🌱 Man Fraudulently Steals $18,000 + Shooting Footage Released

Hello, Buffalo! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Buffalo Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. A Buffalo man allegedly transferred thousands of dollars to himself from an elderly victim. The man has been charged by state police with grand larceny, identity theft, and forgery. The 31-year-old was acting as an aide for an elderly victim when he reportedly transferred about $18,000 to himself. Anyone who has been victimized by the man is asked to contact the police. (WGRZ.com)
2. Footage has been released of a fatal shooting on West Utica Street on Aug. 4. The shooting resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man and the injury of a 54-year-old. The person of interest is shown in the video footage wearing a white tee shirt. Click the link to see the video and contact the police if you can identify the perpetrator. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. Local historical buildings may be in danger of collapsing, according to concerned residents. Executive Director of Campaign Greater Buffalo History Architecture & Culture, Tim Tielman, is leading the charge on addressing neglect of historical buildings after the Half and Half building's facade collapsed in 2019. The city says that anyone with concerns about buildings deteriorating to call 311. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

Today in Buffalo:

• Feast of Assumption at Our Lady Help of Christians (8:30 AM)
• Literacy NY Buffalo at Central Library (9:00 AM)
• Mahjong at Newstead Public Library (1:00 PM)
• JazzMondays At Tappo Rooftop Patio (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo Food shared a photo of pizza slices from Lovejoy Pizza. The double pepperoni with bleu cheese looks great to me! (Buffalo Food via Instagram)
• It's Buffalo Black Business Month. The initiative is focused on bringing more customers to Black-owned businesses in Buffalo. (Step Out Buffalo)
• The Buffalo Bills picked up a win in Saturday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Get hyped for a new season, #BillsMafia! (Buffalo Bills via Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.