🌱 Permanent To-Go Alcohol Sales In NY? + 'Meet A Cow' Billboard

Buffalo NY

16 February, 2022

4:39 PM

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Hey, Buffalo! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Rain, becoming heavy at times. High: 54 Low: 20. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: Restaurant owners in Buffalo and across New York State are calling on state lawmakers to make to-go alcohol sales at restaurants permanent. The state allowed restaurants to sell take-out alcohol during the height of the pandemic, with the measure ending in June 2021. Buffalo-area restaurant owners were scheduled to make their case Wednesday morning at a special event outside Osteria 166. (WKBW-TV)Buffalo residents recently reported spotting an eye-catching billboard, which simply said, "Come meet a cow! We'll pay you $5. meetacow.com." The billboard is part of an outreach program for Asha's Farm Sanctuary, located an hour away in Newfane, NY. The sanctuary is hosting an event called "Kiss a Cow Day" this June, which will include the aforementioned cows as well as live music. (wyrk.com)Relive history at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo, which takes you through the events leading up to President McKinley's assassination and President Roosevelt's rise to power. The house offers several interactive exhibits and historic rooms, including the very floor Roosevelt stood on when taking his oath of office. Guests can enjoy 50% off admission to the site this President's Day. (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: Preschool Storytime - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Wellness Walks, Presented By Independent Health - Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM) It Takes a Village - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: Buffalo Public Schools will be hosting its Community Town Hall Meeting tonight, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. Guests can attend in-person or virtually; a link will be sent out prior to the event's start. (Facebook)In recognition of Black History Month, discover the many historic firsts of Black athletes in Buffalo's pro sports scene. (WGRZ.com)Calling all cat and coffee lovers! Head over to Buckminster's Cat Café, where you can meet cats who need forever homes while treating yourself to sweets, coffee, beer, or wine. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Get A 'Taste Of Paradise' During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis (February 28) 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 back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.