🌱 Buffalo Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Buffalo Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

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But first, today's weather:

Intermittent snow, 1-3 in. High: 35 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. Restaurants, food trucks & wineries encouraged to apply for 2023 Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops (Niagara Frontier Publications)
2. A 360° View of Buffalo Entertainment Pros (Buffalo Rising)
3. 6 Buffalo Beer Briefs to Know This Week: Jan. 25 (Step Out Buffalo)
4. CODE BLUE issued for Buffalo (WGRZ.com)
5. Buffalo’s firefighting fleet is a mess (WGRZ.com)
6. Public Library Calendar of Activities (kentonbee)
7. Another subsidized tenant for STAMP (WGRZ.com)
8. By donating blood, you could win a trip to Super Bowl LVII (WIVB.com - News 4)
9. McDonald's honors WNY franchise owner for response to the Tops shooting (WGRZ.com)
10. McDonald's honors WNY franchise owner with prestigious award for response to the Tops shooting (WGRZ.com)
11. Norstar Development to sell downtown Buffalo HQ building (Buffalo News)
12. Business owner honored for giving back to the community (WGRZ.com)
13. Alleyway's THE ALEPH COMPLEX Premieres Next Month (Broadway World)
14. Are you sleepy, hungry or maybe both? Here's a side hustle for you (WBFO)
15. In town where Buffalo mass murderer was raised, many wonder: Where did his hate come from? (Buffalo News)
16. Launch NY aims to expand its impact, kicks off the year with a partnership (Buffalo Business First)
17. Santasiero's Restaurant owner says consistency is key (Buffalo Business First)
18. Plans for Scajaquada Corridor one step closer to becoming reality (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
19. Buffalo Common Council member suggests adding emergency service arms to Route 33 after death in blizzard (WGRZ.com)
20. Mom of 5 children killed in Buffalo fire speaks about loss (WGRZ.com)
21. Buffalo has not put fluoride in water since 2015 (WGRZ.com)
22. There's a new restaurant at The Barrel Factory in the Old First Ward (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
23. Buffalo Next: Plenty of projects up for grabs for the region's top development official (Buffalo News)
24. Letter: Buffalo needs to repair roads, time traffic lights (Buffalo News)
25. Buffalo woman strives to end human trafficking through prevention (Spectrum News)
26. Tom Garigen of CannonDesign (Buffalo News)
27. Inclusive Alliance Receives $50k Grant from Health Foundation of Western and Central New York (Finger Lakes Daily News)
28. Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Program 8th Annual S.T.E.A.M. Fair (WGRZ.com)
29. Balkin, former ECC President, to be paid until October (WIVB.com - News 4)
30. Reinventing Reality Exhibit at Buffalo Museum of Science (Step Out Buffalo)

Today in Buffalo:

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo: "More Scout pics because why not! #TongueOutTuesday" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "Ready for a fun night out? Tap the link in our bio to check out all of the new spots downtown!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Homes: "Windsor Avenue - Delaware District" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Visit Buffalo Niagara: "Chill out, Shark Girl. 🦈 #InTheBUF photo by @nick_rider_photography *If you know the ice sculpture artist, please tag." (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Zenner & Ritter to give away a 40 Gallon Hot Water Tank ($1,500 value)!⁠ ⁠ The Rheem Performance 40 Gal. Natural Gas Water Heater comes with a 34,000 BTU/hour environmentally friendly burner that ..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "BUFFALO SUNSET 🌅 @beanwagons_of_buffalo 🐕 #dogsofbuffalo buffalosunset #knoxfarmstatepark #knoxfarm #eastaurora #wintersunset #frenchton" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo History Museum: "GIVEAWAY: Enter to win two tickets for our upcoming Sweethearts Dance! Just tag our account (@Buffalohistorymuseum) on a photo of you and your sweetheart and we’ll pick one couple for free admission for the evening, a $100 value. The win..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter: "January is “National Train Your Dog Month” 🦮🐾👩🏻‍🏫 We know that just a little training can go a long way in helping our dogs adjust to their new homes and help ensure a lasting bond between them and their families. We try to sponso..." (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter: "We all know adopted pets are the best, and this shirt will help you spread the word while supporting our shelter pets! Pick your favorite style and Bonfire will ship your order direct to you. Link in bio ⏏️ 🐾💙🐾🧡" (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Buffalo Waterfront: "What's better than hockey on the waterfront? Join us at the Ice on February 4th and 5th for the Backyard Classic! Register your team here today: https://www.buffalobackyardclassic.com/ The Ice is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shi..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "Plan the perfect start to your date night with this fun floral design workshop! Whether you create an arrangement yourself or with a partner, this is the perfect way to kick off Valentine's Day weekend. Register now at buffalogardens.com ❤️" (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Buffalo Waterfront: "Thank you to everyone who came out to the Community Skate Program last weekend presented by ROAR Logistics, Inc.! The Roar Logistics Community Skate Program provides professional ice-skating instruction from Skate Great coaches, customiz..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• Buffalo Eats: "It’s that time of the week and I decided to check out the new location of @d.a_taste - Azrael + Dominick Buster are two of the nicest people on our planet and killing it in South Buffalo. Get it! #tacos #southbuffalo #birria #buffaloeats..." (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)
• Buffalo Marathon: "Register Today and Save! #buffalomarathon #buffalomarathonweekend https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/BuffaloMarathon" (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo: "Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo participated in The Michigan Street Baptist Church ‘MLK Day of Caring Blanket Drive’ with a donation of 38 blankets for distribution to Buffalo residents. We are grateful for these “gifts of warmth” and ..." (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: "The Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable has a new website! We encourage you to visit racialequitybuffalo.org to read about the Roundtable’s 10 initiatives and some of the impact the work has had in our community. Additionally, you w..." (Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deerhurst Park East: "I am looking to insure my pipes from the street to my house and from my house to the street. - My homeowners insurance does not cover it. I am currently with Home Serve but Ive read terrible things about their service. Anyone have any a..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Allentown: "Car break in/driver side window. - Parked on North Pearl and North Vehicle Make: Jeep, Model: Grand Cherokee, Year: 2020, Type: SUV" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Williamsville/Clarence: "Hi, can anyone help? - I need an occasional sitter for a darling pup and a funny senior? 716 510-5533. Thanks💛" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Forest & Sheridan: "I really love the Williamsville garden at the corner of Main and Evans. - Does anyone know who oversees the garden. I believe there are a few more gardens in Williamsville that this group maintains." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lovejoy: "Ready, set, order! - 🛒 💰✨ Get up to $20 off Instacart. Use my code PHAPPINESS13E at checkout or follow this link. Terms apply. https://inst.cr/t/ea62aea28" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maple Forest: "Looking for a professional carpet repair person. - New puppy decided she didn’t like the way it looked" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harlem/Cleveland: "UPDATE ON MY POST 3 WEEKS AGO… - A pipe burst in my upstairs bathroom while we were forced out of the house bc the inside temp had fallen below 40 degrees. I have a 2 year old grandson living with me & it was just too cold for him, he w..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pine Hill: "Hello, my name is Nina and I live on Leonard Post Drive. - I am a child care provider/pet sitter/personal assistant with 20 years experience. I've worked with animal rescue groups as a foster/transporter, as a home health care aide, and ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood Village: "Miss TIna Bartlett after telling me you don't wish to converse with me any longer, continuing to reply to yourself but putting my name attached, calling me a racist and a ton of other foul language, shutting down your thread. - And editi..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ranch Trail: "Good morning! - I’m looking for a contractor who can replace a ceiling, insulation, crown molding, and paint from some storm damage. Recommendations would certainly be appreciated. Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ranch Trail: "Get a score of how well your website is advertised online! - https://www.aldomedia.com/search-engine-optimization-score-grade" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Buffalo: "Looking for recommendations on a reliable contractor to do a bathroom remodel and a kitchen floor in South Buffalo. - Haven’t had any luck with anyone showing up when I schedule something." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, William/Harlem: "The bike path that starts at the end of Strawn Ave, is that safe for running on. - I normally run by myself. I am new to area and not sure if I should run on the roads. Harlem and William are busy streets. Would anyone want to pa..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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