🌱 New Infrastructure Plan + Couple Arrested For Drug Trafficking

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Buffalo.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. A $1.2 million infrastructure plan has been announced since 64 trucks have hit Tonawanda bridge since 2000. The project includes a new warning system and detour route to prevent trucks from hitting the rail bridge. The federally-funded project aims to implement an innovative system to make everyone safer. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. An Amherst couple has been arrested for drug trafficking after a months-long investigation. Franklin and Toya Richards were taken into custody after a traffic stop. A search of their home-produced three kilos of cocaine, one kilo of fentanyl, 1/2 kilo of methamphetamine, and ecstasy. While Toya Richards was released on $200,000 bail, Franklin Richards is being held without bail on a U.S. Marshall Detainer. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. With their old murder convictions overturned, two men of the "Buffalo Five" are suing for $224M and claim police framed them. The lawsuit alleges that police withheld evidence on a murder suspect and, instead, created a case based on lies and pressure tactics against the aforementioned "Buffalo Five". Darryl A. Boyd and John H. Walker, Sr. are now 63 years old and are seeking recompense for their lengthy sentences. The assistant district attorney at the time asserts that there was no wrongdoing and, in fact, that the men are actually guilty. (Buffalo News)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Party At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day)
• Bookmobile At Lackawanna Food Pantry (9:30 AM)
• Wee Explorer Storytime At Buffalo Museum of Science (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• This weekend, Resurgence Brewing is celebrating the release of two pet-themed brews! Bring your pets and maybe some extra coin to donate to Ten Lives Club and the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. (Step Out Buffalo)
• Check out 'Slaughtered Lamb Fest', which showcases the work of Buffalo filmmaker Gregory Lamberson. Catch a fright watching all eight of Lamberson's locally-made horror films! (Buffalo News)
• A couple of new Buffalo homes for our house hunters out there! There's a more modern option as well as a lovely traditional one — we love that shade of blue. (Buffalo Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.