🌱 One Killed, One Injured In Shooting + Give Input On Street Changes

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 81 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened after 8:00 p.m. on the 198 near Delaware Avenue. The victim, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 21-year-old man is in stable condition at the Erie County Medical Center. As of Wednesday evening, police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (WGRZ.com)
2. The City of Buffalo is seeking input from people like you on street improvements being planned for Bailey Avenue. According to the city, street designs are in development for the portion of Bailey Avenue between Winspear Avenue and Kensington Avenue. Click the link to see the survey, which can be filled out online or in person. (WGRZ.com)
3. After 28 months in service, Erie County is ending its COVID-19 information line. The county resource on testing and vaccine appointments began running in March 2020 and will take its final phone call today. After 4:00 p.m., the number will direct callers to the Erie County Department of Health. (WIVB.com - News 4)

Today in Buffalo:

• Early 1900s Society and Culture at City of Tonawonda Public Library (1:00 PM)
• James Webb Telescope & Computer Programming at Central Library (2:30 PM)
• Crafting at Central Library (3:00 PM)
• Storytime with Miss Taylor! at North Park Library (4:00 PM)
• Albright-Knox Art Truck at Grand Island Memorial Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Step Out Buffalo is GIVING AWAY four free tickets to Beatles Night and $100 to Hydraulic Hearth. The BlackRock Beatles will perform on the rooftop of Hydraulic Hearth on Jul. 13, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Comment and tag friends to enter the competition. (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Are you a maker? The Buffalo History Museum is opening applications to be a vendor in the Holiday Makers Market. The event will take place on Nov. 25 and 26, and applications close on Aug. 31. (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Parkside Community Association invites you to the Community Clean Up Competition. Sign up for a weekend and see how clean you can get the Parkside neighborhood. (Parkside Community Association via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.