Buffalo Daily: Everything Going On Today (Tue, Aug 30)

Hello there, Buffalo. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Two men shot on Hewitt Avenue | Crime News (Buffalo News)
2. Buffalo police investigating after two men were shot on Hewitt Avenue (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. WellNow Urgent Care moves headquarters to Chicago - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
4. African American Veterans Monument Gala (Step Out Buffalo)
5. WNY pawn shop business increases amid financial difficulties (Spectrum News)
6. Developers from Buffalo and Rochester team up for affordable housing project near Broadway Market (Buffalo News)
7. South Buffalo native competes in 'America's Got Talent' (WGRZ.com)
8. Double shooting on Hewitt sends men to ECMC (WIVB.com - News 4)
9. Pickup in WNY housing inventory means more opportunity and time for buyers (Buffalo News)
10. Contractors fall short for a Buffalo woman's home repair grant (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
11. Lactalis American Group leverages Galbani's ricotta for Buffalo growth - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
12. Erie County has 26 homes with a million-plus asking price. Here's where you'll find them. - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
13. How many health care workers left the field in Buffalo? And which industries did they go to? - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
14. CleanFiber raises $8.5 million to expand Buffalo facility (The Business Journals)
15. Exhibit Opening: “Artifacts: Burchfield Themed Photographs” (Step Out Buffalo)
16. Moxie-Themed Displays Planned for Curtain Up! (Buffalo Rising)
17. 'Coleus and Creatures' exhibit brings new meaning to 'plant life' at Botanical Gardens (Niagara Frontier Publications)
18. West Seneca pool demolition on hold | wgrz.com (WGRZ.com)
19. Sweet Buffalo: ‘Dogs are People, Too’ event to benefit animal rescue (WIVB.com - News 4)
20. Serving those who are homeless or on the brink of homelessness (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
21. BestSelf Behavioral Health 24/7 Virtual Treatment Centers Helping Combat Opioid Crisis (WGRZ.com)
22. Two arrested in connection with shooting death of Buffalo man in Pennsylvania (Buffalo News)
23. Former Bills, friends & family keep Lt. Aaron Salter’s legacy alive (WIVB.com - News 4)
24. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper continues push to restore key creek with "Scajaquada September" (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
25. Buffalo Next: Hospitals in WNY and beyond still spending BIG on travel workers (Buffalo News)
26. WNY parents hopeful as schools loosen COVID restrictions (Spectrum News)
27. ECMC medical rehab unit ranks above Top 20 North American trauma programs in case complexity and outcomes (Niagara Frontier Publications)
28. Buffalo Public School District issues transportation schedules, anticipates critical shortage of bus drivers (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
29. Town of Tonawanda PD investigating Parker Blvd. ‘targeted double homicide’ (WIVB.com - News 4)
30. Crime Stoppers offering $7,500 for information on north Buffalo homicide (WIVB.com - News 4)

Today in Buffalo:

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo: "Sometimes you gotta get creative to get that back itch!" (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "Sometimes you gotta get creative to get that back itch!" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Homes: "Stephen W Howell House Dearborn Street - Blackrock" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Visit Buffalo Niagara: "#InTheBUF: Tales of Visitors to Buffalo Heather, a 716 ex-pat who lives in Germany, was spotted at @duende.silocity with her brother Mark, a Buffalo-based photographer. "I've lived in Stuttgart, Germany for 15 years, my husband is Germa..." (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Blutusk Tech to give away a pair of Pro-certified AirPods Pro® headphones ($159 value).⁠ ⁠ AirPods Pro have been designed to deliver Active Noise Cancellation for immersive sound, Transparency mode..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Buffalo Cigar Festival 2022⁠ ⁠ Saturday, September 17⁠ ⁠ Wings Meeting Place, 3964 California Rd, Orchard Park 14127⁠ ⁠ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm⁠ ⁠ ABOUT THE EVENT: ⁠ ⁠ Calling all cigar and music enthusiasts: Bac..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo History Museum: "Have you wondered why the name Nancy Bowen is affixed to the back of our Museum? @wgrzpete stopped by recently to share the story of Bowen, an Indigenous woman who was tried for murder nearly a century ago in a sensational case that mad..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• GObike Buffalo: "Bicycle infrastructure pays dividends." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo: "On Sunday, we celebrated our new state-of-the-art pickleball courts with over 100 members, donors, staff, and the best players in WNY! With over 50 players in attendance, we saw intense action with a tournament-style play where teams pla..." (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo Waterfront: "Sublime With Rome plays the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Outer Harbor Concert Series on September 23rd! • Tickets on sale now at: tixr.com/e/47056 • Outer Harbor Concerts take place at the Lakeside Event Lawn presented by Upstate Honda De..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo: "Drunk driving is out of control in our city. Absolutely out of control. This is College/Cottage this past weekend. https://streamable.com/6drgtx" (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo: "In case you haven't noticed yet, we have a coffee bar in each of our lobbies! ️ Enjoy a free cup of coffee on us! Cream and Sugar are available." (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo: "Our region is transitioning toward prioritizing accessibility and safety for all road users, especially those who walk, bike, and use transit. Our community workshop plays a critical role in that push for accessibility for cyclists from ..." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo: "Honor your loved one in a special way! Buy a memorial shining star that highlights your loved one's name to be included in the Harvest Fest's program book as a beautiful tribute to someone you hold close to your heart. To purchase your m..." (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• Upstate Indie Weddings: "Obsessing big time over this suite from @gpinvitations ! 🤌🤌🤌 Go bold, babes! Meet Liz and find your wedding vendors in our directory! Link in bio! @hannahbryerton @evlevents @williams_florist @theannexwny" (Upstate Indie Weddings via Instagram)
• JCC Buffalo: "Did you know that we have books for our People of the Book Speaker Series?! Please access the books ahead of time before the local author's events. Books are available for purchase at the front desk of either of our locations! Check o..." (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• University at Buffalo Police - UB Police: "For the week of 08/23/2022 - 08/30/2022, your UB Police handled 611 incidents. You can learn more here. https://www.buffalo.edu/police... Photograph of students moving into..." (University at Buffalo Police - UB Police via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hedgewood/Ericson: "Yellow Jackets. - Looking for recommendations for exterminators. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Audubon Park: "Does anyone have a dependable snowplow company they would recommend for the upcoming season? - (Audubon Community)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Williamsville/Clarence: "Meanwhile at Grandparents Daycare: - Me: The terror toddler is asleep. Wife: How did you get her to sleep so fast? Me: I sang to her. Wife: She fell asleep out of self defense." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lincoln Park/Tonawanda: "Hey everyone - just wondering how people in the Town of Tonawanda are having issues with their water pressure? - When I moved into my house I had a lot of issues because of old galvanized plumbing. About a month ago I had ALL of the plum..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lackawanna: "I just want to say to all the people out there that are taking deposits and not doing the work shame on you.. - that is called stealing. When you take somebody’s money and give them nothing in return. you should be ashamed of yourself to..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carriage Park: "Can anybody tell me what these green arrows are for that have been marked on the sidewalk? - I've seen them in several places. This happens to be on Oakbrook near Glenmar." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bucyrus Heights: "A King Among Fishers (REPOST) - Introduction: Good morning everyone and welcome to another edition of Bird Post, A NextDoor series about the avian beauties of Western New York and abroad. This is a repost because I have some new video fo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Seneca: "I just read an article from Consumer Reports that said 2015 to 2021 Hyundais and Kias are being targeted by thieves. - An immobilizer for these older vehicles should be on the market in October. The 2022's already have the immobilizer. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Five Aisles: "So much shame. - Does anyone else have a drinking problem? I am interested in resources that don't require in person meeting.) I need some help. No one ever posts about this, am I the only one?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Richardson/Olmsted: "My roommate witnessed a group of roughly 10 young men walking down Parkdale ave checking car doors last night (8/28), it was reported to police. - just want to get the word out so people make sure they lock their vehicles and don't leave..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Cheektowaga: "The news reported energy costs have soared. - Will that will occur in WNY? Only if we continue with this Biden-Administration." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood Village: "Looking for recommendations for professionals to - 1. Stain and seal a deck (see photo) 2. Anchor a giant floor mirror as seen in the photo (comes with anchoring equipment). Hang other large art work and anchor furniture to the wall." (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Sarah Loganv

About me: Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud, ” an upbringing that has given her the survivalist instinct of a hunter. Seeing her competition as nothing more than prey, Logan never backs down from a fight, and she doesn’t think twice about trading headbutts or closed fists with anyone foolish enough to try her. Starting in the U.S. independent scene in 2011, Logan quickly carved out a rugged reputation. She polished her skills in Japan, where she trained under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku at the Kaientai Dojo, and by the time headlines heralded her WWE signing in fall 2016, she had achieved notoriety in Europe and Mexico, too. Not only is Logan adrenalized by a good fight, but she’s also deceptively powerful, having won multiple Olympic weightlifting events. On the Nov. 21, 2017, edition of SmackDown LIVE, Logan suddenly burst onto the scene, alongside Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott, to systematically lay waste to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Then, the 2018 Superstar Shake-up brought her to Raw, and she proceeded to unleash anarchy nearly every Monday night with her Riott Squad cohorts. At WrestleMania 35, Logan turned in one of her most impressive performances, racking up several eliminations and finishing the over-the-top-rope melee as the runner-up. Much like she did in her youth, Logan employs a hunter's mentality whenever she steps into the squared circle, and her fellow Raw Superstars would be wise to avoid her crosshairs. Update. Update 7/21/2021

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