🌱 Black History Month + Local Students Design Main St Billboards

Buffalo NY

24 February, 2022

7:15 PM

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Happy Friday, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Periods of snow, 4-8". High: 25 Low: 12. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: On Thursday, several members of the Buffalo community were honored as part of a Black History Month program. The group of local African Americans was recognized for their contributions to the city of Buffalo, including school leadership programs and other initiatives that have helped the community. (Buffalo News)Two local high schoolers from Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts designed the billboards that are now on display on Main Street near The Medical Campus. The students won a national competition that allowed them to design the billboards. One billboard focuses on saving the environment while the other promotes the combination of arts and education. (WIVB.com - News 4)An emergency meeting will be held this week for members of the Buffalo Ukrainian-American community. This open meeting will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. (WIVB.com - News 4) 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: Winter Reading Wonder! Virtual At Kenilworth Branch Library (12:00 AM) The Black Doll Exhibit: Celebrating Black History And Women's Road To Careers Through Fashion Dolls At Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library (12:00 AM) From my notebook: Are you looking for a pet that isn't a dog or a cat? Meet Archie! Occasionally the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter ends up with an animal that isn't a dog or cat, and this is one of them. This friendly guy will hop right into your lap. There has to be a bunny lover out there who needs a friend. (Facebook)The Buffalo Fire Department has St. Patrick's Day t-shirts on the way! T-shirts are $15, long sleeves are $20, and there are crewnecks and more! (Facebook)When the Niagara River Greenway Trail was first envisioned almost 20 years ago, the dream was an interconnected system of shoreline parks and trails that would allow people to get from south of Buffalo all the way to Lake Ontario. If the City of Niagara Falls agrees to a new proposal that would close one of the remaining gaps, the dream is closer to reality. (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) How to Manage & Treat Shoulder Pain (March 3) 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 all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.