🌱 Buffalo Schools Giving Meals To Community + Mother Earns DWI

Hello, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Buffalo Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Buffalo today:

1. Emergency sewer repairs are taking place on Genesee and East Huron streets in Buffalo. The City of Buffalo announced the closure of Genesee Street between Washington and East Huron Street as well as the Closure of East Huron Street between Main and Washington streets. Drivers should factor in delays, alternate routes, and increased traffic. (WGRZ.com)
2. A Cheektowaga mother has been charged with DWI following a hit-and-run accident Sunday evening. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a call just before 9:30 p.m., when it was reported that a vehicle drove through the median and damaged multiple signs. When police located the suspected vehicle, they found Heather E. Kirst, 34, and her four children under 16 inside. (WGRZ.com)
3. Buffalo Public Schools will be distributing free meals to the community today, Aug. 23, and next Tuesday. Schools will be distributing seven-days worth of breakfast and lunch meals with fresh produce and dairy products from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Any child 18 years and younger may receive the meals while adults may pick up meals for their household. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

Today in Buffalo:

• Story Time: Fairy Tales At Lake Shore Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Computer Coach At Lancaster Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Swing That Music Fat Tuesday At River Grill (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shifting into the fall can be a perfect time to expand the family and relieve packed shelters. Duckie is a sweet, smiley pitbull and Jem the kitten has unique black and white patterns. Visit the link to view all the available pets in Buffalo-area shelters. (Buffalo Patch)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Buffalo. Available openings include Customer Service, Warehousing, and Physical Therapy. (Buffalo Patch)
• A local baker has turned her Bills playoff celebration cookies into a business. She currently offers a Buffalo collection with Frank’s Red Hot-, Bison Dip-, Rooties Blue Cheese-, and chicken wing-shaped cookies. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.