🌱 Masten District Council Seat + Walk for Homeless Youth + Ice Storm

Hello, everybody! Here is your fresh copy of the Buffalo Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• Common Council seats
• Response to ice storm
• No Mow May

But first, today's weather:

A wintry mix in the p.m.. High: 40. Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Buffalo today:

1. Zeneta Everhart, mother of 20-year-old Zaire Goodman who was shot during the May 14th Massacre, has been endorsed by the Democratic party for Buffalo Common Council seat in the Masten District. She received the endorsement instead of India Walton, who had announced her candidacy earlier this year. Both will be on the ballot during the primaries. (WGRZ 2)
2. This weekend, a 5k walk at Delaware Park raised thousands of dollars for Compass House of Buffalo. Compass House, which is a youth homeless shelter, will spend the $14,000 raised on the shelter's resource center, transitional housing and a rapid re-housing program. (WIVB 4)
3. The newest addition to the list of strange winter events Buffalo has seen this season, last week's ice storm still coats the city. The thickness of the ice as well as extreme temperatures rendered salt less effective than usual. By this afternoon, the snow should turn to rain and the ice should continue to melt. (The Buffalo News)
4. Buffalo is one of many cities now participating in conservation campaign"No Mow May." North Council Member Joseph Golombek Jr. explains why people should participate, saying"Studies show that lawns that participate in No Mow May have three to five more pollinators that lawns that do not...By supporting this initiative, Buffalo Common Council hopes to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and promote environmental conservation efforts." (The Buffalo News)
5. The SPCA gave out free vaccines for Western New York cats this weekend. They will be doing another free vaccine clinic on March 18th. (WIVB 4)

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Today in Buffalo:

• “Exploring Underground” with Explore & More @ Bloneva Bond Primary School! Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 9:30 AM
• Crafts and Corks: Beer Lovers! Buffalo State University, 6:00 PM
• Beginner Italian Class! Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo, 7:15 PM
• Singer-Songwriter Showcase! Nietzsche's, 8:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Sunshine at School: "Golden skies and #UBTrueBlue vibes ☀☁😌 #UBuffalo" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Kittens in the Animal Shelter: "Did someone say kittens?! The rumors are true!" (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• SPoT Coffee Hamburg Giveaway: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with SPoT Coffee Hamburg to give away a Breakfast for You and 3 Friends ($75-$100 value).⁠ ⁠" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Golf & Tap: "Level Up Your Golf Game at The Links Golf & Tap This Winter⁠ ⁠ The best part about the winter months is the opportunity to explore some of the indoor offerings throughout WNY." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Burmese Food: "In South Buffalo’s Valley neighborhood, not far from the Powerhouse development, there’s a new owner behind the polished wooden bar at 150 Babcock St." (Andrew Galarneau via Instagram)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

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