🌱 Buffalo Police Officers Shot + $3M EPA Grant For Great Lakes

Buffalo NY

30 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: A couple of showers. High: 64 Low: 36. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Buffalo. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: This Tuesday, three Buffalo police officers were shot in the midst of a 40-minute car chase that spanned all across the city. As of Wednesday morning, one officer was in stable condition, whereas the two other officers faced injuries that were not severe. The shooting occurred in two separate locations, in separate patrol cars during the chase. Buffalo police have since arrested two people who were following the chase, and one was sent to the hospital. (Buffalo Patch) A $3 million EPA grant has been gifted to The Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State College to aid in its work in the Great Lakes. In an effort to restore and keep the Great Lakes healthy, this money will go towards keeping the water clean and taking care of the ecosystem. This grant will allot Buffalo State the resources it needs to continue research through the year 2028. (Spectrum News)The Buffalo Waterfront Management Group has recently stated that rock band, Taking Back Sunday, will be appearing at Buffalo's Outer Harbor Concert Series this summer! The band is set to perform on Jul. 10 and will be accompanied by two other bands, Hot Rod Circuit and Super American. The presale for tickets begins at 10:00 a.m. today for members of Seneca Gaming Club who have an access code, and regular sale begins Friday at 10:00 a.m! (WKBW 7 News Buffalo) 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: Wellness Walk At TIFFT Nature Preserve (10:00 AM)Free Virtual Tax Filing Assistance At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM) From my notebook: Looking to get outside as the weather gets warmer? The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has several events coming up to help ring in the new season! Activities range from workshops, painting events, and gardening classes. Sign up today! (Facebook)The Buffalo JCC will be hosting the last event of their Spotlight Concert Series tonight at 7 p.m.! The concert will be featuring Rosa Boemia and is a free event. (Facebook)Step Out Buffalo is partnering with the Ellicott Development, and will be giving away four tickets to the KBC Festival - Kegs, Barrels, & Crafts at 500 Pearl, a $180 value! ⁠Enter this Instagram giveaway by Apr. 4 for a chance to win! (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: How to pursue your goals when markets are volatile (April 5) 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.