🌱 City Hall Rioter Sentenced + Museum Accepting Cryptocurrency

Buffalo NY

21 December, 2021

3:21 PM

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Good morning, Buffalo! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Snow showers; breezy, colder. High: 33 Low: 25. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: A 22-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to five years in prison for rioting. In May 2020, prosecutors say Courtland Renford and others looted a 7-Eleven store at the corner of Elmwood and Summer avenues. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. when a large group shattered the front door of the store. Prosecutors say Renford was one of the first people to enter the store. (WIVB.com - News 4)The Buffalo History Museum is adding a new way to donate to their organization. The Museum is accepting cryptocurrency donations, which is digital money that uses encryption technology to keep it secure. Donors can select Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USD Coin to make tax-deductible crypto donations to the museum. (WKBW-TV) Buffalo Public Schools students might temporarily return to fully remote instruction after the winter break. Superintendent Cash planned to consult Tuesday with the district's medical advisory team, led by Dr. Dennis Kuo, and with a representative from Erie County Health Commissioner Gale Burstein's office to get an update on Covid-19, particularly the Omicron variant. (Buffalo News) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Buffalo: Amazon Recruitment Event At The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (2:00 PM) Holiday Celebration with Special Guest Santa At Lackawanna Public Library (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Pro-tip: Check out the Elmwood Village for some great holiday lights!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Lafayette Ave, Elmwood Village⁠ ⁠ 📸: @buffalohomes⁠" (Instagram) During the holiday season, Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo wants to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated volunteers. The gift of your time means the world to us and our patients. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" (December 23) Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) 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 Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.