🌱 Ludington Street Accident + Homeless Shelter Needs New Van

Hey, people of Buffalo! Sean Peek here with your brand-new copy of the Buffalo Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a snow shower; breezy. High: 41 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that happened Wednesday night on Ludington Street. According to a Buffalo Police spokesperson, a male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle around 10:45 p.m. in the 200 block of Ludington Street. The 43-year-old Cheektowaga man was declared dead at the scene. (WGRZ.com)
2. A Buffalo emergency family homeless shelter is asking for community support to replace its van following a crash. Family Promise of WNY (FPWNY) said the 12-passenger van is used to transport the families it serves, two weeks ago the van was in a serious accident and has been deemed a total loss by its insurance company. FPWNY said the van is critical to its effort and each day it doesn't have a van the families suffer. (WKBW-TV)
3. Buffalo police are launching an annual Auto Theft Prevention Effort. (Spectrum News)
4. A Canadian investor has paid $3.1 million for 23 Buffalo homes. (Buffalo Business First)
5. A Buffalo-based startup wants to harness crowdfunding on behalf of struggling college students. (Buffalo Business First)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.