🌱 ✒️ Grieving Families Act + Sextortion Warnings + New Development Project

Hi there, Buffalo! Happy Friday! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, you'll find:

• ✒️ Grieving Families Act
• 📱 Sextortion Warnings
• 🏗️ New Development project on E. Amherst

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. In the wake of the Tops Mass Shooting, Buffalo leaders and lawmakers across the state are urging Governor Hochul to sign the Grieving Families Act into law. The bill, which has already made it through the senate and the assembly, would change New York’s would allow family members to be compensated for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, loss of education, and even loss of inheritance. It would also allow a close family member to file for a wrongful death, and extend the time they have to file to the court to a year and a half. Learn more at WKBW 7.
2. After five teenage girls from WNY fell prey to online sextortion by Florida man Andrew Lynch, Buffalo’s FBI team is visiting local schools to educate on the phenomenon and begin to provide solutions. "The feeling of shame is temporary, and there's help out there," said Eric Schmidt, a Buffalo FBI officer, "There's people out there that are just like you and are doing well, and there are people out there who want to help. Reach out for the help." For more information, read Ben Tsujimoto’s article at The Buffalo News.
3. Reagan Development is demolishing and replacing 47 East Amherst Street, the old Amherst Bowling Center, to create a 130-unit apartment complex. The project will cost $26 million. Read more details and see project blueprints at Buffalo Rising.
4. Road Less Traveled Theatre’s “Mysterious Circumstances” is a hit. The play is a romantic-comedy drama based on the true story of Sherlock Holmes scholar, Michael Mitnick, who died mysteriously. Director John Huley says the play is “like the weather in Buffalo, if you don't like this particular scene, wait sixty seconds and we have got something new for you." The play is running until October 16th. Read more at WKBW 7.
5. A boat crash from earlier this week is currently being investigated by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. The boat had crashed into rocks near roundhouse water intake structure. Three people on the boat suffered no injuries, and the fourth and final person was immediately treated by an EMT. Learn more at WGRZ 2.

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Today and This Weekend in Buffalo:

• Light the Night! Canalside. October 7th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Night Hike & Storytelling! Tifft Nature Preserve October 7th, 7:30 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo Chamber Players! Asbury Hall. October 7th, 7:30 P.M. Details!
• A Soil Story: A Photographic Atlas of Our Natural Resource by Ruby Merritt! (Closing today!) CEPA Gallery. October 7th, All Day. Details!
• Night Lights! Griffis Sculpture Park. This weekend and next weekend. Details!
• The 16th Annual Buffalo International Film Festival! Various locations, some virtual. This weekend. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• New Bison: "Welcome to the new bison of Buffalo! 🦬🦬🦬 On your next visit to the Buffalo Zoo, say hello to our three new female American Plains bison. Arriving earlier this week, the new ladies hail from @visitthewilds, a zoological safari park ou..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• House for Sale: "1 of our 2 currently featured @gurneyrealestate homes. 6 Morris Avenue - Central Park Click the link in our profile to learn and see more from this listing 🔗" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Haunted House Guide: "From haunted experiences and paranormal tours to ghost hunts and haunted houses - head to our link in bi👻 for everything fun and Halloween-themed happening this month in Buffalo!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• The SPCA at the Buffalo Museum of Science: "The SPCA is bringing in the cats! 🐈‍⬛ Our friends at @eriecountyspca will be here for our Science After Hours: Are You (Still) Afraid of the Dark with a handful of adoptable cats for you to meet and play with! In addition to these b..." (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)
• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Frightworld, America's Screampark to give away 2 VIP Frightpass Tickets ($110 value).⁠ ⁠ Celebrate 20 years of fear with Frightworld, America's Screampark! Featuring 5 award winning haunted attract..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Roundman at Outer Harbor: "Buffalo's beloved Round Man has found a new home at the Outer Harbor! • Round Man, created in 1967 by Buffalo sculptor, Larry Griffis Jr., is an iconic piece that originated at Griffis Sculpture Park, one of the first and largest sculptu..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday with your next update!