🌱 Buffalo Town Hall Air Date + Controversial Principal Retires

Hi there, Buffalo! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power!

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. One month after the Buffalo tragedy hit our community, Spectrum News 1 hosted a town hall in Buffalo where community members discussed racism, gun reform, white supremacy, and mental health. The entire special will air this upcoming Tuesday, Jun. 14, evening at 8. The special will reair on Saturday, Jun. 18, at the same time. (Spectrum News)
2. Long-time McKinley Principal Crystal Barton, a controversial figure in Buffalo Public Schools, no longer works for the district. According to records obtained by 7 News, Barton had been on paid leave since 2017 after a student filed a lawsuit claiming Barton ignored a request to form an LGBTQ group at the school. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. Buffalo Police are trying to solve the case of the city's most recent shooting. According to police officers, a 32-year-old man was attacked near the corner of Genesee and Erb Streets early on Saturday morning. The victim was driven to ECMC in a private car. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Buffalo Police Confidential Tipline at (716) 847-2255.(WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

Today in Buffalo:

• Summer Storytime At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Your Legal Needs At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Knit & Crochet Club At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons: Summer Library Adventures At Kenmore Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• African Consciousness Workshop At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Hispanic Heritage Council Guitar Initiative Class At The Teen Room, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Virtual Teen Manga Club At Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In the wake of last month's mass shooting at Tops here in Buffalo and the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, senate negotiators have announced a deal on guns, which includes a bipartisan compromise that would make the juvenile records of gun buyers under age 21 available when they undergo background checks. (WIVB.com - News 4)
• Registration is still open for JCC Buffalo's summer camp! Gear up for the rock wall, ziplining, and summer splash activities. Visit bit.ly/camp2022JCC to sign up. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Buffalo Rising author Peter Hall describes "The Onion Game" by the Irish Classical Theatre Company as a show that will "make you as uncomfortable as you are amused." Get your tickets to see a performance at The Andrews Theatre, Wednesdays through Sundays until Jun. 26. (Buffalo Rising)

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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.