🌱 Buffalo Man Dies In Hit-And-Run + Man Accused Of Murder

Buffalo NY

28 February, 2022

3:30 PM

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Good day, people of Buffalo! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 44 Low: 28. Attention, financial planners and advisors — we're now offering sponsorship opportunities for local firms interested in building their client base in Buffalo. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: A 21-year-old man from Buffalo pled guilty to firing a gun at a Buffalo Police officer. Nearly two years ago, Buffalo Police say they executed a search warrant for Pablo E. Alicea's home in the 2000 block of Niagara Street. According to reports, Alicea jumped out of a first-floor window when officers entered his house, he ran into members of the Buffalo Police SWAT team and then shot at an officer. (WGRZ.com) A 31-year-old Buffalo man was arraigned on Monday in connection to a fatal shooting that happened last year outside a motorcycle club in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. The Erie County District Attorney's Office says Jonathan E. Williams faces a second-degree murder charge. Williams pleaded not guilty and will be held without bail. (Buffalo News) A Buffalo man died after a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Livingston County. Police say around 3 a.m. Sunday 36-year-old Steven Drachenberg had run out of gas and left his vehicle when he was hit in the southbound lanes of I-390. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call State Police. (WGRZ.com)Looking for a healthy alternative to that mid-week glass (or three) of wine? Our partners at Betera set out to create beverages that were sophisticated and flavorful enough to drink at cocktail hour but with zero hangover risk. (Their motto is "Drink like there's tomorrow.") Betera's drinks are designed by a Michelin-starred chef using natural botanicals — they're lightly effervescent, sippable, refreshingly bitter and at home in a stem glass or in a highball on the rocks. Betera offers three recipes — Rhubarb-Hibiscus, Elderflower-Lime and Ginger-Orange. We've tried all three and loved them equally — we recommend the mixed case as a great place to start. Betera has extended their 15% discount on first orders to Daily readers, in appreciation for the enthusiastic response so far. Enter Patch15 at checkout and https://bit.ly/TryBetera. Today in Buffalo: Queen City Worker's Center At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The SPCA has a bunny named Cooper up for adoption. The pet likes to dig, get into things, and run around. If you want to learn more about Cooper, watch the video. (WIVB.com - News 4)A new bridal shop opened up its doors in Buffalo. Marianna Bridal opened on Hertel within the new 1585 Hertel Avenue building. (Buffalo Rising)Western New York is home to an incredibly diverse range of historic architecture, including the famous Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House. Here's why it's the perfect time to tour it. (Step Out Buffalo) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: FREE WEBINAR | "Mona Lisa's Smile: Representation of Emotion in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art" (March 1) Buffalo Charter School Fair (March 19) 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 around! — 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.