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Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bill B.!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Buffalo Zoo Secures $225,000 Towards Immersive 'Expedition 360' Virtual Reality Theater Dome (buffalorising.com) — Buffalo Zoo has secured $225,000 in state funding to advance its new Expedition 360 virtual reality theater dome, part of a 10-year campus overhaul. The immersive dome will offer safaris, polar adventures, underwater journeys, and planetarium-style shows while the broader plan expands animal habitats, accessibility, and year-round educational spaces for Buffalo families.
2. 'It's a frightening prospect': Expect high winter heating bills (wkbw.com) — Buffalo and Western New York households are being warned to brace for sharply higher winter heating bills, with local heating oil prices up about 67% from last year. Experts say tight supplies of refined fuels and elevated kerosene costs could leave Buffalo homeowners facing thousands more in expenses, making home weatherproofing and conservation especially important before the cold sets in.
3. Bills Collaborate with Oxford Pennant to Bring Buffalo Flair to Highmark Stadium's Blue Moon Bar (buffalobills.com) — Buffalo fans heading to Highmark Stadium can now enjoy a Blue Moon Bar decked out with locally made Oxford Pennant banners, all cut and sewn in Buffalo. Each home game brings a new limited-edition design sold at the Bills Store and select stadium sections, celebrating Buffalo pride and Bills history throughout the season.
4. Bills fans bring early game day fun ahead of Chargers matchup (wkbw.com) — Bills fans from across the Buffalo area are already camping at Wings Flights of Hope in Orchard Park, turning the Chargers game weekend into a multi-day tailgate tradition. The $30 lot offers bathrooms, covered areas, and a friendly community vibe while also raising awareness for the nonprofit's free medical flights for patients and families.
5. WDNY joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in surge takedown exceeding $245 million in COVID-era loan fraud (irs.gov) — Federal prosecutors based in Buffalo's Western District of New York helped lead a nationwide crackdown on Paycheck Protection Program fraud, including sentencing an Oklahoma woman tied to over $30 million in losses. Local U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo says Buffalo's office remains focused on recovering taxpayer money and pursuing those who abused COVID-era relief programs meant to support small businesses.
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