🌱 Evergreen Health + Mental Health First Aid​ + Central Library

Hello again, neighbors! In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• Evergreen Health is suing Medicaid
• Mental Health First Aid training
• Central Library reopening

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 43. Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Buffalo today:

1. Local Evergreen Health is suing Medicaid over new overhaul policies. Mike Lee of Evergreen said,"We're talking about communities of color, LGBTQ people, people living with HIV, refugees and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who will be disproportionally impacted." (The Buffalo News)
2. Erie County Office of Health Equity is holding its first Mental Health First Aid training on April 15. The training will occur at Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium and discuss the hardships Buffalo youth endure. (Niagara Frontier Publications)
3. Buffalo's Central Library is resuming with normal hours, thanks to the help of the Peacemakers. The Peacemakers aren't security guards and are not bringing guns into the place, but rather are hoping to aid the teenagers that were causing trouble through mentorship programs. (WIVB 4)
4. National Grid is giving $1.9 million in various grants locally. Among those receiving money is Westminster Economic Development Initiative, which will use the funds to rebuild the West Side Bazaar. (The Buffalo News)
5. A fatal shooting occurred Sunday at the corner of Bailey Avenue and Delavan Avenue. A 52-year-old man was found dead around 6:15 PM. Police are currently investigating the incident. Read more at WIVB 4.

Today in Buffalo:

• Intro to VR with A-Frame! Squeaky Wheel, 6:00 PM
• Drunk Peter Pan! Buffalo RiverWorks, 7:00 PM
• March Charcuterie Class & Pairing! Rusty Nickel Brewing Co., 7:00 PM
• David Sanford Big Band! Center for the Arts SUNY Buffalo, 7:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc.: "We are absolutely shocked that there has not been more interest in Fraggle!" (Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc. via Facebook)
• West Side Buffalo Home: "Fargo Avenue - Lower West Side" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Buffalo Theater: "A view in my city…………… Buffalo NY………….. . . #buffalo #buffalony #wny #716 #billsmafia #cinematreasures #sheasseneca #kevinrybczynski" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)
• Buffalo Marathon: "Spots Are Going Fast, Register Now: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/... #BuffaloMarathon #BuffaloMarathonWeekend" (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)
• JCC School of Theater Showcase Performance: "We held our School of Theater Showcase Performance last week to conclude the 10-week Winter session!" (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Remington Tavern: "When you’re feeling down and out, you gather up the boys and drown your sorrows in seafood at @remingtontavern." (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!