🌱 BUF Airport TSA Catches Loaded Gun + Hit & Run Investigation

Buffalo NY

14 February, 2022

12:21 AM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy and frigid. High: 16 Low: 11. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: TSA agents recently confiscated a .380 caliber handgun from a licensed gun owner at Buffalo Airport baggage screening. The gun was spotted on an x-ray and had one bullet in the chamber and five in the clip. The identity of the owner and any civil charges were not revealed by the TSA, but he was reported to be from Clarence Center. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal) On Saturday evening, a hit and run in the City of Buffalo sent one person to the hospital. According to a Buffalo Police Department spokesperson, a man was hit by a vehicle at Olympic and Cloverdale Avenue just after 8:10 p.m. The man, whose identity and age have not yet been released, was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center for treatment. (WIVB.com - News 4) As a "thank you" to local vets, elementary students from Buffalo Public and Lancaster Central School Districts recently created Valentine's cards for veterans. Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns delivered the cards during a western New York Heroes food distribution event. Kearns says the cards were "truly special" for the veterans and added the project taught students what it means to be a veteran and the value of their service to our country. (Spectrum News) From our sponsor: Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Buffalo: Valentine Card Making Station At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Valentine's Day - Bring A Date For Free At The Buffalo Museum of Science (10:00 AM) From my notebook: The Buffalo Animal Shelter has sent a big shout out to Erie Boces Kenton Career and Technical Center for raising $1,120 at their bake sale and donating it to the shelters' animals. (Facebook) For those feeling the heartache of grief on this Valentine's Day, visit "Coping with Grief on Valentine's Day" Contributed by Mark Welkin, Dignity Funerals. (Facebook)Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16, Buffalo Public Schools families can submit questions in the BPS Information Hub. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: FREE WEBINAR | "Building St. Peter's" (February 15) "America on Fire" with Elizabeth Hinton and René Syler (February 16) 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 soon! — 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.