🌱 Buffalo Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Mon, Sep 26)

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Natalie, your host of the Buffalo Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

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But first, your daily weather:

• Monday: Breezy with thunderstorms. High: 59 Low: 56.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two. High: 58 Low: 52.
• Wednesday: A morning shower. High: 56 Low: 48.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 55 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Starbucks says it wants union bargaining to begin (Spectrum News)
2. Canisius College Athletics to sell 'Choose Love' shirts to benefit Lt. Aaron Salter Memorial Scholarship Fund (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. Former Buffalo Sabre arraigned on criminal contempt charge (WIVB.com - News 4)
4. Former NFTA bus driver pleads guilty for compensation fraud (WIVB.com - News 4)
5. Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc. BizSpotlight - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)
6. Official GOP Committee in Amherst Hosting Election Denial Event - WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY (WNYMedia.net)
7. Buffalo is first city in nation with war memorial for Black veterans of all American conflicts (WBFO)
8. Hispanic Heritage Month: Sabores de mi Tierra bringing authentic Colombian and Cuban to the Queen City (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
9. Buffalo, What's Next?: Public Lands and Public Memorials (WBFO)
10. 74-year-old man in critical condition after being hit by SUV on Niagara Falls Boulevard (WIVB.com - News 4)
11. Police: 2 BB guns recovered at South Buffalo Tops Markets (WIVB.com - News 4)
12. Sutton Secures Delaware Avenue Baptist Church (Buffalo Rising)
13. Lake-effect rain will keep Buffalo weather messy until midweek (Buffalo News)
14. Buffalo man who was passenger in vehicle that drove through police blockade pleads guilty to gun charge (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
15. Water spout view from 22nd floor of seneca one (WGRZ.com)
16. Grand Island man indicted on gun charges in connection to road rage incident on the I-190 (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
17. Natale Development unveils renovated Aldrich & Ray building as The Dorian (Buffalo News)
18. Bridge closure on Route 5 to start Friday (WIVB.com - News 4)
19. Project Best Life | What are the combined benefits of having a Mental Health & Fitness practice? (Buffalo Rising)
20. Viewpoints: Buffalo Courier-Express is still missed, 40 years after its final edition (Buffalo News)
21. Grant/Potomac Mixed-Use Building Planned (Buffalo Rising)
22. Papa John's joins The Grid (Buffalo Rising)
23. Second Generation Theatre Presents THE SECRET GARDEN:Spring Version (Broadway World)
24. Developer Angelo Natale plans 12-story residential tower on Niagara (WGRZ.com)
25. 24 nonprofit leaders of color named as 2022 Fellows by The John R. Oishei Foundation (Niagara Frontier Publications)
26. Buffalo gas prices drop 10 cents in a week (WIVB.com - News 4)
27. At Winfield's Pub, a family restaurant in the truest fashion (Buffalo News)
28. What's next for USS The Sullivans? (Spectrum News)
29. Home sales slow nationally – but not in Buffalo (Buffalo News)
30. Independent Health's Karen Brim focuses on STEM careers for girls - Buffalo Business First (The Business Journals)

Coming up in Buffalo:

Monday, September 26

Tuesday, September 27

Wednesday, September 28

Thursday, September 29

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Zoo: "Fish is on the menu for today’s tailgate! ❤️🏈💙 #GoBills #SquishTheFish" (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "Fish is on the menu for today’s tailgate! ❤️🏈💙 #GoBills #SquishTheFish" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "Another Friday birthday party here at the Zoo! Today we celebrated Ralphie, our red-footed tortoise, who turned 39 years old! Happy Birthday, Ralphie, we hope you enjoyed that giant watermelon cake! 🐢🍉🎉" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "✨ never forget ✨ Tw: @billsmafiababes (original poster unknown)" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State College: "A fantastic night for the “Bengals Bouncing Back” Homecoming Pep Rally and Party in the Quads with @lifeatbuffstate and @buffstateusg Tomorrow: Don’t miss @buffalostateathletics Men's Soccer vs. Oneonta at 1 p.m. and Buffalo State Foot..." (SUNY Buffalo State College via Instagram)
• Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc.: "Our adoption center is open both days this weekend. On Saturday we will be there from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday we will be there from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The below dogs will be in attendance on Saturday and their ho..." (Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc. via Facebook)
• Step Out Buffalo: "Best caption wins a prize 👇 Tw: @nfl" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• The Buffalo Zoo: "Another Friday birthday party here at the Zoo! Today we celebrated Ralphie, our red-footed tortoise, who turned 39 years old! Happy Birthday, Ralphie, we hope you enjoyed that giant watermelon cake! 🐢🍉🎉" (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "Love the Server at this Drive-thru ☕️ @randal_rescuerussell 🐶 #dogsofbuffalo #drivethru #drivethrucoffee #coffeerun #hamburgcommunityplayground #timhortons #friendlyserver #howcanihelpyou" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "😤MOOD😫 FINAL Bills 19-Dolphins 21 🏈 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalobills #dogsofbuffaloboosterclub #billieve #circlethewagons @buffalofambase @buffalobills @thebuffalofanatics #billsmafia #nfl #billsdogs #buffalofanatics" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "You’re invited to a Tailgate Party! 🏈 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalobills #dogsofbuffaloboosterclub #squishthefish @buffalofambase @buffalobills @thebuffalofanatics #billsmafia #nfl #billsdogs #buffalofanatics #whereelsewouldyouratherbe" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "SOB SPOTLIGHT: Come for the Cinnamon Rolls & Stay for the Handcrafted Breakfast & Lunch Options at Kaylena Marie’s Bakery If your perfect weekend involves treating yourself to brunch at your favorite local cafe, then you’re going to wan..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with New Image Anti-Aging Center to give away One Year of Free Facials.⁠ ⁠ This prize is good for 1 free facial every month for a whole year!Choose from a standard facial, anti aging facial or acne faci..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Step Out Buffalo: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're giving away an overnight vineyard retreat + fall fun getaway for up to 4 people in honor of one of our new SOB accounts, @stepoufbuffalo.thingstodo! ⁠ ⁠ This giveaway includes: ⁠ - a stay in one of the cabins at ..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Homes: "Tillinghast Place - Parkside" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc.: "Unfortunately, Bibi is still missing 😞. Her family has reached out to us asking for help in getting the word out. Please share this post - We would appreciate it very much, thank you!" (Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc. via Facebook)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "✴️ PUPPY FRIYAY✴️ 🐶 Today’s Puppy FriYAY Star is Sweet Pea! Sweet Pea is an 11 week old Pomeranian, who joined our family in July, and has been wreaking havoc in our home ever since. She may be small, but she is (extra) mighty! Her ..." (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "We’re off to a beautiful start for the 2022 #GalaAtTheGardens. Beautiful plants, lights, music, and people! 💚🌱 #PlantedAndGrowing" (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Kevin Rybczyński: "A view in my city……………. Buffalo NY………… . . #billsmafia #buffalo #buffalony #ny #newyork #wny #716 #buffalocentralterminal #trainstation #oldclock #vintagewatch #aviewinmycity" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)
• Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282: "🇺🇸🚨Toast the Fallen and the Brave🚨🇺🇸 As we toll the bell for our heroes, our legends and our friends, let it be known that that bell echoes forever. Echoes of memories of the good times and the bad of which from their leadership an..." (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "BUFFALO SUNSET 🌅 @nora_the_st.berdoodle 🐕 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalosunset #bernedoodle #buffaloouterharbor #lakeeriesunset #lakeerie #edwardcotterfireboat #fireboat" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Museum of Science: "Our volunteer Brian took Stuffy on a weekend adventure! They headed down to Cook Forest, Pennsylvania -- known for its stands of old growth forest, the park’s Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural La..." (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State College: "A fantastic night for the “Bengals Bouncing Back” Homecoming Pep Rally and Party in the Quads with Life at Buff State and United Students Government at Buffalo State! Tomorrow: Don’t miss Buffalo State Bengals Athletics Men's Soccer vs. ..." (SUNY Buffalo State College via Facebook)
• Dogs Of Buffalo: "HALFTIME REPORT TIED Bills 14 Dolphins 14 🏈 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalobills #dogsofbuffaloboosterclub @buffalofambase @buffalobills @thebuffalofanatics #billsmafia #nfl #billsdogs #buffalofanatics #whereelsewouldyouratherbe" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• University at Buffalo: "Homecoming is next week! 💙🤘🏽 From the carnival 🎡 to kickoff 🏈, check out the full schedule of events at #UBuffalo! ▶️ " (University at Buffalo via Facebook)
• The Buffalo History Museum: "As demolition proceeds on Buffalo's Great Northern Elevator, we wanted to look back on this extraordinary waterfront structure's 125-year life. This photo from our collection shows the elevator in the midst of an icy Buffalo winter in 19..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State College: "John R. Torrey, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy, was elected to the Board of Ethics for the City of Buffalo. He is the only academic on the board and the only member who has conducted academic research on ethics. 💬 “As someone wh..." (SUNY Buffalo State College via Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo: "The deer on our campus are busy harvesting, just like we are for our upcoming Harvest Fest! Learn how you can be a part of the evening here, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hpcbauction/" (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• The Buffalo History Museum: "Go Bills! Squish the Fish! Before you watch the game today, check out these cups from our collection! The plastic cups were made ca. 2000 and feature colorful slogans to taunt the Bills’ opponents. Some of the slogans are “Can’t Wait to ..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• JCC Buffalo: "This week, we were honored to host a Special Evening with Douglas Jemal of Douglas Development Corporation, who is working tirelessly to build a stronger community in Buffalo. Hosted by our JCC Board of Trustees President, Irwin Gelman P..." (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ruskin/Saratoga: "I need recommendation for a honest mechanic that doesn’t want to take advantage of me for been a female and charge me an arm and a leg (I’m pointing out due to a previous experience). - I need to replace the control arm for my Chevy equi..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forestview: "Hey neighbors! - I am posting to let you know that you can message me for all your pet sitting needs! I am one of the top sitters in the area on the Rover App, I recently worked at Millersport Small Animal Clinic (Dr. Malo’s) and I am cu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Buffalo Central: "RV - Travel Trailer Storage? - Where are the best options for RV storage? What are the going rates and what do they provide? Should RV be kept enclosed and on electrical connection due to winter weather? Can RV be stored in a driveway?..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westside: "Hello again neighbors! - I have now rescued 14 cats in 4 years. I have successfully found homes/rescue clinics for 6. But this summer has been difficullt. I've tried 5 different rescue places, and none are taking strays. So I've started ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fair Oaks Park: "To everyone upset with the changes of the comics, crossword puzzles, etc, in the Buffalo News, this explains it: - Lee Enterprises owns the Buffalo News and 75 other national newspapers. The below article mentions just comics but in ess..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood Village: "Fake Amazon driver. - He was trying to get into my front door. He didn't knock or ring the door bell. I hadn't ordered from Amazon so he no need to be at my house. Door was locked and house armed." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, University Heights: "My neighbors house on one side of mine has such leaky gutters, that have gotten worse with years of neglect. - In the winter, it causes my driveway to be extremely dangerous due to the standing water that freezes. I sent the landlord..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Creekwoods: "My sister is getting married at the end of October and my bridesmaid dress needs to be shortened. - Can anyone recommend someone to do that for me short notice?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eggertsville Snyder: "#CATFOUND - CAT FOUND This cat was found in a neighborhood that is near the Greenwood Golf Course. This cat is sweet and seems to have need a house cat because of its behaviors. I think it may have been lost (or neglected?) for some time..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Front Park: "Free scrap metal. - Had a couple of no shows. Taking up space in the driveway now." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Park - Lower: "Hi neighbors. - I’m Caitlin. 👋. Hi I moved into the area earlier this year with my boyfriend. He just went to his truck and realized it was broken into last night. Did anyone see people searching through cars last night? Or does anyone ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maple Forest: "For the birders out there... - this hawk was just at our birdbath. Any idea what type of hawk thi is?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Front Park: "Beautiful day for a beautiful ride.. - not today, but yesterday... I love my neighborhood, hate that I can't leave me bike outside at night with these hoodlums wondering around with no scenes of what someone has worked so hard to obtain,..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverside: "Riverside neighbors watch out, someone is going around with a BB gun and shooting at houses/pets. - Came home from a short trip to find a cracked front window with 3 BB holes. That window is often occupied by a cat, have to assume that's..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "I am looking for a refrigerator and stove not free unless you guys have them for free I can come up with some money it would be easier if you guys would be able to deliver but if not I will work on getting the vehicle if you so if anybod..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elmwood North: "I got a car shoot on Friday, excited and nervous cause I’m shooting for someone new🤞🏼 - Join the photography group! https://nextdoor.com/g/pcad1qwyo/" (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— Natalie

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