🌱 Why did ICE and FBI swarm this quiet Amherst rooftop?
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- Why did ICE and FBI swarm this quiet Amherst rooftop?
Also on today's calendar: Winter Vacation at Hogwarts Winter School Break Camp - EAST AMHERST and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Not as cold; morning flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
- Thursday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'It's sick': Amherst homeowner says ICE, FBI arrested two roofers working on her home (wkbw.com) — Federal immigration and FBI agents reportedly swarmed an Amherst home and arrested two roofers working on the property, leaving the homeowner shaken and worried about her safety. She filmed the scene, says agents refused to explain what was happening, and contacted local media to raise awareness about such enforcement actions in Amherst neighborhoods. 
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Pokemon Polar Party Winter School Break Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations, 6725 Transit Rd, East Amherst
9:00 am
Tuesday December 30
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Other local events
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ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
Amherst Chamber of Commerce , 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 , Williamsville
8:30 am -
Ribbon Cutting: 7 Brew Coffee 12/18/2025
7 Brew Coffee
10:00 am -
Horizon Corporation: A Not So Silent Night 12/20/2025
Buffalo Convention Canter
6:30 pm -
Winter Vacation at Hogwarts Winter School Break Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations , 6725 Transit Rd , East Amherst
12:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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DMS Jazz Band
Depew Middle School Depew, NY 14043
7:00 am -
NYS of Health Representative
North Tonawanda Public Library , 505 Meadow Drive , North Tonawanda
9:00 am -
Civil Service Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
9:45 am -
Finance Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
10:00 am -
Holiday Cheer Student Performance | City Hall
Buffalo City SD , 65 Niagara Square , Buffalo
11:00 am -
Legislation Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
1:00 pm -
Community Development Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The vehicle fire incident on I-90 exit 48A-49 has been cleared, and traffic is normal.
3:43PM on Dec 14: A vehicle fire on I-90 westbound at exit 48A-49 is blocking the right lane. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Tonawanda
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