The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

Toy Recall
Today, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported, that due to high levels of lead, “Team Work Trading” is recalling approximately 1, 400 children’s animal masks and pendants. These masks and pendants were sold from November 2008 – March 2009.