🌱 Buffalo Man Sentenced + African Heritage Commission Receives Grant

Hey, Buffalo. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Windy with a t-storm in spots. High: 79 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for manslaughter following a March 2020 shooting. Josean Roman-Cruz, 39, was sentenced for the fatal shooting of
   Wilfredo Justiniano, 50. Roman-Cruz received the maximum sentence and will also have five years of post-release supervision. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. A woman is in critical condition after a shooting on Kent Street in Buffalo. Just after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a 27-year-old woman was shot inside her vehicle. When she arrived at ECMC, she was listed in critical condition. Anyone with information is encouraged to call or text the confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission has received a $50,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Terry Alford, MSAAHCC's Executive Director, said, “This funding will allow us to move forward with the creation of [a] MSAAHCC Headquarters and Visitor Center with a Michigan Street Black-Owned Business Incubator Program, which was a key project identified in our Strategic Plan formally presented to the community this past February.” The AACHAF awarded $3 million to 33 organizations this year, which all focused on "historic sites tied to Black arts, culture, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, sports, medicine, education, religion, and social justice." (WGRZ.com)

Today in Buffalo:

• Undersea Treasure Hunt Game At Aurora Town Public Library (All Day)
• $2 Bag Of Books Sale At Anna Reinstein Memorial Library (All Day)
• Wellness Walks At Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM)
• Story Hour with Ms. Shannon At Marilla Free Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo State College graphic and furniture design students have contributed to the revamp of Lucky's Food Market on Sycamore Street. In partnership with the Healthy Corner Store Initiative, these efforts aim to support healthy, fresh food access. (Press Release Desk)
• The eye-catching New Phoenix Theater on the Park has been listed for $480,000. Are you the right history-lover to care for this historic gem? Do you have a theater group or art gallery looking for a new home? (Buffalo Rising)
• Visit Buffalo Niagara compiled a list of Buffalo's favorite hot dogs! Ted's, Connor's, and Reid's all topped the list. Did your favorite make the cut? (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.