🌱 State Funding For Refugees + Mayor's Cannabis Industry Announcement

Buffalo NY

10 April, 2022

6:35 PM

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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: Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 54 Low: 43. 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 in Buffalo today: The New York State budget has allocated $6 million for refugees in the Buffalo region. The money is part of the $220 billion budget that was approved on Saturday. Immigration through the refugee program has helped reverse a population decline trend that the region has been experiencing for decades. (Buffalo News)The Buffalo Zoo hosted its exciting Easter Eggsperience event on Sunday. The event was sold-out and was designed for children under the age of twelve. Participants enjoyed a zoo-wide scavenger hunt for eggs along with a photo opportunity with the Easter bunny. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announces that the city is ready to work with the legislature and the cannabis industry to address prior criminalization within the Black communities. The announcement is a result of February legislation allowing farmers to apply for cultivator licenses for adult use on a conditional basis. The industry is expected to be worth $45 billion by 2025, according to Mayor Brown. (Spectrum News) 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: Become a Penpal! At The East Clinton Branch Library (All Day) Sprout Up! At The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Scavenger Hunt - Earth Day! At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter highlights sibling kittens Daisy, Posey, and Bean. Click here to learn how you can visit with them and apply for adoption. (Facebook) The Buffalo Museum of Science announces the beginning of Solar Saturdays. The first event will be on Apr. 16 at the museum. (Instagram) Dogs Of Buffalo awards the Silver Paws Sunday Star to Christo. Silver Paws Sunday is a weekly feature for our community's precious senior dogs. (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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.