🌱 Mask Up For New Year's Ball Drop + Protestors' Cases Dismissed

Buffalo NY

28 December, 2021

2:50 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Sean Peek here with a fresh Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Low clouds. High: 42 Low: 36. Here are the top stories in Buffalo today: Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown encouraged anyone planning to attend the city's New Year's Eve ball drop to "do the right thing" by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and wearing masks during the event. While the precautions will not be required for attendance, local health officials are urging unvaccinated individuals to avoid the festivities. Last year's ball drop was held virtually in Buffalo due to the pandemic. (Buffalo News)The "Good Deed Grocery" is bringing free basic care items to International Preparatory students. Through online donations, kids can get soap, deodorant, body wash, and shampoo for free. They can also pick up non-perishable items for their family. (WIVB.com - News 4)More than half of all people charged in connection with racial justice protests in Buffalo in 2020 have had their cases dismissed. Of the 57 arrests made in protest-related cases between May and August last year, 35 cases were dismissed outright and 12 more were given adjournments in contemplation of dismissal. Cases against at least eight people remain open in local and federal courts, with several individuals facing charges in both. (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: Sacred Spaces Tour At Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church (2:00 PM)From my notebook: Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Tommyrotter Distillery to give away Tommyrotter Napa Valley Heritance Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey & Tommyrotter American Gin.⁠ ⁠(Instagram) A funeral honoring Buffalo firefighter Mike Tucker will be held at Cannan Funeral home on Dec. 29. (Facebook) The University at Buffalo Police handled a total of 224 incidents last week and shared their weekly incident report. (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 all caught up for today. 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.