🌱 4 Arrested In Heminway St Shooting + Planned Pedestrian Bridge

Buffalo NY

22 February, 2022

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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: Colder; a bit of a.m. snow. High: 35 Low: 17. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: Four suspects were arrested on weapons charges Sunday evening after a teenager who had been shot was dropped off at a hospital in a stolen vehicle. Buffalo Police began a pursuit and pulled over the vehicle, recovering an assault rifle and three handguns that were inside. The 17-year-old victim, who was reportedly shot near Eller Avenue and Heminway Street, is currently in stable condition. (WIVB.com - News 4)The City of Buffalo has released Requests For Qualifications to construct a 266-foot pedestrian bridge planned for the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. According to Rebecca Gandour, the executive vice president of Buffalo Urban Development Corp, the city now needs to select a construction manager for the project. Gandour says that the next phase of the $23.4 bridge construction project is expected to be completed by late May. (WGRZ.com)Buffalo climate activists are calling on legislators to add $15 billion to the state budget in order to help disadvantaged neighborhoods suffering from the effects of climate change. Rahwa Ghirtmatzion, executive director of PUSH Buffalo, says the funding will help transition the state economy from fossil fuels to renewable energy without leaving anyone behind. Activists say that roughly 40 percent of the expanded investment would be redirected to local initiatives under the plan. (Spectrum News) From our sponsor: Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Buffalo: Engineers Week At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (12:00 AM) Collections Live! At Buffalo Museum Of Science (11:00 AM) Storytime With Miss Taylor At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (11:30 AM) From my notebook: This Saturday, visit the Buffalo Waterfront from 11 a.m. to noon for a free Community Skate Program sponsored by ROAR Logistics, Inc. The community skate program is designed for youths ages 6 to 14 and includes free admission, rentals, and skate instruction. (Facebook) The Brainstormers will be at the Benderson Family Building next Monday, Feb. 28, to help facilitate a free cultural art event called Play Readings and Conversations. Register for free today! (Facebook) The Breaking Barriers podcast by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is back! Tune in to see and hear the hosts, young men from the Breaking Barriers youth leadership council, have powerful conversations with community leaders about everything from choosing a career path to starting a business. (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 Wednesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.