🌱 BPS To Have Increased Police Presence + Two Area Open Houses

Hey, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started. Here's what's going on around Buffalo today.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower. High: 67 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Buffalo Public Schools announced that they will have a consistent police presence near schools. These safety measures are being taken in response to multiple social media threats after the mass shooting at Tops over the weekend. Multiple law enforcement agencies do not believe these threats are credible. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. Are you searching for a new home in Buffalo? There are two Buffalo area open houses happening this weekend. Visit Patch to see the full details on the homes and events. (Buffalo Patch)
3. Buffalo concert lovers, Step Out Buffalo has released a list of fourteen must-see concerts in Buffalo and Western New York this June. Acts include The Gaslight Anthem, The War on Drugs. and Bon Iver. Visit Step Out to see all of the event details and buy tickets. (Step Out Buffalo)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Art of Science At Buffalo Museum of Science (12:00 PM)
• Western New York Peace Center At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (3:00 PM)
• Crafting at Central At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Preservation Buffalo Niagara offers free tours of City Hall, one of Buffalo’s most significant architectural treasures. (Instagram)
• The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter has announced they will be partnering with neighbors Fattey Beer Co Buffalo for a monthly hump day happy hour and adoption event on select Wednesday nights this summer! (Facebook)
• Excelsior Orthopaedics, Presenting Sponsor for Health & Wellness at the Buffalo Marathon, breaks down how to properly plan to maximize your race performance. Read the full blog here! (Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.