Buffalo Refugee Careers Pathway Project + Recycling Initiative

Buffalo NY

06 October, 2021

4:12 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and warm. High: 75 Low: 61. Here are the top stories today in Buffalo: Congressman Brian Higgins announced a $250,000 federal grant for the International Institute of Buffalo and community partners through the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The funding will support the Buffalo Refugee Careers Pathway Project and its continuation. "Continuation of this program is critical as Western New York agencies prepare to resettle up to 335 Afghanistan evacuees," said Higgins' team. (Niagara Frontier Publications)Mayor Byron Brown announced that the City of Buffalo, in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, will sponsor a multi-unit apartment building recycling initiative called 'Let's Do This Together.' The program is a six-month pilot initiative meant to increase recycling collection at 1,500 apartment units and 300 apartment buildings, located in neighborhoods citywide. (WGRZ.com)Congressman Brian Higgins says the federal government should make the VIPER program, aimed at fighting gun violence, permanent. (WIVB.com - News 4)The Buffalo International Film Festival is returning with in-person and virtual screenings starting today through Oct. 11. (Buffalo News)The Buffalo Common Council is in full support of New York's proposed Clean Slate bill. (WBFO) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Buffalo: Buffalo International Film Festival (12:01 AM) It Takes a Village - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (9:30 AM) Bookmobile @ Brant Town Hall - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Wellness Walks, presented by Independent Health (10:00 AM) Toddler Time for ages 1-2, with an adult (10:30 AM) Toddler Time for Ages 2-3 with an adult (10:30 AM) Preschool Story Time - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) Family Storytime at the Concord Public Library (10:30 AM) Information Table: BestSelf Behavioral Health, LLC (11:00 AM) Art Moves Me - Burchfield Penney Art Center (12:00 PM) Bookmobile @ Sardinia Town Hall - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Docent-led Tours of the Burchfield Penney Art Center (2:00 PM) Guide for Basic and Advanced Estate Planning (2:00 PM) Friends of the Lancaster Library meeting (2:00 PM) Preservation Board - Regular - City of Buffalo (3:00 PM) Lego club - Ages 4-12 - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM) Brain Sparks: Creative Fuel for the Mind (Virtual) Virtual (4:00 PM) TABLETOP GAMESPACE - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM) Just Buffalo Literary Center Writing Workshop: Writing In Motion with Robin Jordan (5:00 PM) Collins Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Virtual (6:00 PM) October Virtual Book Club - Burchfield Penney Art Center (6:30 PM) Robert Lowell Goller, Aurora Town Historian: Aurora's Erie County Connections (6:30 PM) ABC (Audubon Book Club) - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (7:00 PM) You can get your local business featured right here in the Buffalo Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.