🌱 Teen Held After 8 Arrests In 2 Months + Gas Jumps 46 Cents

Buffalo NY

07 March, 2022

3:15 PM

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Happy Tuesday, people of Buffalo! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 37 Low: 27. 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 today in Buffalo: An Erie County judge has revoked the release of a teenager who was arrested eight times in two months. Prosecutors say 18-year-old Kahill Reeves was arrested for allegedly driving cars that were reported stolen, stealing cars, and stealing property from vehicles between Dec. 31 and Feb. 21. On Monday, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced the office had filed a motion requesting the suspect be held without bail because he is accused of committing additional crimes following his arraignment. (WGRZ)Gas prices in Buffalo have jumped 46 cents since last week, averaging a price of $4.21 per gallon. The surge mirrors a hike in pricing nationwide, where the average just surpassed $4 per gallon. The average price of gas in Buffalo is slightly below the New York State average of $4.26 per gallon but 14 cents higher than the national average. (WIVB)A Buffalo nonprofit is celebrating Women's History Month with a five-day happiness challenge. Peggy Sullivan, founder of the SheCAN! Network, says she launched the challenge to reinforce the idea that "being happy isn't a destination." The five-day event kicked off yesterday, but participants can still jump into the challenge today by adopting a "gratitude attitude." (Spectrum News) Today in Buffalo: Unwind & Design: Balloon Garland Take-Home Kit At Aurora Town Public Library (All Day) Queen City Worker's Center At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (5:00 PM) Irish Dancing At J. P. Dudley Branch Library (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Two lion cubs at The Buffalo Zoo celebrated their first birthday. Happy birthday, Khari and Zahra! (Instagram) St. Patrick's Day calls for an Irish classic, the Reuben sandwich! Step Out Buffalo rounded up the best places to get a great Reuben sandwich in WNY! (Instagram) Pre-sale deliveries to coordinators for the 36th Annual Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale start today! If you pre-ordered your flowers, deliveries will span over today and tomorrow, so please be sure to check with your coordinator to see when you will be receiving yours. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. I'll see you soon! — 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.