🌱 Opioid Treatment Center Concerns + 43 New Buffalo Firefighters

Hello, Buffalo! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. As opioid statics in the area continue to rise, Buffalo community members are concerned over its addiction clinic. An opioid treatment center being constructed in Buffalo's University District has many worried about the safety of the surrounding area. Critics of the location see the need for such a center, however, worry about its impact on the neighborhood and how quickly this decision was made. (Spectrum News)
2. Buffalo is welcoming 43 new firefighters to its Fire Department. After 20 weeks of fire academy training, The Buffalo Fire Department held a graduation ceremony on Thursday for these candidates. Buffalo currently has 737 active firefighters and that number could grow. (WGRZ.com)
3. Buffalo's soon-to-be-constructed African American Veterans Monument received $50,000 in donations recently. The Carl and Carol Montante Charitable Fund made the donation which will be used for the long-term maintenance of the monument and surrounding property. The monument will be built at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and is scheduled to be completed in September 2022. (WGRZ.com)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Story Time! At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Yoga For Addiction Recovery At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Shakespeare At Delaware Park (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Step Out Buffalo is teaming up with EXB Apparel to give away handmade tie-dye sweatsuits for you & your bestie, plus a $25 gift card to 49 Coffeehouse & Eatery!⁠ ⁠ (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo's Summer Affair is one month away! The night will be filled with cocktails, dinner, auctions, raffles, and live music from the local band Never Ben. Purchase your tickets today here. (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)
• The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are proud to be a sponsor for Western New York Garden Railway Society! WNYGRS sets up beautiful displays throughout many of the Garden's exhibits and are enjoyed by visitors of all ages. (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox Tuesday morning with a new 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.