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Coffee in hand, Buffalo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want student-grown holiday plants from a Buffalo school greenhouse?
  • How a suspected fake loan led to two felony arrests
  • Why Buffalo’s snowstorms can dump inches on one neighborhood, not another

Also on today's calendar: Jingle Bell Jam and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Buffalofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Buffalofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 20 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Snow and flurries at times, temps: high: 26, low: 19.
  • Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2025 McKinley PS #305 Horticulture Holiday Sale (buffalorising.com) — McKinley PS #305 on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo is running its 2025 Horticulture Holiday Sale during school hours, inviting neighbors to buy student-grown holiday plants and arrangements. Proceeds support the school’s four-year horticulture program, which trains 24–48 students annually for green-industry careers, internships, and FFA competitions that can help beautify nearby streets like Elmwood and Hertel.
   

2. Two men accused attempting to defraud local financial institution (wgrz.com) — Police say two men are facing multiple felony charges after allegedly using stolen identities to secure a fraudulent loan from a North Tonawanda financial institution, in a case reported out of Buffalo. Detectives arrested one suspect when he returned to the bank and another after stopping the vehicle nearby, and both are now charged with grand larceny, identity theft, and related offenses.
   

3. What is lake effect snow? Why it lands in Buffalo, Rochester and Mohawk Valley (uticaod.com) — If you’ve ever wondered why Buffalo can get buried in snow while nearby areas stay relatively clear, this explainer breaks down how Lake Erie fuels our intense, narrow bands of lake-effect snow. It compares Buffalo’s fewer but heavier bursts to Rochester’s more frequent, lighter events and highlights how wind direction and warm lake water combine to create our notorious winter dumps.
   

4. US women's hockey team beats Canada 4-1 in Edmonton to sweep Rivalry Series (stamfordadvocate.com) — Buffalo hockey fans got a shout-out as the U.S. women’s team’s dominant 6-1 win in Buffalo earlier in the Rivalry Series was highlighted in a recap of their 4-1 clincher over Canada in Edmonton. The Americans swept the four-game set by a combined 24-7 score, setting the stage for their next showdown with Canada at the Milan Olympics in February.
   

5. Buffalo Police mourn loss of retired K9 Georgie, honored for years of service (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Buffalo residents are being asked to remember retired police K9 Georgie, who served the city from 2015 to 2021 and died this week at age 12. The Buffalo Police Department credits her dual narcotics and patrol training with aiding many investigations and says she spent retirement as a beloved family dog with her handler, Officer Christina Colosimo.
   

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    Sunday December 14
  • Bumpin Uglies
    Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St, Buffalo
    7:30 pm

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    Wednesday was LOST on November 26, 2025 in Buffalo, NY 14213 near Bird ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Niagara Grant)
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    He/she has been hanging around my porch a lot and scarfing down food. There is a tag, but I can't get close enough to read it. I'm worried this cat… (Nextdoor Niagara Grant)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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