🌱 Buffalo Districts Get $800K Each + Homeless Shelter's New Van

Buffalo NY

15 December, 2021

3:18 PM

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Up and at 'em, Buffalo! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything going on today in Buffalo. First, today's weather: Windy and warm. High: 62 Low: 43. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: While Buffalo Common Council districts typically receive $400,000 each in discretionary infrastructure spending, that number is doubling this year. Between the $25 million in the city's capital budget and the $331 million from the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan, there's a lot of cash to go around. After bargaining between the Common Council and Mayor Byron Brown, the city's capital budget will provide $400,000 to each district to be used as each councilmember wants, plus another $400,000 in federal stimulus money to each district. (WBFO)After their van was involved in an accident earlier this month, a local homeless shelter can once again get on the road to help people in need. On Tuesday, West Herr Auto Group donated a 2019 Dodge Caravan to the Family Promise of WNY. The van is critical to helping connect families to essential supports so they can move out of homelessness. (WGRZ.com)The singing police officers from Buffalo will represent New York State as they run around the world to compete for the $1 million grand prize on the new season of the Amazing Race. Michael Norwood Jr. and Armonde 'Moe' Badger received national fame when a 2019 video of their singing talents went viral, and are now going global on the hit show. The season premiere airs on Jan. 5 on CBS. (wyrk.com) From our sponsor: Hey Buffalo, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Buffalo: Create-A-Card Club Take-Home Kits - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Art Of Science -Create Your Own Craft - Buffalo Museum of Science (12:00 PM) The Traditions And Holidays of December: How Government Resources Can Help Us Celebrate - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (2:00 PM) Winter Crafternoon With The Albright Knox Art Truck - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM) Teen Craft Night: Sock Snowmen - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (5:30 PM) YA Book Club - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Buffalo Fire Department Local 282 Members made a donation to the Response to Love Center, allowing the center to purchase cleaning supplies for Buffalo residents. (Facebook)Shopping for someone special but not sure what to get them? Give them the gift of experience at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. (Facebook)Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Carousel to give away a Buffalo Sports Prize Pack. (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! — 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.