🌱 Upcoming Election + Snow Removal Plan + Taste of Bazaar

Hello again, everybody! It's Wednesday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news about...

• Snow removal plans
• Taste of Bazaar fundraiser
• Vax Visit program

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 62. Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. In the upcoming election, four candidates are competing for Buffalo City Court seats. Three of these candidates, JaHarr S. Pridgen, Samuel P. Davis and Gary A. Wilson, are Democrat judges, while the fourth candidate, Christina G. Holdsworth, is running Republican. The term is ten years. Read more about each candidate at The Buffalo News.
2. The 2022-2023 snow removal plan has been presented to the Common Council. The plan outlines improvements by using GPS to improve efficiency and accuracy. Learn more at WGRZ 2.
3. To ease the setbacks caused by the fire at the West Side Bazaar, the Buffalo Sabres and Delaware North are hosting a 'Taste of the Bazaar' fundraiser. At the fundraiser, guests will be able to have their favorite beloved food from vendors from the Bazaar while financially helping to ensure the restaurants' futures. The fundraiser will be November 3rd at 12 P.M. For more information, visit Buffalo Rising.
4. Beginning this month, Erie County is offering free and confidential monkeypox vaccinations to all eligible residents through the outreach "Vax Visit" program. To schedule an at-home vaccine, all you have to do is call 716-858-2929 and press option 2. To find out more information and learn if you qualify, read Niagara Frontier Publications.
5. The NYS Opioid Settlement Advisory Board has delivered a proposal to the state on how to use over $128 million in settlement funds. Most notably, it recommends using 2% on harm reduction, 12% to treatment plans, and 16% to hiring in the field of addiction services. Read more at WGRZ 2.

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Today in Buffalo:

• Collections Live: Geology with Joe! Buffalo Museum of Science. November 2nd, 11:00 A.M. Details!
• Movie Matinee: Flubber (1997)! Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. November 2nd, 4:00 P.M. Details!
• Ouija Macc Concert! Recc Room. November 2nd, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Night Sky in the Dome! Buffalo Museum of Science. November 2nd, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Live Dead '69 Concert! Sportsmen's Tavern. November 2nd, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Fortunate Youth Concert! Buffalo Iron Works. November 2nd, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins! KeyBank Center. November 2nd, 7:30 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Giveaway: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Tupelo Honey Spa to give away a Spa Party Package for 4 ($600 - $1000 value)!⁠ ⁠ Customize your package by choosing 3 services from their large menu of spa offerings (waxing, massage, reiki and mor..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Reminder of the Holiday Season at The Buffalo Zoo: "Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo is back for another holiday season! Enjoy the Zoo after hours as you stroll through our illuminated winter wonderland. Zoo Lights kicks off on Sunday, November 27, 2022, and runs select nights through Januar..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• Dogs in Halloween Costume: "WAIT: You can’t trick or treat the day after! Oh, OK 👻 #dogsofbuffalo #trickortreat #dogsincostumes #halloween #latetrickortreaters #wegavethemcandyanyway" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Nancy Macko Art via the Buffalo Museum of Science: "Artist Nancy Macko examines the plight of bees as their populations continue to decline year over year. Macko looks closely at the world of bees, not only to examine their biology and somatic features, but also to study their habitat and..." (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)
• The Grange Community Kitchen: "If we decide to do another #BestDishBuffalo tournament, @thegrangecommunitykitchen’s Hummus will definitely be a high seed. Just a perfect dish. The broccoli ‘Nduja pizza with chili honey was a bomb main course too. 📸 x @markgoodwin10 #..." (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)

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