🌱 'Ukraine Freedom Square' + BPS Head Of HR Resignation Agreement

Buffalo NY

01 April, 2022

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Happy Saturday, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know in Buffalo today. First, today's weather: Partial sunshine. High: 47 Low: 33. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Buffalo and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Common Council President Darius Pridgen announced that Niagara Square has temporarily been re-designated 'Ukraine Freedom Square' amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In addition to the designation, Brown and Pridgen announced an executive order that will temporarily halt Buffalo's "Sister City" relationship with the Russian Federation city of Tver. Officials say the program will resume when "Russian military forces withdraw, leaving the democratically-elected Ukrainian government in place." (WIVB.com - News 4) Under the terms of a resignation agreement, Buffalo Public Schools is set to pay $48,035 to its former head of human resources, Jamie Warren. Under the resignation agreement, Warren and the Buffalo Public Schools both have waived the right to pursue legal action against one another. In addition to the $38,726 of severance pay she would have been entitled to under her contract had the district fired her, she will also receive $9,309 for unused vacation, personal, and sick time. (Buffalo News) After being arrested for being found flushing cocaine down the toilet during a drug raid, Benjamin Schultz, 40, of Buffalo back on the streets. On Wednesday around 10 a.m., the Sheriff's Narcotics and Intelligence Unit and Homeland Security Investigations' BEST Team raided an upper apartment at 300 Watson St. Authorities said they saw Schultz "attempting to flush a quantity of cocaine." Schultz was arranged in a Buffalo City Court and released without bail. (WIVB.com - News 4) Today in Buffalo: Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt At Boston Free Library (All Day) Kids Resource Lounge At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Escape The Library Escape Room At Anna Reinstein Memorial Library (All Day) LEGO Club At Grand Island Memorial Library (1:00 PM) From my notebook: Jack's Corner Cafe, tucked away at the corner of Genesee and Oak, is bringing coffee success from Puerto Rico to downtown Buffalo. See the featured menu items and tidbits from the owners. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)The City of Buffalo is recruiting a new generation of firefighters. Find out how to apply from now until Apr. 29 at the link. (Spectrum News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Can market volatility help you pursue your financial goals? (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 be in your inbox Monday morning with 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.