🌱 Mayor Brown On Refugees + Police Advisory Board Dissolved

Buffalo NY

09 March, 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: Times of clouds and sun. High: 40 Low: 25. Attention, top law firms! We're now offering sponsorship opportunities for local firms interested in building lasting connections with clients in Buffalo. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Mayor Byron Brown says people fleeing Ukraine are welcome in Buffalo. Said Brown, "Anything we can do to support the people of Ukraine at this time, including taking refugees, we will do that in the City of Buffalo." It is not currently clear whether any Ukrainian refugees are coming to Western New York at this time. (WIVB.com - News 4)In Tuesday night's meeting, the Buffalo Common Council adopted a resolution to dismantle the city's current Police Advisory Board. Councilman David Rivera proposed the disassembly amid five board member resignations in the last month. In the resolution, the Common Council would need to create a new police advisory board to continue police-community relations. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)A local man has been charged for allegedly pretending to be an attorney. According to investigators, Andrew Schnorr defrauded Buffalo residents out of over $22,000 while representing them during legal proceedings. A previous investigation in 2019 showed that Schorr had been hired at a law firm after submitting an application with false credentials. (WGRZ.com) From our sponsor: Hey Buffalo, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Buffalo: Wellness Walks, Presented By Independent Health - Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM) Free Virtual Tax Filing Assistance - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM) A Salute To Women: Film Series - Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (12:00 PM) Mindfulness Group With Chair Yoga - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (2:45 PM) From my notebook: Here's how New York State's spike in gas prices compares to the rest of the nation. (24/7 Wall St. - Buffalo)The JCC Buffalo's next Story and Art Mashup is coming up on Mar. 13 at the Holland Family Building! Register here for the event. (Facebook) A Buffalo business owner is changing fast food by offering vending machines with only local, fresh produce. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo) 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 start this Thursday! 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.