🌱 Mental Health Experts Wanted + UB Receives $50K Research Grant

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 33 Low: 22.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today:

1. Buffalo lawmakers are looking for mental health experts to serve on a new Community Police Advisory Committee. Members of the Common Council say these experts will help develop and propose better mental health policies for the Buffalo Police Department. Applications to serve on the new committee are due by Wednesday, Apr. 16. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. The University at Buffalo has received a $50,000 grant to study how pandemic policy and federal aid impacted the college experiences of low-income student-mothers. The project is funded by the Spencer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the support of education research. It will be led by Margaret Sallee, Ph.D., associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the UB Graduate School of Education. (Press Release Desk)
3. A community organization in Buffalo is offering free summer programs for youth up to 16 years old. The Willie Hutch Jones Educational And Sports Programs include soccer, softball, rowing, baseball, and more and are available to all male and female youth who are residents of Buffalo or Lackawanna. Registration is open now online or by phone. (wyrk.com)

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Today in Buffalo:

• National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony At Buffalo Naval Park's Monuments Garden(9:00 AM)
• Itty Bitty Storytime At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• T'ai Chi Chih With Denise Miller At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Celebrate Easter early with tickets to Easter Eggsperience! Hunt for eggs around the Buffalo Zoo, snap a photo with the Easter bunny and friends, and take a few spins on the carousel on Apr. 9-10. (Facebook)
• Buffalo has always known how to rock! Join author Rick Falkowski at the Buffalo History Museum tomorrow night for a presentation that will focus on the musicians, bands, clubs, concert halls, DJs, and personalities that brought rock music to our community through the decades. (Instagram)
• The School of Dance Spring registration is open at JCC Buffalo! These 10-week sessions will conclude with a live showcase for family and friends to watch! Spots are filling up fast, so register today. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.