🌱 NYS Budget Leaves Out Bills Stadium + Snow Plowing Continues

Buffalo NY

19 January, 2022

3:22 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Cloudy and bitterly cold. High: 13 Low: 2. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: The proposed spending plan released by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday does not contain funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium. New York State Budget Director Robert Mujicasays the dollar number of the contribution to the project has not yet been determined but added that talks are "ongoing." Mujica added that there is still plenty of time for stadium funding to be included in the state's 2023 fiscal year budget. (WIVB.com - News 4)Buffalo residents expressed frustration Tuesday that many roadways remained covered in snow following the winter storm this weekend. City officials say crews were focused on main streets and secondary roads first before shifting their focus to residential neighborhoods, where many vehicles were left stuck. The Department of Public Works urged residents whose cars are still parked on unplowed streets to move them to a plowed street if possible in order for crews to get through. (WIVB.com - News 4)A hostel in Buffalo's Theater District is attracting tourists from around the world. Since the late 1980s, Hostel Buffalo-Niagara has been a hub for international travelers, giving them a taste of the Queen City with communal living, poetry nights, and even hosting art installations in its box gallery. The hostel's current installation, "nature.pdf" runs until Jan. 30. (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: Wellness Walks At Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM) Art Of Science At Buffalo Museum of Science (12:00 PM) YA Book Club At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Over 500 people donated to the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter for the Betty White Challenge, raising just over $10,800 for Buffalo's homeless pets. (Facebook)After a storm dumped nearly two feet of snow on the ground on Sunday and Monday in some areas of Western New York, Buffalo residents spent Tuesday digging out their cars, shoveling their sidewalks, and blowing snow out of their driveways. (Instagram) Join the Buffalo Public Schools, Community Health Workers, Erie County Department of Health, and other community partners this Saturday, Jan. 22, at West Hertel Community School for the next BPS youth and adult vaccination and wellness clinic. (Facebook) 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. 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.