🌱 Buffalo Dog To Join Puppy Bowl + Funding For Times Beach

Buffalo NY

20 January, 2022

3:42 PM

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Get on up, Buffalo! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town. First, today's weather: Sunshine and frigid. High: 11 Low: -1. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: A Buffalo shelter dog is set to compete for the Lombarky Trophy in this year's Puppy Bowl. Ruffalo Jill from Buddy's Second Chance Rescue will represent the Queen City along with 118 other pups in the 18th annual event that showcases shelter animals. Ruffalo Jill and her sister were rescued with 35 other pups from a kill shelter in Georgia. (Spectrum News)U.S. Representative Brian Higgins announced that $10 million will be invested to restore Times Beach Nature Preserve. The funding will support work by the United States Army Corps Buffalo District to fortify the break wall at Times Beach and help restore public access that was lost in storm damage two years ago. Other parts of Western New York will also receive funding, including Black Rock and Tonawanda harbors. (Spectrum News)Buffalo's famous "Bubble Man," Charles Incorvia, has passed away at the age of 75. Incorvia was known for sitting at his window at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Allen Street and releasing thousands of soapy bubbles to delight passersby below. The Library of Congress has Incorvia and his bubble-making hobby listed in its archives. (Buffalo Rising) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Buffalo: Public Tours At Buffalo Museum of Science (All Day) Youth Gambling & Problem Gambling At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Blind Bag Take And Make Craft At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: The Buffalo Zoo announced the passing of Ellie, the 16-year-old female North American river otter. Ellie passed away last month due to multiple deteriorating age-related issues and will be greatly missed by staff and visitors. (Facebook) Did you know the Buffalo Museum of Science offers scheduled guided tours? Learn more about the collections at the Museum on a 30-minute tour showcasing science studios like Rethink Extinct. (Instagram) JCC Buffalo is hiring. Team members get staff discounts, a free membership, and so much more! Interested applicants can send resumes to Brittany at: [email protected]. (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 Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around! — 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.