🌱 Proposed Tax Increase + Cherry Blossom Festival

Buffalo NY

29 April, 2022

5:05 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Buffalo! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Sunny. High: 58 Low: 40. 🏡 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 today in Buffalo: The Niagara Falls Illumination Board has approved a request by the University of Buffalo's School of Nursing. Niagara Falls will be illuminated blue and white to honor the region's nurses and nurses around the country on May 12. The lights will be changed from 10:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. (Press Release Desk)During the State of the City address, Buffalo's Mayor Brown proposed a 4.53 percent tax increase. The new tax would reportedly generate over $6.6 million for the city. The money would be used for an updated 311 call system and an updated snow-fighting fleet. This would be the second tax increase during the mayor's 16 years in office. (WGRZ.com)The 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be from Apr. 30 through May 1 at the Buffalo History Museum. Participants will be able to celebrate in the Japanese Garden, learn about Japanese activities, and grab something to eat from the various food trucks. The festival is meant to celebrate the Spring season and the strong bond Buffalo has with its sister city of Kanazawa, Japan. (Buffalo Rising) Today in Buffalo: Become a Penpal! At The East Clinton Branch Library (All Day) Scavenger Hunt: Earth Day At The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Story Time! At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival At Delaware Park (11:00 AM) From my notebook: Step Out Buffalo shares a historical photo of Main Street in the 1970s. Click to see how Main Street has changed. (Instagram) The Buffalo Zoo shares a fascinating video of one of its inhabitants enjoying some pumpkin puree. Click to watch. (Facebook) Winnie is this week's Puppy FriYAY star. Click to see if Winnie is your new best friend. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be 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.