🌱 Man Pleas Guilty To Manslaughter + Kamala Harris Visiting Saturday

Good morning, Buffalo! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower or two. High: 66 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to a fatal shooting that took place in May 2021. Jonathan Williams pled guilty Friday in Erie County Court to one count of manslaughter in the first degree. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Jul. 7. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
2. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Buffalo today to honor the mass shooting victims. She will attend the memorial service of Ruth Whitfield, one of the victims. Vice President Harris will also meet with the families of other victims. (Spectrum News)
3. Be Our Guest announced its events and concerts at Buffalo Waterfront for the 2022 summer season. This year will feature new attractions and events, such as the Seneca Casinos Outer Harbor Concert Series at the Lakeside Event Lawn presented by the Upstate Honda Dealers, the Queen City Super Flea coming to the Outer Harbor, and two laser light shows at Canalside. The summer officially kicks off this weekend with a concert from T-Pain. (Niagara Frontier Publications)

Today in Buffalo:

• Solar Saturdays At Buffalo Museum of Science (12:00 PM)
• Buffalo Writers Critique Group At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Laser Light Show At Canalside (9:30 PM)

Check out what's happening in Buffalo for Memorial Day Weekend here.

From my notebook:

• Here's a sneak peek of The Buffalo Zoo's "Zoomagination" before it kicks off the festival of lanterns and lights next week! Go for the glow and purchase your tickets today! (Facebook)
• The Buffalo Botanical Gardens welcomed a new tree to the arboretum! Named Parrotia Persica, this small tree grows green leaves that turn various shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall and is actually related to witch hazel. (Facebook)
• In partnership with Buffalo Public Schools, Say Yes Buffalo is offering an in-person Summer Camp for Pre-Kindergarten through 6th-grade students, Jul. 11 through Aug. 19, at various locations across the city. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.