🌱🧡 ❄️ 6 Months Since May 14th + Winter Parking Regulations + Canisius Admissions

Hello all! I am here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• 🧡 May 14th remembrance!
• ❄️ Winter parking regulations!
• 🤒 RSV and flu recommendations!

☁️ But first, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 39. Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Yesterday marked six months since the May 14th Mass Shooting. In remembrance, flags were flown at half-staff at government buildings and many city landmarks were illuminated orange to signify gun violence prevention. Additionally, residents were encourages to pause for moments of reflection at 2:30 P.M., and church bells rang thirteen times during the afternoon to remember the ten murdered and three injured. Learn more at WGRZ 2.
2. As of 1:30 A.M. this morning, winter parking regulations in the city have taken effect overnight. Along all bus routes in Buffalo, parking is now prohibited from 1:30 A.M. until 7:00 A.M. until April 1st. Read more at WGRZ 2.
3. Canisius College officially adopts test-free admissions after the policy was initially placed out of necessity earlier in the pandemic. This makes the college the first in the region to discard SAT and ACT scores in their application process. Since this rule was first implemented earlier in the pandemic, admissions increased by 18% and students of color increased from 37% to 44%. To know more, read The Buffalo News.
4. The Chief Medical Officer at Oishei offers advice among the rising cases of RSV and the flu. If your child is ill, he advises, make sure they are drinking water. Staying hydrated is far more important than eating with this illness. Furthermore, if their ribs are retracting, that could be a sign they need oxygen support. In terms of preventing, as always wearing masks helps prevent the spread of illness, as does washing hands, staying up to date on vaccines, avoiding large crowds, and staying home when sick. Learn more at WKBW 7.
5. In uplifting news, a North Tonawanda veteran was honored at the Bills game this past weekend. Bill Gosch was given free tickets to his first ever game by Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight in thanks to serving in the second World War. To watch a clip and read more, check out WIVB 4.

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Today in Buffalo:

• Buffalo Startup Week! Seneca One. All Week (November 14th- November 18th). Details!
• Catholic Health On The Spot Hiring Event! Mercy Hospital. November 15th, 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Croissant Baking Class! The Broadway Market. November 15th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• First-Time Homebuyers Seminar! Virtual. November 15th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Italian Wine Class! 4994 Harlem Rd. November 15th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Natalie Prauser & Marty Bush! Duende at Silo City. November 15th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks! KeyBank Center. November 15th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Marie Yovanovitch: UB Distinguished Speakers Series! Center for the Arts. November 15th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• The Chameleons Concert! 9th Ward. November 15th, 8:00 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Wegmans Christmas Meme: "When Wegmans says it’s the holidays, it’s the holidays. Tw: @brotherbill716" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Is it too soon for a Bills meme?: "In the words of the Jonas Brothers, this is an 🆘 Tw: @nflmemes_ig" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Winter Hours at the Zoo: "Starting tomorrow November 14, the Zoo will be starting winter hours. We will be open Friday–Sunday only. We will be closed Monday–Thursday, with the exception of Monday, December 26–Thursday, December 29 when we will be open every day f..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Ohana at the Animal Shelter: "Ohana means “family” in traditional Hawaiian and that’s what our girl IS and what she’s searching for. 🧡🐾🧡🐾 Ohana is one of our volunteer favorites because she’s cuddly, funny, smart and a bit sassy too. 😚 She’s a cool mutt with s..." (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Buffalo Photograph: "A view in my city………….. Buffalo NY…………. . . #buffalo #buffalony #ny #newyork #wny #716 #igersbuffalo #buffalostate #sunset #rockwellhall" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)
• Holiday Checklist: "This time of year is truly a special time in Buffalo! Each and every day, our holiday wonderland is jam packed with festive joy. Use this checklist to live the holiday season like a Buffalonian and tell us your favorite Buffalo holiday t..." (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Big Ditch Brewing: "It’s 10AM, Where’s Your Hayburner?! We’re excited to announce that we’ll finally be offering custom designs for those who love @bigditchbrewing HAYBURNERS & BUFFALO EATS (and DRINKS) just as much as we do! Hit the LINK IN BIO to check ..." (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)
• Buffalo Schools: "Congratulations Bennett Tigers — Section VI Class AA football champs for the second consecutive year!" (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)

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