🌱 How will new state shelter rules hit Williamsville’s cat rescue?

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• How will new state shelter rules hit Williamsville’s cat rescue?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
• Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New York State's new animal shelter standards raise concern for small rescues (wkbw.com) — A Williamsville cat rescue is bracing for New York’s new animal shelter standards, worried stricter rules could limit how many animals small, volunteer-run operations can save. State officials say the law aims to improve animal welfare, offering grants and an initial “education-first” approach while rescues like A Purr-Fect Fit weigh costly changes in their Williamsville facility.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Williamsville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Creekview — Cami Clune
  Creekview Restaurant, 5629 Main St, Williamsville
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
  Amherst Chamber of Commerce , 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 , Williamsville
  8:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting: 7 Brew Coffee 12/18/2025
  7 Brew Coffee
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Horizon Corporation: A Not So Silent Night 12/20/2025
  Buffalo Convention Canter
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
  Amherst Chamber of Commerce , 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 , Williamsville
  8:30 am
• DMS/DHS Jazz Bands & Choirs Concert
  DHS Aud
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Wildcat Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament
  DHS Gym
• Concert Snow Date
  Depew UFSD Depew, NY 14043
• DMS Jazz Band
  Depew Middle School Depew, NY 14043
  7:00 am

Friday December 19

• Amherst Chamber Toastmasters International 12/19/25
  Amherst Chamber of Commerce , 400 Essjay Rd., Suite 150 , Amherst
  7:45 am

Saturday December 20

• Horizon Corporation: A Not So Silent Night 12/20/2025
  Buffalo Convention Canter
  6:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Village of Depew Board Meeting
  Depew, NY Calendar Depew, NY 14043

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The vehicle fire incident on I-90 exit 48A-49 has been cleared, and traffic is normal.
  3:43PM on Dec 14: A vehicle fire on I-90 westbound at exit 48A-49 is blocking the right lane. (Nextdoor )
• We always have (had) a green spotlight on our flagpole.
  Yesterday, I noticed it is now a clear spotlight! Neither me nor my husband changed out the bulb! Did someone swipe out the green for the clear… (Nextdoor Hopkins Rd - Derby Rd)

🗞 Nearby News

Cheektowaga

• WEEKENDUP ROUNDUP: Renner leads Lady Gators to second win; Salamanca boys win Maple Grove Tournament (oleanstar.com)
• Cheektowaga Police investigating fatal fire (wgrz.com)
• Lewiston Adds New License Plate Cameras At Four Major Intersections (wyrk.com)

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