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Hi Lackawanna! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new factory could reshape jobs in Lackawanna

Also on today's calendar: BUFFALO BILLS Macaron Masterclass #1 and 3 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Colder; morning snow showers, with a high of 25 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, snow showers, temps: high: 29, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NYPA Economic Development Awards to Spur Investments (einpresswire.com) — Lackawanna is set to gain a new Agri-Plastics manufacturing plant, backed by low-cost Niagara hydropower, bringing a $3.5 million investment and 26 new jobs to the city. The project is part of a broader NYPA package supporting manufacturers across Western and Northern New York with discounted power and grant funding to expand facilities and strengthen clean-energy-related supply chains.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Toddler Time Fall 2025 Twelve Week Session
    West Seneca Public Library
    10:00 am
  • Winter Market Family Event at Martin Road
    Martin Road , 245 S. Shore Blvd. , Lackawanna
    5:00 pm
  • Open Class - Happy Santa
    Painting with a Twist , The Southgate Plaza , 1054 Union Rd , West Seneca
    6:30 pm
  • WM 7/8 Band Concert
    West Middle School Buffalo, NY 14224
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Holiday Vendor Market
    McKinley Mall , 3701 McKinley Pkwy , Blasdell
    11:00 am
  • Open Class - A Soft Winter
    Painting with a Twist , The Southgate Plaza , 1054 Union Rd , West Seneca
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A disabled vehicle and an accident on I-190 South near Long Road in Grand Island are causing lane closures and delays.
    7:41AM on Dec 10: A crash on I-190 South beyond Exit 20 in Grand Island has closed the left lane. (Nextdoor )
  • A crash on Route 33 East at Suffolk Street in Buffalo is blocking the right lane, and slick roads are reported due to snow.
    7:56AM on Dec 10: Crash on Route 33 East at Suffolk Street in Buffalo closes the right lane. (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Buffalo

  • Clergy group releases first public report on Erie County jail conditions (wkbw.com)
  • 'I feel free': North Tonawanda teen released from hospital with surprise parade after urgent transplant (wkbw.com)
  • Gillibrand seeks ACA credit extensions vote opposed by GOP, warns of another government shutdown (wgrz.com)

Orchard Park

  • Orchard Park Town Board Sets Public Hearing, Vote on New Zoning Development District Around New Bills Stadium (wgrz.com)

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