🌱 House Fire Displaces Two People + Route 33 Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Hey, neighbors. It's Monday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 75 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Two people are being assisted by the Red Cross after a house fire took place early on Sunday morning. According to officials, the fire broke out on the second floor of the building just before 3:00 a.m. The fire took place at 818 South Division Street, and is estimated to have caused a quarter of a million dollars in damages. As of Sunday evening, authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. A 21-year-old is dead after a motorcycle crash on Route 33. According to police, just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the motorcyclist was traveling west when they struck a guard rail and crashed. The rider was taken from the scene to Erie County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The highway was closed for three hours following the crash. (WGRZ.com)
3. Around 500 bags of groceries were handed out on Jefferson Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Open Buffalo teamed up with several other organizations to collect and distribute food to families in need. According to a representative of Open Buffalo, the event was motivated by a desire to make sure everyone is able to eat, especially when inflation is driving the cost of food so high. (WGRZ.com)

Today in Buffalo:

• $2 Bag Sale, At Anna Reinstein Memorial Library (All Day)
• BYCF Junior Sailing Program, At 1 Porter Avenue (9:00 AM)
• Summer Fun Club, At Kenmore Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Lap-sit Storytime, At Clearfield Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Toddler Storytime, At Orchard Park Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens opened a brand new farm garden. The project is aimed at providing fresh produce to those in need. (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Visit Buffalo Niagara celebrated National Ice Cream Day. Click the link to check out some of Buffalo's favorite ice cream joints. (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Heads up Bills Mafia — the Bills' new stadium is taking shape. The Buffalo News shared a report on the planning of the facility. Check it out at the link. (The Buffalo News)

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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.