🌱 Biden Visits Buffalo + New Home Listings

Good morning, Buffalo. Our city is still grieving and hurt, but we are coming together, too. Here is everything you need to know today.

First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy and warmer. High: 64 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited Buffalo to pay his respects to the victims of the weekend's mass shooting. President Biden and the First Lady visited the shooting site at Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue. Later, the President gave a speech denouncing white supremacy. (NPR)
2. Donations to assist the families of Saturday's mass shooting victims have risen to $900,000. The donations are being collected by New Era Cap. Co. and other members of the business community. Families can use the money in any way they need. (Buffalo News)
3. Are you looking for a new home in the Buffalo area? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to list all the available homes in the local area. Visit Patch today to see the complete listing. (Buffalo Patch)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Wee Explorer Storytime At Buffalo Museum of Science (11:00 AM)
• Zoning Board of Appeals At City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Books 'n Barks featuring Paws for Love At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A message from the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "There are absolutely no words to describe the loss, pain, and hurt that our community is feeling and will forever feel from the hateful, racist act of terror that happened this past weekend in Buffalo’s East Side neighborhood." For Western New Yorkers looking for mental health support, please dial 2-1-1 or call 1-888-696-9211. (Facebook)
• The Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo's annual Paula's Donuts fundraiser begins today! Be sure to head to any of their four locations before Sunday to purchase your delicious Donut Dipper! (Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo is in the running for best gym, summer camp, dance studio, pilates class, spin class, and yoga studio. Nominations run through May 26. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.