🌱 Buffalo Patch: Everything Going On Today (Tue, Dec 20)

Hey, Buffalo! Sarah Loganv here with your Tuesday edition of the Buffalo Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

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Mostly cloudy. High: 33 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Buffalo Zoo announces death of Daisy the North American river otter (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
2. In Depth: Generations invested in Buffalo's Kensington Expressway Project (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. Buffalo man facing charges for throwing partial pipe bomb and rocks at homes in Eden (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
4. WEEKEND EVENT ROUNDUP: Judy Collins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and the Egg Nog Jog…run, don’t walk to these events. (Buffalo Rising)
5. Shake Shack, Nothing Bundt Cakes among new franchises expanding here - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
6. Former NFTA driver sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud (WIVB.com - News 4)
7. Former NFTA bus driver sentenced for committing workers' compensation fraud (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
8. Recalling the simple joys of things to do during the holidays in Buffalo (Buffalo News)
9. City of Buffalo suing gun industry members (WIVB.com - News 4)
10. How the USS the Sullivans is preparing for cold winter weather (WGRZ.com)
11. Buffalo Keyholders Skatepark (Buffalo Rising)
12. Miller's Thumb Bakery & Cafe brings house-milled breads, pastries to Tonawanda (WGRZ.com)
13. #Just4Fun: Ham, turkey or something else for your holiday dinner? (WIVB.com - News 4)
14. Father Sam's plans $8.6M expansion to increase tortilla production 40% (WGRZ.com)
15. Good Morning, Buffalo: Sweeping changes to state's energy policy gain approval (Buffalo News)
16. That's a lot of pot: South Buffalo cannabis plant aims to grow a $19 million crop each year (Buffalo News)
17. What's going on between Catholic Health and Highmark? (Buffalo News)
18. The Beer Keep New Years Eve (Step Out Buffalo)
19. Our Big Fat Gypsy Christmas Party (Step Out Buffalo)
20. Mount Aaron Village offers affordable housing in East Buffalo (WGRZ.com)
21. Judge rejects lawsuit filed against Buffalo Common Council (WGRZ.com)
22. Small businesses get big boost from M&T Bank (WIVB.com - News 4)
23. Buffalo airport officials say they're ready for holiday travel and turbulent weather (WGRZ.com)
24. Buffalo homes for big families (Buffalo News)
25. Music Monday – Buffalo police officer Moe Badger (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
26. The impact of unions across New York state (Spectrum News)
27. A break from Winterfest (Buffalo News)
28. It could be a snowy trek to Christmas church services (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
29. First Student is hiring (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
30. ECC president resigns after just under one year (WIVB.com - News 4)

Today in Buffalo:

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo: "There's nothing like a gorilla birthday party! Please join us in wishing our own Lily a very happy 22nd birthday! 🥳🎉🎁🦍" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "✨ A++ for this star ✨ ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @michaeldouglas75⁠" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of our North American river otter, Daisy. Daisy had long been a resident in our Otter Creek exhibit and most recently spent her time with Rascal, our 15-year-old male. Born at the Pit..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Homes: "Penhurst Park - Elmwood Village" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Visit Buffalo Niagara: "Christmas lights all aglow. 🎄 #InTheBUF photo by @peterjcimino" (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "VICTORY MONDAY 🏈 From all these PAWesome fans living in: 🌎 Siena, Italy @keldinicola Tampa, FL @sweetlittleonion Wilmington, NC @reubenthebulldog Monterey, CA @billsbackersmp Boca Raton, FL @hagoodlooking1011 Cherry Hill, NJ @logan_hu..." (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "LATE NIGHT PUP DROP 💛💙 @hooper_the_pibblepotamus 🏒 Support local animal shelters in Western New York by purchasing a Sabres Dog Days calendar! Available at @wegmans or @buffalosabres store. #dogsofbuffalo #buffalosabres #pupdrop #pu..." (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282: "The BPFA and the entire Buffalo Fire Department mourn with our brothers and sisters during this difficult time. We have FF William Moon's family, friends, brothers and sisters of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in our thoughts a..." (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• Buffalo ReUse: "Buffalo ReUse Update! With the help of volunteers and supporters from across Western New York, the Buffalo ReUse building is SLOWLY emptying. This is a herculean effort and we need support! Please share THIS post with your friends. Maybe..." (Buffalo ReUse via Facebook)
• Step Out Buffalo: "SOB SPOTLIGHT: Prep for The Holiday Hustle With an Elevated Experience at il Mulino Aesthetics⁠ ⁠ Have you checked your planner lately? From annual cookie exchanges, corporate holiday parties to get-togethers with family and friends, the..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter: "We have kittens 🐱 galore 🧡 available for adoption right now! Our foster homes and off site adoption locations are ready to help you adopt a little lap warmer. Visit our website and browse the PetFinder bios to find one (or two 😉) that..." (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• The Buffalo History Museum: "Join us on Wednesday for the last Happy Hour History of 2022- a FREE screening of the @wnedpbs documentary "The Underground Railroad: The WIlliam Still Story." This documentary shares the dramatic story of William Still, one of the most..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "There’s only one more chance for a romantic #ThursDateNight at Gardens After Dark! Grab your special someone and escape the chaos of the holiday season with some beautiful lights, plants, wine, cheese, chocolate, and new this year LIVE M..." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Buffalo ReUse: "LAST CHANCE, this Friday 12/23! CHEAP STUFF and (some) Material Give-Away!" (Buffalo ReUse via Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo: "Please join Dan and make a year-end gift today! https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/give-get-involved/yearendgiving" (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• Upstate Indie Weddings: "Feelin’ festive over here! We want to see your holiday wedding festivities!! Tag us to be featured! @lilycatherinephotography @hotelatthelafayette @janelsealanderphotography @sean.gilinger @vegeolee" (Upstate Indie Weddings via Instagram)
• Buffalo Audubon: "Interested- Register today with Joe @ joe@buffaloaudubon.org" (Buffalo Audubon via Instagram)
• JCC Buffalo: "This a reminder that our School of Theater and our School of Dance Winter registration is open!!✨ Find out why our youth programs are so highly regarded! Spots fill up fast, enroll here: https://bit.ly/JCCWinter2023" (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish with this unique Gardens Exclusive! Almost everyday next week you can enjoy early access to the Botanical Gardens before we open to the public with a special learning experience that'..." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo: ""Equitable Cities is seeking Black/African American people of all backgrounds across gender, LGBTQ+, able-bodiedness, ages, and economic status to participate in a 20-minute national survey on Black ridership. We’re giving away $2,000 fo..." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo Museum of Science: "Place your gift memberships orders now for guaranteed e-mail delivery! Guaranteed holiday e-mail delivery deadline for gift memberships and Reinventing Reality memberships is Wednesday, December 21st. Now through December 31, take adva..." (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)
• Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282: "❄ Buffalo Strong Food Drive ❄ *Collections end December 22nd* This is our final holiday drive but wont our last! Please consider donating! Citizens can drop-off at listed Firehouses. Help us help those in need if able. Merry Christmas to..." (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• University at Buffalo Police - UB Police: "For the week of 12/13/2022 - 12/20/2022, your UB Police handled 409 incidents. You can learn more here. https://www.buffalo.edu/police/reporting/see-a-report/weekly-incident-reports.fall-and-winter-semester.html Photograph of the snow co..." (University at Buffalo Police - UB Police via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chateau Terrace: "I would like to give a shout out to Emily Stowell. - She came to trim my cats nails and was very good with my skittish cat. She did a great job trimming his nails and was professional. I would highly recommend her for your pet care needs!" (Nextdoor)
• Lieutenant Daniel Zimmerman, Niagara County Sheriff's Office: "NCSO Activity - A glimpse of the work our Deputies were doing within the last week. The Weekly Calls for Service and Arrest Blotter does not represent all calls handled by NCSO in a given week." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hampton Hill To Transit: "I just had my walk-in shower tiled. - I would highly recommend J and L Home Remodeling. I couldn’t be more pleased with this husband and wife team (Jeff / Liz). Their expertise in tiling clearly showed. They showed up when they said and ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Liviput: "The main streets and secondary roads are plowed and cleared, but the side streets on the west side are skating rinks, not salted, and dangerous for pedestrians. - Please report icy roads and sidewalks to 311. Thank you, businesses on..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Buffalo: "I finally finished buttoning this up. - I take pride in being a jack of all trades." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Creekwoods: "Hi I am looking for a sitter a couple of nights a week overnights. - From 11pm- 7am. My son is 12 yrs old just need a trustworthy, responsible person to be in my home with my son. I will discuss pay please send me a side message if inter..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lovejoy: "We will be closed on Christmas. - Have a safe and happy holiday!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Buffalo: "Happy Holiday Wreaths FOR SALE - Beautifully crafted & Custom Handmade to your personal preference. - Call/Text 716-392-2893 to place order. BUFFALO BILLS WREATHS COMING SOON !!! Custom made January wreaths, Valentines Day wreaths for th..." (Nextdoor)

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— Sarah Loganv

About me: Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud, ” an upbringing that has given her the survivalist instinct of a hunter. Seeing her competition as nothing more than prey, Logan never backs down from a fight, and she doesn’t think twice about trading headbutts or closed fists with anyone foolish enough to try her. Starting in the U.S. independent scene in 2011, Logan quickly carved out a rugged reputation. She polished her skills in Japan, where she trained under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku at the Kaientai Dojo, and by the time headlines heralded her WWE signing in fall 2016, she had achieved notoriety in Europe and Mexico, too. Not only is Logan adrenalized by a good fight, but she’s also deceptively powerful, having won multiple Olympic weightlifting events. On the Nov. 21, 2017, edition of SmackDown LIVE, Logan suddenly burst onto the scene, alongside Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott, to systematically lay waste to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Then, the 2018 Superstar Shake-up brought her to Raw, and she proceeded to unleash anarchy nearly every Monday night with her Riott Squad cohorts. At WrestleMania 35, Logan turned in one of her most impressive performances, racking up several eliminations and finishing the over-the-top-rope melee as the runner-up. Much like she did in her youth, Logan employs a hunter's mentality whenever she steps into the squared circle, and her fellow Raw Superstars would be wise to avoid her crosshairs. Update. Update 7/21/2021

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