🌱 🎥 "A Luv Letter 2 Buffalo" + Expressway Project + Democrat Seats

Welcome back! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll read about...

• 🎥 Nightmare KIDzz Productions!
• 🛣️ Kensington Expressway Project!
• 🗓️ This weekend's events!

⛈️ But first, today's weather: Extreme rain as a side-effect of Tropical Rainstorm Nicole. High: 64. Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. A New York State production company is working on a documentary, which will be called "A Luv Letter 2 Buffalo," about the Tops mass shooting. The production company, Nightmare KIDzz Productions, is based in Syracuse with creative partners in Long Island. About six months ago, they halted their current project to shift gears and tell the stories of the ten lives lost on May 14th. The final product, which will be shown for free in Western New York, will feature family testimonials and art from Buffalo performers. To read more about it, visit WGRZ 2.
2. Governor Hochul announces the opening of a community outreach center for the developing around the Kensington Expressway. The development project hopes to reconnect the areas of East Buffalo that have been separated by the highway and already has an estimated billion set aside for it. The outreach office will continue to act as a place of connection between the project, the government, and the residents. Learn more at WIVB 4.
3. Every state legislative seat in Erie County went to Democrats earlier this week. Democrats had concerns, specifically cited by Senator Sean Ryan in the newly created 61st Senate district, because of how redistricting was aligned. For more information, read WBFO NPR.
4. Anchor Bar is expanding its franchise to six new locations nationwide. The new locations, which are currently being negotiated by the chain, are in Florida, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina. This is not the first time out-of-state locations are being opened, with Anchor Bars already existing in Texas and Ontario. Learn more at WKBW 7.
5. Thursday morning, an active shooter fired a rifle in a substance abuse treatment facility on Buffalo's West Side. A security guard was able to tackle the shooter and no one was hit with gunfire. Read more at WIVB 4.

Today & This Weekend in Buffalo:

• Art of Jazz:Amina Figarova Sextet! Kleinhans Music Hall. November 11th, 8:00 P.M. Details!
• Piano and Cocktail Nights! The Terrace. November 11th, 8:00 P.M. (reoccuring event) Details!
• Silent Disco! Tappo Pizza @ Thin Man Brewery. November 11th, 9:00 P.M. Details!
• Deniz Tortum's September 1955 and Floodplain! Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center. November 11th 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. November 12th, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Details!
• DinoFEST! Buffalo Museum of Science. November 12th, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Details!
• Shop Til You Drop Craft & Vendor Fair! Polish Falcon Club Inc. November 12th, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Details!
• Queen: Laser Music Experience! The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. November 12th, 8:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. Details!

...and LOTS of good theater in Buffalo right now! Read what NPR has to say about it!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Santa's Comin to the Zoo: "There are so many opportunities to meet Santa at the Zoo this winter! Share a meal or sweet treat with him at one of our daytime events or stop by at night for Zoo Lights to let him know what's on your wishlist! More info here: https://b..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Step Out's New List: "Whether you’re looking for a fast casual place, an upscale restaurant, a go-to nightlife spot, or the latest art exhibit, if it’s been a minute since you’ve made a visit downtown, head to our link in bio for 10 new places to put on your ..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• City Hall's 91st Birthday: "On this day in 1931, construction on Buffalo's City Hall was completed! The Art Deco landmark was finished just in time for Buffalo's centennial celebration the following year and remains the centerpiece of our skyline today. This photo ..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Clean Bike Lane: "Kudos to Gurney, Becker & Bourne. We let them know their lawn service pushed all their leaves into the bike lane on Delaware right before rain was coming to make it slick and they cleaned it up entirely a couple hours later. Ride on safe..." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Two Weekends left of The Chosen: "The Buffalo News says The Chosen was 4 out of 4 stars! Only two weekends left, so get your tickets for tonight or this weekend by clicking on this link: https://www.jccbuffalo.org/jewish-repertory-theatre/" (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Pay it Forward Award: "The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) announced it's 2022 Pay it Forward Award recipient, as well as two new community service awards to honor the legacy of Judge Hugh B. Scott at its annual Pay It Forward Awards on Nov. 3, ..." (Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo via Facebook)
• Jacks Corner Cafe: "@jackscornercafe is a solid downtown spot for a quick bite or work lunch. I’m partial to the RR bowl (*I get mine with no cheese, but it does come with it usually). Everything is fresh and the portion is *just right* for wanting somethin..." (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you Monday, I hope you all have the safest rainy day and then the loveliest weekend!