🌱 New Community Police Advisory Committee + Donation For Oishei

Buffalo NY

22 March, 2022

7:46 PM

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Happy Wednesday, 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: Rain; breezy in the afternoon. High: 49 Low: 43. One of the easiest ways to connect with local customers and stay top-of-mind in town is to sponsor the Buffalo Daily. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo: The Buffalo Common Council is forming a new Community Police Advisory Committee which will replace the dissolved Police Advisory Board. A few members of the previous committee held a press conference to criticize some of the Buffalo Police Department's policies. To be on the new committee, you must be living in Buffalo and be at least 18. Apply by Apr. 13, 2022. (WGRZ.com) $700,000 was raised for the Oishei Children's Hospital through the sales of Bills-themed Little People sets at Wegmans stores. Last September, Fisher-Price partnered with the Buffalo Bills to create Little People's "Let's Go Buffalo!" figure sets that flew off the shelves. On Tuesday, leaders from Fisher-Price, Wegmans, and Coach McDermott presented a $700,000 check to the Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. (WIVB.com - News 4) Big Ditch Brewing is holding a ConnectLife blood drive this upcoming Monday. The brewery will be offering people coupons and gift cards for donating blood. The ConnectLife bus will be at Big Ditch from noon to 5 p.m. (WGRZ.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part 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: Painted Birdhouses Fundraiser - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Storytime with Miss Laurie - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Bookmobile - Cheektowaga Senior Center (11:00 AM) From my notebook: Buffalo's Greek Festival is set to return Jun. 3-5 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo) Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Buffalo Distilling Company to give away a $100 Gift Card redeemable for merchandise and limited edition barrel-aged Krupnik! ⁠Check out the full details in the link. (Instagram) Don't miss Buffalo Motorama's 10th year this weekend, Mar. 25-27, at the Buffalo Convention Center. Check out all the details in the link. (Instagram) 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 Wednesday. 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.