🌱 Buffalo Daily: Everything Going On Today (Tue, Sep 27)

Good morning, friends! It's me, Contributing Writer, your host of the Buffalo Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Halloween returns to the Buffalo Zoo
• Buffalo man gets 7 year sentence
• Expensive real estate transactions

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An afternoon shower or two. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. Buffalo rapper to posthumously feature DMX on new song (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. Chipotle to replace Tokyo II Seafood & Steakhouse in North Buffalo - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
3. Mercy Hospital becomes first in Western NY to use Pulsara patient app (Spectrum News)
4. [BN] Things To Do: Halloween returns to the Buffalo Zoo, Lit City Celebration and artisan festivals (Buffalo News)
5. New report: Buffalo's historic districts boost economy, racial equity (Buffalo News)
6. DEC announces WNY youth-only pheasant hunting weekend (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
7. Buffalo man sentenced to seven years in prison (WIVB.com - News 4)
8. Buffalo is first city in nation with war memorial for Black veterans of all American conflicts (WXXI News)
9. August's high-end real-estate transactions in Erie County, New York - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
10. Waterfront Watch: Grand Island Hotel Going Residential (Buffalo Rising)

Today in Buffalo:

• Toddler story dance hour at the library (10AM)
• Mommy and me brunch (12PM)
• Happy hour at Buffalo Brews (6:30PM)

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo: "Ice treats make Mondays a bit easier!" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Homes: "Tillinghast Place - Parkside" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "Ice treats make Mondays a bit easier!" (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter: "Super excited for our fall festival Paws & Pumpkins 🐾🎃🐾 this weekend at MaeLen Farm in Marilla! Always a fun family event, bring your dogs dressed up for our costume contest, get your pumpkins and other fall decorations from our hosts..." (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with White Dog Vintage to give away a private shopping experience for you and 2 friends.⁠ ⁠ This prize includes:⁠ - one on one styling with owner of White Dog Vintage, Jordan Wexler⁠ - $100 to spend dur..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Experience Buffalo State at Undergraduate and Graduate Fall Open House 📆 Saturday, October 8, and Saturday, November 19 ⁠ 📍 SUNY Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 ⁠ ⏰ 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ⁠ 👇 ABO..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "We need to have a talk. So please, take a seat. 😳 @dogdaysofbuffalo 🐕 #dogsofbuffalo #dogsinchairs #takeaseat #weneedtotalk #whatsup #ididntdoit" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "Fall is officially here, but it won't last forever. Head to our link in bi🍂 for the 6 things you absolutely *must* do this season!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State College: "Bengals at Work 💼 Jessica Corrigan, '12, is right at the heart of Buffalo’s rising tech scene as the director of @mandt_bank's Tech Academy! Tap the 🔗 in our bio to read her story" (SUNY Buffalo State College via Instagram)
• Buffalo Schools: "Happening today at 5:00 pm." (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)
• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: "The Irish Classical Theatre Company in Buffalo, NY presents outstanding productions at The Andrews Theatre, the area’s only true theatre-in-the-round, providing an intimate setting for its audience members. It aims to present the greates..." (Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo via Facebook)
• Upstate Indie Weddings: "🙌 O B S E S S E D 🙌 is an understatement with this couple and their floral adornments on their wedding day. 🤌 to everyone involved and congrats, love birds! . . . . Design+Styling+Planning+Coordination: @curatedmess.co Photography: @d..." (Upstate Indie Weddings via Instagram)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo: "We currently have multiple "Hospice In-Patient Unit Registered Nurse" positions open. Apply today at https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/careers" (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo Waterfront: "THIS FRIDAY is Soul Train Theme Night presented by ROAR Logistics, Inc. at the Roller Rink at Canalside. Come on down and get groovy with us from 6-10:00PM. Ft. a live D.J. spinning the most soul filled hits and $1.00 off drinks. Soul Tr..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• University at Buffalo Police - UB Police: "For the week of 09/20/2022 - 09/27/2022, your UB Police handled 557 incidents. You can learn more here. https://www.buffalo.edu/police... Photograph of fireworks o..." (University at Buffalo Police - UB Police via Facebook)
• Buffalo Eats: "If you aren’t using apple picking at @lynoakenfarms as an excuse to grab tacos (and other Mexican goods) at @tacosmontealban, then what are you even doing this fall. 📸x @dburtless" (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)
• University at Buffalo: "When catching Z’s turns deadly. 💤 Why #SleepApnea is so lethal for Black men, and what can be done about it, according to #UBuffalo research. 🔽" (University at Buffalo via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo: "Signage and paint at 2- or 4-way stops do little to protect kids and adults from drivers these days. Roundabouts, elevated crosswalks, elevated intersections can force drivers to slow down. In the meantime, never trust that a driver sees..." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282: "🦌Deadline Approaching🦌 BPFFA Big Buck Contest! Calling All BFD Firefighters, Retirees, Friends & Family Sign up deadline: September 30th Entry Cost: $25.00 FREE HAT UPON ENTRY https://woorise.com/bfdbigbuck... To sign up V..." (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood North: "Have my windows open and heard about 10 separate cops cars with sirens on speed down Sheridan Dr. - Sounded like something more serious than a crash. Any updates or knowledge?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lackawanna: "Hello everyone. - Just joined a few days ago. I own WNY First Choice Construction . Wnyfirstchoice.com . We are primarily a roofing company. I am also a Licensed and insured General Contractor, Can help with quite a bit or point you in ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Cheektowaga: "I have gone through a lot in my life!! - With health issues. But now I troubled because of the increase in rents. I live in a apartment rent was $935 and increased to $1085. Yes I am wheelchair Bound with no legs and receive Belmont to ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, French Rd/Clinton St: "I've seen people looking for lawn care recommendations and wanted to share this company I came across called LawnStarter - you can set up regular services online and get your first mow for $19 using this link! - http://lwns.co/b6tZHq/202..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood Village: "Hi neighbors! - We have a one bedroom apt for rent in EV. Where is the best place to list it? I have it on FB marketplace, Zillow and Craigslist but I’d like to reach those who appreciate this neighborhood. Thanks in advance for your adv..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkside: "Hi Parkside neighbors, We have T Mobile home internet service. - In the past week, we have experienced loss of service every 30-90 minutes. This is a problem since my husband and I both work from home and lose our vpn connection when th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kaisertown: "Hello - I have lived in the Kaisertown area for almost 10 years and want to know more about things going on in the neighborhood. Is there a block club established? Are there any groups or activities that my boys can be involved in, ages ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamburg Big Tree/Bayview: "Looking for clean fill and or topsoil to create a mound near the street in my yard! - Located off Big Tree Rd near Penn Pixie. The Town keeps plowing part of the road onto my lawn every Winter and all Spring & Summer I was put on a "Wai..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Williamsville/Clarence: "My primary Dr is retiring, so I’ve been seeking a new Primary . - . I was referred by a few to Dr. Yellamraju R. Kumar, MD . . anyone familiar or go to this Dr? . . your thoughts?" (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Contributing Writer

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