🌱 Queen City Bike Ferry Stays + Meet The New Police Commissioner

Buffalo NY

21 March, 2022

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Happy Tuesday, people of Buffalo! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Partial sunshine. High: 46 Low: 33. 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 three stories in Buffalo today: The Queen City Bike Ferry, a popular waterfront attraction, will serve bicyclists and pedestrians for at least three more years. The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (EDHCD) extended the seasonal ferry's contract by three years, allowing it to take even more visitors and residents along the Buffalo River. Said ECHDC Chairman Robert Gioia, "Continuing this service allows easy access for bicyclists and pedestrians to the many attractions of our city's greatest asset: the waterfront."(WGRZ.com)This Thursday evening, Buffalo residents will have the opportunity to meet the city's new Police Commissioner. The Common Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting with Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, to be held at the Frederick Law Olmsted at Kensington School #156. Gramaglia, who was formally sworn in by Mayor Byron Brown, succeeds the now-retired Commissioner Byron Lockwood. (WGRZ.com)The Buffalo Bills have brought back a former quarterback for this year's roster. The Bills have signed Matt Barkley, who first signed with the team in 2018 before leaving Buffalo in 2020, to a one-year contract. Barkley is now the Buffalo Bills' third quarterback. (wyrk.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Buffalo: ConnectLife Blood Drive - Larkin Square (9:00 AM) Feelings Rock! Helping Kids Move, Learn And Grow - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:30 AM) Common Council - Regular Meeting - City of Buffalo (2:00 PM) Read To Therapy Dog, Daisy! - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:30 PM) From my notebook: Looking for some local fun? Step Up Buffalo shares the five best things to do this week in Buffalo and Western New York. (Instagram)Find your next career opportunity with this week's roundup of Buffalo area job listings, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Buffalo Patch)Did you know JCC Buffalo offers adult dance and acting classes? Click the link to learn more and join the fun! (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) 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 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.