🌱 Outdoor Pools Closed For Summer + Two Shot During Large Gathering

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Buffalo Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the p.m.; breezy. High: 73 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Buffalo's outdoor swimming pools will not be opening this summer. According to officials, the failure to open is due to a shortage of certified lifeguards. To help with the shortage, Mayor Brown is asking the Buffalo Common Council to raise the pay for lifeguards from $16 to $20 per hour. The city will also be offering free lifeguard training to encourage more people to sign up. The Cazenovia Pool and Lovejoy Pool will be opening, however, as both indoor pools can be fully staffed. (WGRZ)
2. An abandoned home on Hopkins Street is becoming a safety hazard for neighbors. According to a neighbor, the home has fallen into such disrepair that it threatens to collapse, and the property is attracting mice and other health concerns. Councilman Bollman's office said that the home was ordered to be boarded and the situation would be reviewed by an assessor. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. Two people are in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the 200 block of Franklin Street. According to police, the shooting happened at the site of a large gathering early in the morning on Monday. As of Tuesday afternoon, police are still asking anyone with information to come forward. (Buffalo News)

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Today in Buffalo:

• The First Annual Charity Golf Tournament For The Buffalo Zoo At Terry Hills Golf Course (All Day)
• TechKnow Class: Hoopla At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Circus Storytime At J. P. Dudley Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Kids Summer Program: Silly Time! At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a place to take the kiddos? Buffalo Museum of Science invites you to story time at Canalside. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. today and every Wednesday. Click here to register. (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)
• It's porch-sitting season. Buffalo Eats shared a spread from Mint Mojito Bar complete with empanadas, fries, and, of course, drinks. (Buffalo Eats via Instagram)
• Just a day left in Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo's contest for Buffalo Bisons' tickets. Just buy a Summer Affair ticket by midnight and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the Bisons. (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.