🌱 Buffalo Suspends Relationship With Tver + No Overdue Library Fines

Buffalo NY

06 April, 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 passing afternoon shower. High: 55 Low: 39. 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 three stories today in Buffalo: In support of Ukraine and its people, Buffalo has suspended its sister city status with Russia's Tver. In agreement with the Buffalo Common Council, Mayor Byron Brown suspended the relationship at the request of the Ukrainian General Consulate. As per the executive order, the relationship between Buffalo and Tver will resume once the Russian military withdraws from Ukraine. (Spectrum News)Effective May 1, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System will no longer charge fines for overdue materials. According to reports, the library system has already zeroed out all outstanding overdue daily fines, as well as hold and unclaimed pick-up fees. "There's anecdotal evidence, as well as some scientific evidence, that the fines don't really do a good job of getting people to bring books back on time, but they do keep people from patronizing the libraries," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. "So, working with the library system, we're announcing we're getting rid of the fine system for everyone." (Buffalo News)A Buffalo man is facing charges in an alleged attempted purse snatching that seriously injured an 80-year-old woman. On Tuesday evening, officers with the Cheektowaga Police Department were called to the parking lot of a Tops Market for the incident. A witness stated they saw a man in a white Jeep pulling on the woman's purse handles; as the woman held onto her purse handles, she was dragged by the moving vehicle. The victim is reported to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit. (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: Wellness Walks At Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM) Family Storytime At Concord Public Library (10:30 AM) Free Virtual Tax Filing Assistance At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM) Mental Health Peer Connection At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (2:00 PM) From my notebook: Construction is well underway on a brand new KFC Restaurant at 2230 Elmwood Ave in North Buffalo. The upcoming fast food restaurant will be built next to an existing Wendy's, right on the border of Buffalo and Kenmore. (wyrk.com)Looking for a new home here in Buffalo? Start with these two upcoming open houses. (Buffalo Patch)A new exhibit at the Buffalo Erie County Botanical Gardens is in full bloom and ready to bring on spring. The Spring Flowers exhibit runs through Apr. 24; read the full story for more information on the beautiful botanic display. (Spectrum News) 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 Thursday. 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.