversations continue about potential cutbacks to the Village of Medina Fire Department—even hints at dissolving it from the ever loud minority—I urge our community to consider the real costs of such decisions.
Our county’s health data show that Orleans County consistently ranks near the bottom among New York’s 62 counties for key health measures. In the 2023 County Health Rankings, Orleans ranked 55th for overall health outcomes and 57th for health factors, reflecting challenges in length and quality of life as well as risk behaviors and clinical care access.
Our residents face higher rates of adult smoking and obesity than many parts of the state, and access to necessary medical care remains difficult. These health vulnerabilities underscore how critical timely, skilled emergency response is to our community.
Yet the local EMS system is already under strain. Response times across ambulance providers in the county have increased from 2018 to 2021, and dropped calls—that is, emergency service requests where no unit was available—have risen significantly. The Medina Fire Department, with its 14 paid firefighters cross‑trained for EMS and fire response, serves the western end of Orleans and is the only career department in the county.
In emergencies, a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. With major trauma hospitals at least an hour away, local response capability matters. Reducing staffing or resources at Medina FD not only weakens fire response, it directly jeopardizes EMS coverage when our neighbors are at their most vulnerable. Rather than cutting crucial services, we should be strengthening support for emergency responders who already contend with rising demand and a fragmented system.
Maintaining a fully staffed fire and EMS department is not optional—it’s essential for a county that already faces significant health disparities.
Sincerely,
Hannah Lee, MPH
Lyndonville
Lee is a firefighter’s wife and a public health professional.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 January 2026 at 1:56 pm
Tim McMurray for mayor, and Jami Allport and Kevin Sheehan for trustees
Photos by Tom Rivers: About a dozen people attended the Village of Albion Republican Caucus on Saturday afternoon at Hoag Library. The candidates include from left: Kevin Sheehan for trustee, Jami Allport for trustee and Tim McMurray for mayor.
ALBION – A small group of registered Republicans on Saturday picked their party’s candidates for the March 18 village election.
Tim McMurray, a current village trustee, was backed for mayor, will Republicans at their party caucus also chose former Village Board member Kevin Sheehan for trustee and Jami Allport for trustee.
McMurray, 42, said he would be a very accessible mayor for the public, attending numerous local events while reaching out to other local and state officials to build support for the village.
McMurray said Village Board members need to be more active in supporting local businesses, and welcoming feedback from the community. He wants the Village Board meetings to be livestreamed and board members to have a booth at the Strawberry Festival to hear from the public.
He also said he would strive to make sure the full Village Board is kept well apprised of issues facing the village government and would welcome their contributions in resolving issues and reaching good decisions for the village.
“The people have the power,” McMurray said. “They just have to come in and make their voices heard.”
McMurray has paid the costs to attend meetings in Albany through the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) so he can be a more effective Village Board member. He also attends the local Orleans County Association of Municipalities meetings to connect with other local village, town and county officials.
McMurray worked at the former Chase and North American Mortgage call center in Albion, as well as in construction. He is a Marien Corps veteran who has volunteered as a youth football coach in Albion for 18 years.
Jami Allport, 38, is the executive director for the Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern and also the cheerleading coach at Albion.
Allport said her role at GOMOC shows her how many people are struggling to pay bills and meet their basic needs in the community. The Village Board needs to consider that impact whenever taxes or water bills go up, she said.
Allport graduated from the Leadership Orleans program in 2025, where she learned about many facets of the community and also built a network of other leaders in the county.
“I don’t have an agenda except to push people’s topics,” she said during the Republican caucus. “I’m would be bringing new ideas and fresh energy to the board.”
Allport said her roles at GOMOC and as a coach at the school bring her in contact with many people who share their opinions and concerns. She wants residents to feel they have a strong voice in the village government.
Kevin Sheehan, 63, served on the Village Board for nearly nine years until 2020, when he became the village’s code enforcement officer for two years. Sheehan is retired as a plumber and pipefitter after a 33-year career. He is currently a commissioner on the Albion Joint Fire District.
Sheehan was nominated by Tom O’Hearn to run for mayor but Sheehan declined in favor of McMurray.
“He is younger and has more energy,” Sheehan said about McMurray.
Sheehan said in his tenure on the board, Albion averaged a 1.7 percent tax increase while meeting the needs of the village’s departments for equipment. He said the village can be creative in offering services without overwhelming taxpayers.
He said about half of the village is nontaxable, and that further strains those paying the taxes. The village should look at a “frontage fee” for nontaxable parcels to generate some added revenue for the village.
“I just can’t see going to that well of the taxpayers,” he said during the caucus. “We’re being overtaxed.”
The village saw the closing of the Thrive Freeze-Dry plant in August, which employed about 70 people at its peak in December 2024 and laid off its last group of 40 workers in August.
Sheehan wants to see that site and the CRFS building on East Avenue at full capacity.
He also suggested taking a serious look at selling 121 North Main St., which is owned by the village. That office building is rented out to Assemblyman Steve Hawley, the Orleans Economic Development Agency and other tenants.
“Should we be in the rental business?” Sheehan asked.
He’d also like to see a tenant in part of the building across from Mount Albion that is owned by the village. Part of that building for many years has been rented out as an apartment but Sheehan said there currently isn’t a tenant, depriving the village of that income.
Tim McMurray wants to sees more public participation in village government and more accessibility by village board members. McMurray wears sunglasses inside due to the effects of concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Joyce Riley spoke briefly at the Republican Caucus. She is seeking the Democratic Party backing at its caucus on Jan. 27 and also will be running under the independent line, “Vote for Albion.” The Democratic Caucus is at the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Joyce Riley, a current village trustee, is seeking to run for mayor on the Democratic Party line and also the independent “Vote for Albion.” She asked the Republican Committee for a chance to speak at the caucus. Committee chairman Jeff Holler said she could. Three of the Republicans then walked out before Riley spoke.
Riley said she has worked hard for the village the past four years. It is far more than two meetings a months and four or five hours of time.
“For this village to survive and be successful, we need people to think outside of the box,” Riley said. “We need to evaluate each project and see if it makes sense.”
Riley pushed back on Sheehan’s position that the previous boards were wise in keeping tax increases so low. Riley said that has left the current board with depleted fund balances and reserves.
The board has been forced to make significant tax hikes to build up the fund balances and begin reserve funds for future equipment and projects.
The village’s tax levy is up $612,407 over the past three years – 21.5 percent. The tax levy went from $2,851,056 in 2022-23 to $3,463,463 in 2025-26.
The 2023-24 budget increased taxes by 2.5 percent, followed by a 6.6 percent increase in 2024-25 and 11.1 percent in 2025-26 (even with the fire department going out of the budget into a new fire district).
Will Gabalski, a village trustee for nearly two years, attended the caucus and asked the candidates questions. He said he expected there would be a lot to cut in the budget when joined the board but he said there is little to chop in the budget.
He suggested the board give a serious look at consolidation of services to bring down costs for the community.
“When I came on the board I thought you could take a red pen, but you couldn’t,” he said. “There’s reasons the taxes have gone up. The consolidation word is something we have a responsibility to our constituents to keep an open mind about.”
The recent protests in Minnesota have been a far cry from peaceful. The most recent fatality could have been prevented as an active immigration takeover was in progress before the protester (armed with a gun and magazine) entered the space.
Why would a peaceful protester come armed? Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant, with a history of assault for deliberate bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license was being sought.
Governor Walz has encouraged protesters to record ICE which not only impedes the operation but prevents the agents from completing the criminal immigration removal. He and Frey have heightened the violence by encouraging the protesters to obstruct federal law enforcement.
Frey: “Get the F… out of our city.” – certainly not a peaceful connotation. This type of language fuels fear and anger and puts their constituents in dangerous situations. This obstruction is not only a federal crime but a felony as well.
The ongoing doxxing of ICE has definitely affected the integrity of the operations there. Leaks of personal data have increased the threats and violence against law enforcement and their families.
Walz falsely asserted that his state is at “war” with the federal government. War implies violence, not peace. Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law-Houston is quoted as saying “… unless there’s a court order saying ‘ICE get out of Minnesota’… they’re allowed to be there.”
No one wants a protest to turn ugly, but this is exactly what has unfolded in Minnesota. Some conservative protesters have been beaten by counter protesters. Physical altercations have been reported. Profanity has been hurled continually at the agents. Protesters have spit in their faces, taunting them and impeding the assigned directive.
Think of it this way, when we see police tap around an area, that means “stay out” – that space has been reserved for law enforcement only, so a probe, investigation or arrest can be made. The public is not allowed to enter that area because they can impede the proceedings. However, this is exactly what has happened in Minnesota. Why would anyone put themselves in this uncertain position?
The rowdy crowd has vandalized agents’ cars and smashed in windows. DHS has reported incidents of protesters pouring water on the pavement which then freezes; purpose is to obstruct the agents and cause harm. Rocks and fireworks have been thrown, as agitators surround ICE agents.
Minnesota is in chaos and these events run parallel to the massive fraud happening there.
There’s nothing peaceful about this protest at all.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 25 January 2026 at 10:14 am
Monday Boys Basketball – Lyndonville at Kendall, 7p.m. Girls Basketball – Pembroke at Holley, 7 p.m.
Tuesday Boys Basketball – Wilson at Barker, 6 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, Albion at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; Perry at Holley, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball – Roy-Hart at Medina, 5 p.m.; Barker at Wilson, 6 p.m.; Newfane at Albion, 6:30 p.m.; Oakfield-Alabama at Kendall, 7 p.m. Swimming – Akron at Medina, Roy-Hart/Barker at Newfane, 5 p.m.
Wednesday Boys Basketball – Notre Dame at Lyndonville, Pembroke at Holley, Kendall at Oakfield-Alabama, 7 p.m. Wrestling – Alexander at Medina, Lyndonville at Albion, Roy-Hart/Barker at Maryvale, 6 p.m.
Thursday Boys Basketball – Barker at Albion, Newfane at Akron, 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball – Albion at Barker, 6 p.m.; Oakfield-Alabama at Lyndonville, Holley at Alexander, Kendall vs. Pembroke at GCC, 7 p.m. Swimming – N-O Boys All-League meet at Akron, 5 p.m.
Friday Boys Basketball – Roy-Hart at Wilson, 6 p.m.; Barker at Medina, 6:30 p.m.; Oakfield-Alabama at Lyndonville, Holley at Alexander, Kendall vs. Pembroke at GCC, 7 p.n. Girls Basketball – Wilson at Roy-Hart, Akron at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Girls Basketball – Medina at Maryvale, 11 a.m.; Lyndonville at Holley, 2:30 p.m. Wrestling – Albion Duals, 9:30 a.m.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 25 January 2026 at 10:05 am
Photos by Ginny Kropf: (Left) Hunter, 10, and Evelyn, 7, children of Josh and Ashley Schmidbauer of Middleport play Go Fishin’ at Nola’s Gaming & Crafting Cafe in Medina. The family had been out to supper and stopped in to see what it was all about, after looking in the window on their way to the car. (Right) New Orleans native Steven Sones displays pieces of King cake which he made. The cakes are a tradition in New Orleans from Epiphany until Mardi Gras and can be ordered from Sones or enjoyed at his new business, Nola’s Gaming & Crafting Café, with a cup of homemade hot chocolate or delicious chicory coffee.
MEDINA – A parent looking for something to occupy the children on a day off from school, an adult looking for something different to do in Medina or a shopper wanting to get in out of the cold and enjoy a cup of homemade hot chocolate need look no further.
Nola’s Gaming & Crafting Cafe has the answer.
Located at 525 Main St., Nola’s is a Gaming & Crafting Café, where all ages can sip, play and create by paying a nominal fee for a set amount of time. It is the brainchild of Steven and Jennifer Sones of Millville, who said they got the idea because they both love to play games. The name “Nola” is an acronym of New Orleans, La.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Sones: Jennifer and Steven Sones stand by a painting created in their new store, Nola’s Gaming & Crafting Café, which they recently opened at 525 Main St. The business is described as a New Orleans-themed gaming and crafting café. The name Nola’s is an acronym for New Orleans, La.
Steven, a native of New Orleans, has had various jobs in management throughout his life, while Jennifer does auditing of Early Intervention in New York state. They met while both were living in Florida, and moved back near Jennifer’s home town of Lockport, where they married and raised their five children. They eventually decided to move to Orleans County and found a house in Millville.
The decision to go into business came as a result of wanting something to do in their spare time, their love of games and Jennifer’s interest in crafts.
“Medina has bars, restaurants, beauty salons, specialty shops and antique shops, but nothing for people to do for entertainment,” Steven said.
After searching for space in Brockport, Albion, Medina, Middleport and Lockport, they discovered the store formerly occupied by Into the Enigma at 525 Main St., Medina.
“We really wanted to be in Medina,” Steven said. “We love Medina.”
Cindy Robinson, who owns the English Rose Tea Shoppe a few doors away, convinced them they should be open in time for the Parade of Lights, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. They have since planned a grand opening on Monday, with special events planned all week. There will be paper mache Mardi Gras mask crafts, gaming specials and a princess party, with treats such as beignets and King Cake, both New Orleans favorites, especially at Mardi Gras.
“We are geared toward family days every day,” Jennifer said. “We will be hosting weekly family events on Saturdays.”
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and on Sunday for special events. This week on Monday Nola’s will begin their week-long grand opening with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Going forward Monday will be reserved for Magic Monday events. This Wednesday will feature a Dungeons and Dragons character build for the D&D campaign scheduled on the first and third Sundays. They will host a weekly Date Night on Saturdays with events geared strictly for adults.
Steven said their business is a great experience for home-schooled children.
Nola’s Gaming & Crafting has one of the largest libraries of games for all ages in Western New York, Steven said.
Some of the crafts featured are macrame, beaded jewelry, candle pouring, crocheting, air drying clay and vision board (collage) workshops.
A popular feature of the store are the New Orleans-themed beignets (pronounced ben-yea), king cakes and Snowballs, along with homemade hot chocolate or his special coffee with chicory.
Steven has been selling his snowballs at local events, including the Canal Village Farmer’s Market in summer and the Orleans County 4-H Fair, where they have been a big hit, especially with children.
Steven Sones serves Erica Waniecski of Medina a beignet and homemade hot chocolate at the new business he and wife Jennifer have opened in Medina. Sones, a native of New Orleans, makes the beignets, a pillowy soft, air-fried piece of dough topped with a heavy coating of powdered sugar. The confections are a tradition in New Orleans, especially at the famed Café du Monde.
Beignets are pillowy-soft, deep-fried pieces of dough, traditionally topped with a heavy coating of powdered sugar. Originating from France, they are famously known as the official state doughnut of Louisiana, where they were introduced by French settlers and became a staple of New Orleans, particularly at the iconic Café Du Monde.
King cakes are a tradition served primarily from Jan. 6, or the Epiphany, until Mardi Gras. The cakes are usually made from a rich brioche-like dough twisted into a ring and filled with ingredients like cinnamon, cream cheese or pecans. It is very common to find a small plastic baby figurine hidden within a ring of king cake. While there are many beliefs, some say that the figurine represents the Baby Jesus. The history and figurine are taped to the inside of each box for the customers to use as they see fit, Jennifer said.
He makes his king cakes with cinnamon or cream cheese and raspberry. In addition to selling the cakes by the slice, he also takes orders for whole cakes. Orders can be placed during carnival season on social media or by calling (585) 318-4001. Beignets may be ordered at any time.
“We want Nola’s to become a community hub,” Steven said.
A recent letter writer made several statements that were flat out wrong. ICE agents have not been attacked by protesters, period.
The first Amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to peaceably assemble. This right extends to taking pictures and videos of immigration officers in public places. There is no factual evidence of immigration officers being physically attacked by protesters, and protesting is legal under the Constitution.
The writer also blames the entire community for criminal activity committed by some members. Yes, there was fraud and that is being investigated; there have been arrests. But the entire community was not involved in that fraud. Blaming the entire community shows the writer ignorance and prejudices.
Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh did not state he wants to open a no-go zone where no white people can go. What he did say was he wants to make the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a no-go zone for “white supremacists.” The writer’s implication was far different from what was actually said or even implied.
With all the false statements and obvious intolerance and bigotry the letter writer displayed it is insulting that the Orleans Hub published the letter.
