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Morning Buffalo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Buffalo homeowners find enough salt when the storms hit?
  • How Josh Allen’s growing family ties him even closer to Buffalo
  • How did a Williamsville East swimmer win states by a fingertip?

Also on today's calendar: Bonsai Workshop at OSB Ciderworks - Buffalo and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and colder, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Monday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Salt supply concerns in Western New York as hardware stores fear delays (wkbw.com) — Buffalo residents are being urged to buy their winter salt early as a local hardware store reports delayed shipments and lingering supply pressures, even though Erie County and New York State officials say their road salt stockpiles are strong. ABC Hardware on Bailey Avenue describes being weeks behind on orders and warns that a few strong storms could tighten supplies again, especially for heavy users.
   

2. Add expectant father to Allen's achievements in Buffalo, as Steinfeld announces pregnancy (13wham.com) — Josh Allen is embracing life in Buffalo, calling it home as he and wife Hailee Steinfeld prepare for their first child while he leads the Bills toward a seventh straight playoff berth. The reigning NFL MVP reflects on his growth since arriving in Buffalo in 2018, balancing rising stardom, marriage and impending fatherhood with a dominant on-field run.
   

3. First Student Super 7 Athlete of the Week: Williamsville East's Lauren Golden (wkbw.com) — From Buffalo, a Williamsville East senior swimmer is celebrating two razor-thin New York State championship wins in the 50 and 100 freestyle, capping years of near-misses. Lauren Golden, now headed to Colorado State, is just as proud of the supportive, team-first culture she helped build and is already eyeing a big spring as her school’s flag football quarterback.
   

4. Prosecutors seek independent exam in Buffalo double homicide case (wgrz.com) — A man accused in the March killings of an Allentown couple on Saint Louis Place in Buffalo is undergoing new scrutiny over his mental state. Prosecutors are asking for an independent psychological exam after defense attorneys argued he was psychotic at the time of the alleged murders, setting up a key battle over his competency in Buffalo court.
   

5. Jury conviction leads to life sentence in Buffalo party shooting (wgrz.com) — A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 25 years to life for a deadly 2024 shooting at a party on Northland Avenue in the Cold Springs neighborhood. Prosecutors say the victim, 28-year-old Elijah Mingo, was killed at the gathering, and a jury later convicted the defendant of murder and weapon possession. The case underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in Buffalo neighborhoods.
   

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