🌱 Code Blue Issued + Buffalo Public Schools Offering Gas Cards

Buffalo NY

03 February, 2022

5:52 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Cold; a little morning snow. High: 18 Low: 8. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: A CODE BLUE was issued for Buffalo and also for southern Erie County on Thursday night into Friday. The area is expected to get heavy snowfall and road conditions may be dangerous. Officials warn residents to stay inside and for those without homes, there are shelters open and listed at the link. (WGRZ.com) The HANSA Workspace in Buffalo has publicized their newest exhibit, "Herd About Buffalo." The artist in residence, Dr. Catherine Fisher Collins, decided to publish photos of the Herd About Buffalo exhibit around the city to help raise awareness for colorectal cancer. The original Herd About Buffalo campaign gave fiberglass buffalos as awards to artists and also raised donations to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. The exhibit will be on display at 505 Ellicott Street throughout the winter months. (Buffalo Rising) A plan to give $10 gas cards to parents was proposed this week by the Buffalo Public Schools Board. Buffalo Public Schools is considering this plan to help students get to school on time without having to wait out in the cold if buses aren't running on schedule. They plan to test this idea by giving parents who sign on to be drivers $10 each day for gas. (WBFO)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 (11:00 AM)Exhibit Opening - Celebrating Black History In Western NY At Buffalo African American Museum (12:00 PM) From my notebook: The Lexington Co-Op is giving away a Valentine's Day Sweets Pack! This prize includes Bouquet of Roses, Great Arrow Graphics Card (hand-silkscreened in Buffalo), Lexi's Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Lexi's Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cake, Lexi's 5 Piece Truffles, co-op canvas tote, and a $100 gift card. Enter to win on their website. (Step Out Buffalo) Pro-tip: Next time you go to Freddy J's, get the red velvet waffles. These are perfect for Valentine's Day and make the most Insta-worthy meal. (Instagram) Meet 10 adoptable pets from the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter that are looking for their forever homes. Did you know that each year thousands of pets in WNY are left without a home? Help some out this winter. (Instagram) 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.