🌱County Hospitals See COVID Spike + Buffalo River Gets Clean

Buffalo NY

26 December, 2021

3:06 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with the Monday edition of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Rain; some ice early. High: 38 Low: 34. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Saturday that county hospitalizations for COVID-19 had dipped below 300 for the first time in a month. The last time the number of hospitalizations was under 300 was just before Thanksgiving, when 298 patients were recorded in the county's hospitals on Nov. 24. County officials credit the county's mask mandate with driving down the number of new cases and hospitalizations and have blamed the Omicron variant for the recent spike. (The Buffalo News)The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Buffalo River may no longer be an 'area of concern' by 2025. The news follows an eight-year effort to remove contaminated sediment from the river, which is set to be finished this month. The river must then pass a series of environmental tests, such as fish tissue sampling and a wildlife survey planned for next year, before the waterway can officially be delisted. (Buffalo News)Buffalo City Mission volunteers brought more than 2,500 meals to neighbors in need on Christmas Day. The festive ham dinners were delivered as part of the Mission's annual Hambone Express program. Organizers say they used proactive measures to protect against COVID-19 while delivering the meals, including using masks, hand sanitizer, and sealable bags for contactless pickup. (Spectrum 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) Today in Buffalo: Discovery Camp: Museum of Secrets At Buffalo Museum of Science (8:30 AM) Knit And Crochet Club At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (12:00 PM) African Consciousness Workshop At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM) From my notebook: The City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter celebrated the staff and volunteers who help keep the shelter dogs happy, safe, fed, and warm for the holidays. (Instagram) Step Out Buffalo is sharing ways to enjoy a fun night out while staying sober with mocktails for the holiday season. (Instagram) JCC Buffalo has begun 2022 registration for the Storm Swim Club. Shock, Thunder, and Lightning groups are organized to best match kids with similar ability, age, physical and emotional maturity, level of commitment, practice habits, and experience. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) 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 You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. — 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.