🌱 Dispatcher Fired After Shooting Call + Explore & More Admission

Hello, everyone — I'm back with your new copy of the Buffalo Daily. Here's what's happening around town this week.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. An emergency dispatcher has been fired after allegedly mishandling a plea for help during last month's Tops shooting. The grocery store employee who called 911 reported that she whispered during the call so she would not be heard by the shooter. The dispatcher — whose name has not been released — reportedly shouted at her, asked why she was whispering, then hung up the phone. (USA Today)
2. Every Saturday in June, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is offering the public "pay what you wish" admission. Located in the heart of Buffalo, Explore & More offers four floors for children and families to explore. Advance ticket purchase is required to take advantage of the offer; additional information can be found here. (Niagara Frontier Publications)
3. Nearly 1,200 people of all backgrounds came out to take the Buffalo firefighters entry examination on Saturday morning. The city, which started its recruitment efforts in March, strove to attract a diverse group of applicants. "We're happy to see the people who don't traditionally think about this have come out — and they have come out, as you can see, in big numbers," said G.G. Herndon-Hill, Buffalo Commissioner of Human Resources. (WGRZ.com)

Today in Buffalo:

• National Somali Bantu Community USA At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (10:00 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)
• Nature Journaling Club At Tifft Nature Preserve (3:30 PM)
• Erie County Union Meeting At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 will host its second annual Rib Off Dragon Boat Fundraiser this Wednesday, Jun. 8 starting at 2:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy drinks, cornhole, a 50/50 raffle, and (of course) pulled pork from LaVerdad Cafe Deli. (Facebook)
• Get a taste of summer with Buffalo's newest waterfront beach bar. Click here to learn more about Papi's Waterfront + Beach Bar, expected to open soon. (Instagram)
• If you're looking for a great way to support the Black Community right now, check out these Black-owned businesses in the Buffalo area. (Instagram)

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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.