🌱 BPSD Resumes In-Person Classes + Missing Teens Found Safe

Buffalo NY

29 December, 2021

2:42 PM

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Morning, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. First, today's weather: An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 41 Low: 35. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: The Buffalo Public School District announced that schools will resume in-person learning five days a week when students return on Jan. 3. In a letter issued Wednesday, the district urged all students, staff, and faculty who are eligible to get vaccinated and said anyone who feels sick should stay home and get tested. The district also asked students to stay in the habit of bringing technology devices to and from school each day while navigating complications caused by the omicron variant. (WKBW-TV)Two teenage cousins who went missing from Buffalo on Monday night have been found safe. Authorities asked for the public's help in locating 14-year-old Nevaeh Jackson and 12-year-old Iyana Ransom, who disappeared from a residence on Kilhoffer Avenue. Both teens were found safe and returned home early Wednesday morning. (WIVB.com - News 4)Dozens of Buffalo State students have had their housing debt canceled following an investigation by the New York State Attorney General's office. The investigation found housing provider Monarch 716 responsible for illegal housing practices that included referring students to debt collectors while denying them access to their apartments. A total of $200,000 worth of debt was canceled as part of an agreement with the housing provider.(Spectrum News) 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: Winter Themed Crafts And Village Display At Elaine M. Panty Library (All Day) Wellness Walks With Independent Health At Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM) Tabletop And D&D Gamespaces At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Lost Beauty II: The Art of Museum Stories, presented by Aleron, closes Dec. 31 at the Buffalo Museum of Science. (Instagram) The racquetball court at the Benderson Family Building has officially reopened. No reservations are required and equipment is available at the front desk. (Facebook) A representative from Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 announced plans to run in the Disney World Marathon to raise money for the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. (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 back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.