🌱 YMCA Buffalo Niagara + Lockwood Leaving Post + Dartmouth Ave.

Buffalo NY

19 December, 2021

11:53 AM

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Up and at 'em, Buffalo! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 41 Low: 32. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: YMCA Buffalo Niagara will be distributing ingredients needed to make vegetable soup to local residents. The giveaway is a part of the organization's "Y on the Fly" program, which was initially created to bring the YMCA experience to neighborhoods throughout Western New York. Kids will also be able to craft homemade ornaments and participate in a holiday relay race. (WIVB.com - News 4)A man suffered serious injuries after he was shot Saturday night south of the University at Buffalo South Campus, on Dartmouth Avenue. The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. on the 200 block of Dartmouth Avenue, just west of Bailey Avenue. The man's injuries were considered serious in nature, however, it is not known at this time where the man was treated. (WGRZ.com)Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron C. Lockwood will leave his post at the end of Feb., ending 38 years with the department. Lockwood had presided over the department – upstate New York's largest municipal police force – since Jan. 2018. A City Hall spokesman did not immediately respond Saturday to questions about replacing Lockwood, who was paid about $150,000 last year. (The Buffalo News) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part 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) From my notebook: Visit the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter and meet adoptable dogs and cats of all types, ages, and sizes. No appointment is needed and parking is available in the lot at 380 N Oak Street. (Facebook)Meet one of Step Out Buffalo's best new restaurants of 2021, Mister Sizzles!⁠ (Instagram)Members of Engine 34 and Ladder 7 participated in a toy drive and spread some holiday cheer for the Buffalo Prenatal Center and the Bailey-Kensington Community Centers. (Facebook) More 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 start this Monday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.