🌱 Payton Gendron Sentencing Scheduled + Critical Conversations + Vote

Hey, neighbors! It's me, here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Tops Massacre murderer sentencing
• Buffalo Public Schools and Police Athletic League are co-hosting an event
• A new Affordable Housing Task Force

But first, today's weather:

Rain; breezy in the p.m.. High: 55. Low: 34.

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Here are the top five stories today in Buffalo:

1. Payton Gendron, the admitted murderer during the May 14th Massacre, will appear in federal court. He faces 27 federal charges and 10 counts of a hate crime resulting in death. Learn more at WIVB 4.
2. The Buffalo Public Schools and Police Athletic League are partnering to host a "Critical Conversations" event Tuesday. The event will allow for public high school students to voice their opinions and concerns regarding the policing of their neighborhoods directly to officers. The officers will also have the chance to share their feelings. Visit WGRZ 2 to learn more.
3. February 14 is the deadline to change voter registration prior to the June primaries. The deadline for general voting registration is June 17th. Read more at The Buffalo News.
4. Buffalo Common Council has appointed 10 representatives to serve on an Affordable Housing Task Force. The task force will work to write policy recommendations to combat the issue of rising rent. Find out more about the task force and who is on it through The Buffalo News.
5. FeedMore WNY, an organization fighting hunger, is requesting peanut butter in their Spread The Love drive. The drive is scheduled for February 18. In general, Betsy Campbell, the event coordinator for FeedMore, loves peanut butter as a donation since it has a good amount of protein and a long shelf-life. Learn more at WKBW 7.

Today in Buffalo:

• Wellness Walks! Tifft Nature Preserve, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
• Art Lottery! RoyCroft Campus, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Valentine's Cricut Basics-Infusible Ink Mugs! The Foundry 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Funk Knights! The Cave, 7:00 P.M.
• Mac Saturn Concert! Town Ballroom, 7:00 P.M.
• Tuesdays with Morrie! Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY, 7:30 P.M.

From my notebook:

• Cheektowaga Joke: "Dream big, kid.⁠ ⁠ TW: 29andHungry⁠ ⁠" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Lexington Avenue Home: "Lexington Avenue - Elmwood Village" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Where's The Best Beef on Weck: "DAY 7: A moment for Buffalo's most famous sandwich 👇️⁠ ⁠ Tag your favorite spot(s), save this post for future reference 💾, and stay tuned to see who makes the best beef on weck in town!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Butter Block Buffalo: "The @butterblockbuffalo croissant puts Parisian-level viennoiserie within reach of Buffalonians." (Andrew Galarneau via Instagram)
• Orchids Info: "Have you developed an interest in orchids and would like to learn more about how to continue to allow your plants to grow and thrive?" (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!