🌱 Bomb Threat At SUNY Buffalo + Local Colleges Change Names

Buffalo NY

24 March, 2022

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Cooler with a shower. High: 45 Low: 35. Looking for a new way to advertise your local business? We can help you quickly and easily reach potential customers directly in their inboxes. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: According to University Police, the SUNY Buffalo State College campus closed Thursday morning due to a bomb threat. Officials report that they received the threat around 10:45 a.m. They subsequently closed the campus and canceled both Thursday and Friday classes. As of Thursday evening, police did not find a credible threat but the investigation is ongoing. (WGRZ.com)Many local Buffalo colleges have recently acquired new names. First D'Youville, then Daemen, and now possible Medaille. The common change? They've all replaced "college" with "university." The change comes after the New York State Board of Regents updated their definition of what can be considered a "university." (Buffalo News)On Thursday, parents and community members gathered to discuss bus safety for Buffalo's public schools. Many have expressed the desire for a supervisor on the bus aside from the bus driver following cell phone videos of fights on the bus. (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: Book Sale At Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library (Formerly East Delavan Branch Library) (All Day) Public Tours At Buffalo Museum of Science (All Day) Painted Birdhouses Fundraiser At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with Southtowns Salt Cave to give away a Salt Cave Getaway for Two ($250 value)!⁠ ⁠ Bring a significant other or your BFF and explore the benefits of Southtowns Salt Cave. (Instagram) National Puppy Day was this week, and these pups are certainly contenders for the cutest! (Instagram)Step Out Buffalo will also be teaming up with Ellicott Development to give away 4 Tickets to KBC Festival – Kegs, Barrels, & Crafts at 500 Pearl ($180 value). KBC – Kegs, Barrels, & Crafts is the first annual beer, wine, and whiskey tasting event with more than 40 vendors. The event will feature live music, door prizes, craft beverage offerings, small business vendors, food options for purchase, and more! (Step Out Buffalo) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: FREE WEBINAR | Renaissance Architecture in Florence (March 29) 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 on this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update. — 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.