Sen. Gallivan, Assemblywoman McMahon reintroduce Alix s Law
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An Exterior view of the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
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AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) â New York State Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma) and New York State Assemblywoman Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) are re-introducing legislation that will make it illegal to leave the scene of an accident while intoxicated.
Alix s Law was named after Alix Rice, a teenager who was killed by a drunk driver in Amherst while riding her long board.
âIt s been ten years since Alix Rice died and the fight to pass this important legislation continues, Senator Gallivan said. This bill will revise and correct the stateâs vehicle and traffic law to help ensure that drunk drivers involved in an accident are held accountable for their actions. I am hopeful that the full Legislature will approve this bi-partisan effort once and for all
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With Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard not expected to seek reelection in 2021, candidates are beginning to proclaim their intention to replace him, including a long-time Amherst police officer.
Det. Lt. Ted DiNoto announced his candidacy for Erie County sheriff in a short Facebook video Wednesday intended to test the waters. I believe in the Constitution. I will never infringe on your constitutional rights, he said. I believe in free speech. I believe in the right to peaceful protest. I believe in the right to bear arms. I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe that as sheriff of Erie County, it s my responsibility to enforce laws fairly and firmly.