🌱 Civilians Help Save Bills Fan + Grand Hotel Fire Ruled Arson

Buffalo NY

03 January, 2022

2:44 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Periods of sun; not as cold. High: 36 Low: 31. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: Two members of the ECSO SWAT Quick Reaction Force and several civilians helped save a person believed to be having a seizure and possible heart attack during the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday. Officials say the patient had no pulse and was not breathing when they arrived on the scene in the parking lot of Highmark Stadium, where civilians were performing CPR on the victim. The first responders were able to help the victim regain consciousness, and the victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. (WGRZ.com)Buffalo fire officials said Monday that the Buffalo Grand Hotel fire that occurred last week has been ruled arson. The fire, which broke out around 1 a.m. on Thursday in the ballroom and kitchen of the hotel, caused an estimated $3 million in damage. Officials are continuing to investigate the incident. (WIVB.com - News 4)A new state COVID-19 testing site is set to open in Buffalo on Tuesday at noon. The site, which will be located at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center on Lawn Avenue, is one of six new state testing facilities being created in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The sites will offer rapid antigen tests. Test results will be sent following the appointment through email or text message, and walk-in appointments will also be available. (WIVB.com - News 4) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Buffalo! Today in Buffalo: Free Speed Reading Course At Iris Reading (Virtual) (2:00 PM) From my notebook: A free virtual cooking series with Chef Marshall Goldstein starts this Wednesday! Recipes and ingredient lists are given out for each class. (Facebook) The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2022–2023 academic year is now open. (Facebook) The day trip to the BPO and Lunch is approaching on Jan. 14th! Come join JCC Buffalo to see the New World Symphony and enjoy a catered lunch by Buffalo Kosher Gourmet. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions with HSS Exercise Classes & Workshops Starting Jan 10th! (January 10) 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 That's it for today! See you 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.