🌱 See what’s new at Harlem Road’s upgraded Buffalo River access
Good day West Seneca! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s new at Harlem Road’s upgraded Buffalo River access
- How a $5.1M Harlem Road project will change your commute.
- Why West Seneca police say locking your car matters more than ever
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 40.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper completes enhancements at Harlem Road Buffalo Blueway Site on Buffalo River (wnypapers.com) — West Seneca residents now have improved access to the Buffalo River at the Harlem Road fishing access site, thanks to new ADA-accessible fishing, paddling, and walking features created with town and state partners. These upgrades are part of the expanding Buffalo Blueway network, aimed at boosting recreation, ecotourism, and a healthier waterfront across Western New York. 
• Massive pothole paving project set for New York State (bigfrog104.com) — Drivers in West Seneca can expect major improvements on Harlem Road thanks to a $5.1 million state paving project starting this paving season. It’s part of Governor Hochul’s broader $600 million plan to repave roads and fill 175,000 potholes statewide, aiming to make commutes smoother and safer across New York.
• Police warn of increase in break-ins and car thefts tied to unlocked homes and vehicles (wkbw.com) — Police in West Seneca are warning neighbors about a rise in break-ins and car thefts tied to unlocked homes and vehicles, including incidents near Seneca Street, Harlem Road, and Heather Hill Drive. Officers urge residents to lock doors, remove valuables from cars, and stay alert as similar crimes spread across Erie County and nearby South Buffalo.
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Open Class - Sand Island Lighthouse
Painting with a Twist, The Southgate Plaza, 1054 Union Rd, West Seneca
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Students of Excellence Dinner
West Seneca East Senior High School , 1245 Seneca Creek Road , West Seneca
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Drafts at the NFL Draft
West Seneca Chamber-Commerce , 1300 Union Rd , Buffalo
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Women In Business Breakfast
West Seneca Chamber-Commerce , 1300 Union Rd , Buffalo
8:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Wednesday April 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Stop The Violence Coalition In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch , Auditorium , Sloan
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Buffalo Dream Center Food Pantry Site
LaSalle Courts , 110 Blum Ave , Buffalo
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Buffalo String Works Soirée
The Caz , 2221 Seneca St , Buffalo
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Open Class - Mountain Wildflowers
Painting with a Twist , 3735 Union Rd , Cheektowaga
6:30 pm -
Community Diaper Giveaway In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch , Auditorium, Meeting Room , Sloan
12:00 pm -
Happy Hydrangeas
Painting with a Twist , 3735 Union Rd , Cheektowaga
1:00 pm -
The Seven Wonders
Electric City , 433 Pearl St , Buffalo
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Joe Rozler, The Elton John Show
West Falls Center for the Arts , 1863 Davis Rd , West Falls
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Lackawanna
- Erie County comptroller proposes sharing surplus cash with Tonawanda, Lackawanna, Buffalo (wkbw.com)
- IEP for families of school-age children - Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine (buffalohealthyliving.com)
- Step into Spring with Free Health Screenings, Giveaways, and Resources at Good for the Neighborhood Events (buffalohealthyliving.com)
Cheektowaga
- 22 Matthew Ln Unit Left, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (realtor.com)
- How can violence at Walden Galleria be reduced? (audacy.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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