🌱 New Bills Stadium Receives Local Funding + Antiracist Book Drive

Hello all. It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 70 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. The final piece of funding for the Buffalo Bills' new home has been approved. Erie County approved funding for a new stadium in Buffalo. The $250 million are part of a $1.2 billion project also funded by owners Kim & Terry Pegula, the NFL owners' association, and the state of New York. Learn more about the construction at the link. (Buffalo Rumblings)
2. Beginning tomorrow, the Erie County Department of Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to children aged 5-11. The booster, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May, will be available at county-run clinics. You can find out eligibility for booster shots as well as locations of clinics at the link or the NYSDH website.(WIVB.com - News 4)
3. Alice Ever After is hosting a book drive designed to start the conversation on race and acceptance. The book drive, started by the mother of Tops shooting survivor Zaire Goodman, is aimed at introducing children to books featuring black and brown characters and viewpoints. The book drive will be open today and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click the link to learn how to help out. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• National Somali Bantu Community USA at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Ravel Rousers Knitting Group at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• TechKnow Class: Using Google at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• International Institute of Buffalo Job Club at Isalas Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Buffalo Marathon Welcome Party and Vendor Village Pop Up at Chippewa St. between Franklin and Delaware (5:00 PM)
• Laser Light Show at Canalside (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomed a new tree to the arboretum. The tree, Parrotia Persica, grows green leaves which shift to red, orange, and yellow in autumn. (Facebook)
• The Buffalo History Museum invites you to get a sneak peek ahead of the auction. Various artworks will be up for auction at the 21st Annual Paint The Town, taking place on Jun. 9. (Instagram)
• Buffalo Waterfront wants you to come out to the Fitness Cruise. The trip aboard the Harbor Queen Boat includes a sixty-minute fitness class and a gorgeous view. Tickets can be found at the link. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. 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.