🌱 Flood Warning + Lifeguard Training Next Week + UB Earns Grant

Buffalo NY

17 February, 2022

3:26 PM

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Hello again, Buffalo! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Buffalo Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Buffalo Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Buffalo long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: A little snow, mainly early. High: 22 Low: 17. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: A flood warning is in effect in Erie County until 10 a.m. today, and a flood watch will remain in effect across Western New York until 7 p.m. this evening. Several roads across Erie County closed yesterday due to flooding, including parts of Transit Road, Amsdell Road, and Heinrich Roads. The Stevenson Street bridge over Cazenovia Creek has also closed temporarily. (WIVB.com - News 4) The city is holding a training program next week for residents interested in becoming pool lifeguards for the upcoming summer season. The program will run Feb. 21-25 and is available to swimmers between the ages of 16 and 21. The city says 30-40 applicants have already signed up to participate in the training program and vie for the six lifeguard positions that are currently open. (Spectrum News)The University at Buffalo has been awarded a $500,000 grant by Empire State Development to help promote life science innovation across the state. The funds will be used to implement a new 12-credit Life Science Entrepreneurship program for full-time MBA students, equipping them with skills to launch and grow their own life sciences businesses. The initiative is led by Bob Neubert, clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the UB School of Management. (Press Release Desk) 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: Bookmobile At Buffalo Hearing And Speech Rosewood School (10:00 AM) TechKnow Class: Microsoft Word At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Preschool Storytime At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: The graduation rate for the Buffalo Schools increased for a fifth straight year with 78.5% of students in cohort 2017 graduating in four years by August 2021. See why The Education Bargain with Students and Parents is working! (Facebook) Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Envisha Energy to give away an Aerus Pure & Clean Air Purifier. The air purifier covers 3,000 sq ft, is certified for COVID, and is portable. The giveaway closes next Tuesday, Feb. 22. (Instagram) A reminder that on Feb. 24, the next free Israeli virtual tour event with Itamar Ben-David will be live on Zoom through JCC Buffalo! His next adventure is called The Nabateans: Transformation of Identity. Did you register yet? (Facebook) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.