🌱 Cariol's Law in Memphis + Pride Center + Caribbean Medical Exams

Hey, hello! Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Cariole's Law is a police brutality template in Memphis.
• Pride Center of WNY is expanding understanding.
• Medical assistance heads to the Caribbean.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 22. Low: 15.

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Here are the top five stories today in Buffalo:

1. The family of Tyre Nichol, recent victim of fatal police brutality in Memphis, have said that if Tennessee had a Tyre's law, mirrored after Buffalo's Cariol law, it could have prevented his death. The Cariol law, name after former Buffalo police officer Cariol Horne, requires police officers to intervene if their partner is using excessive force. Learn more at WGRZ 2.
2. The Pride Center of WNY's LGBTQ+ cultural competency training services for local institutions are growing to meet demand. Em Bystrack, MPH, who has trained over 1,700 local people already, has been promoted to the engagement and education manager. She said, "I'm incredibly honored to take on this role and look forward to connecting with even more organizations as we continue to build greater social support for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ across the region." Read more at WGRZ 2.
3. Doctors from Guild Eyewear Studio and Cornerstone Periodontics and Dental Implants are traveling to the Dominican Republic on a medical mission. Both locations are currently accepting donations of shoes, glasses and other things for the March trip. Find out more information through WKBW 7.
4. The city is offering youth ages 16-21 paid Red Cross certified lifeguard training in response to last summer's lifeguard shortage. Certification courses run either over BPS February break (from February 20-24) or through the weekends of March. Details can be found at WKBW 7.
5. Marshawn Smith, 28, plead guilty to third degree larceny after stealing a total $66,298 from his employer between April 2020 and August 2022. Smith could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison. More information through WKBW 7.

Today in Buffalo:

• Civil Service Committee - Council Committee Meeting! City Hall, 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
• Finance Committee - Council Committee Meeting! City Hall, 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
• Community Development Committee - Council Committee Meeting! City Hall, 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
• Fritz Lang's Metropolis! The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Cafe, 7:00 P.M.
• Patty Griffin & Raul Malo Concert! Babeville, 7:00 P.M.
• Connecting to Lindy Hop Rhythms with Leah & Mike! Polish Cadets Club, 7:45 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
• Karaoke Tuesdays! Day's Park Tavern, 8:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.

From my notebook:

• Photography Contest (CLOSING TODAY AT NOON!): "Only one more day to enter your photos in the 2022 Buffalo Zoo Photo Contest Presented by the Women's Board of the Buffalo Zoo! Entries are accepted until noon tomorrow, January 31. Showcase your favorite Zoo photos from 2022 before voti..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• SUNY Spring Semester: "Welcome back, Bulls! 💙 Let's make the spring semester at #UBuffalo a great one! 🤘🏽" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Bidwell Home: "🚨 New Post Alert 🚨 Full gallery of interior and exterior photos from the Bidwell Parkway beauty in the Elmwood Village. Link in bio 🔗" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Animal Shelter Donation Drive: "Thank you to the National Junior Honor Society at Frontier Middle School for doing a donation drive for us!" (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• GObike Buffalo Hiring: "GObike's team is growing! Join us in making a tangible, positive impact in our community on traffic safety and public health. 🖱 " (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Chili Cook-Off: "The winner of our last Chili Cook-Off was Mr. Greg Miller. He's been unchallenged since 2019. Join us March 4th to see if he can hold on to his title!" (Parkside Community Association via Instagram)
• Local Engagement Pics: "Another snowy engagement session in the books with Jamie and Jeff! Knox Farm always delivers with gorgeous scenery - can't wait to post more!" (Colin Patrick Gordon via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!