🌱 Buffalo Center For Health Equity Grant + BPSD Robocalls Ruling

Buffalo NY

03 December, 2021

3:30 PM

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Morning, Buffalo! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Buffalo. First, today's weather: A snow shower in the morning. High: 43 Low: 32. Here are the top stories today in Buffalo: The Buffalo Center for Health Equity was set up about three years ago, seeking to eliminate race-based health disparities in the area. That difficult task recently got a boost when Highmark Western and Northeastern New York announced it awarded a $1.5 million grant to the center. The health plan also is providing space within its downtown Buffalo headquarters so the center can relocate and expand its offices. (Buffalo News)A Buffalo retiree has appealed a court ruling that found dozens of robocalls to his cellphone from Buffalo Public Schools did not violate the U.S. Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Alphonso Clark, who has no children in the Buffalo Public Schools or any other schools, sued the district in federal court after his calls to school officials failed to stop the robocalls. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. agreed with the school district that it is not a "person" within the meaning of the law, which shields the district from any liability. (Buffalo News)The Hofbräuhaus Christmas Market kicked off yesterday with a parade and tree lighting; the free outdoor market will be open weekends through Dec. 19. (WIVB.com - News 4)New York State has detected its first five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. (wyrk.com)The City of Buffalo, along with the Buffalo Police Athletic League, recently announced its upcoming lifeguard training program for city residents. (WGRZ.com) Today in Buffalo: Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo (9:00 AM) Soulful Christmas - City of Buffalo Special Events (10:00 AM) Crafterday - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Yarn Club - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Checkers TV - Full STEAM Ahead - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Read to a therapy dog--special session (for those in need of reading encouragement) (10:30 AM) Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (11:00 AM) University Express: Activities to Maintain Independence (11:00 AM) Peace Love and Yarn - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM) EA Art Society Exhibit (MR) - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (12:30 PM) Cultivate Cinema at Central: Shanghai Express (1:00 PM) Elma Lego Club - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Christmas Movie Double Feature - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Children's 200th Birthday Party Celebration (1:00 PM) Luxury Pearl Virtual Candle Making Class (3:00 PM) Brain Games: Session 1 - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:30 PM) DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - Rotary Club of Buffalo (5:00 PM) Feature your local business in this spot in the Buffalo Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.