🌱 Police Looking For Missing Man + Buffalo Start-Up Shutters

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Buffalo Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Variably cloudy, a thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Police are searching for missing a Tonawanda man: 56-year-old David C. Rasmussen. Rasmussen went missing Wednesday, wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt, khaki shorts, and a light-colored ball cap. He has severe PTSD and is believed to be in an altered mental state. Investigators believe he may be making his way to Fort Erie, just a short way from Buffalo. Keep your eyes peeled and call 1-800-346-3543 if you see Rasmussen. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. The Buffalo startup CrowFly has been shuttered by its principals after five years. John Bair, Tony Barnes, and Nita Bhatia created a marketplace for structured settlements, connecting people who want to sell their settlements with a supply of potential buyers. CrowFly was created in 2017 underSeventh Amendment Holdings and built a team of 15 employees. (The Business Journals)
3. A Buffalo man purchased Windows 11 software from Best Buy in March, but says it was already used. Michael Norwood Sr. said the software was wrapped even though it wasn't out on display. Upon activating the software, a pop-up informed Norwood Sr. the product key had already been used. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

Today in Buffalo:

• Book Sale: Half-Price Adult Books At Clearfield Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Cows at Canalside At the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum (11:00 AM)
• Block Party At Jefferson Ave (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is offering new field trip programs. All programs are closely aligned with NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards and are designed to be incredibly engaging. (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• People are loving the blueberry bacon ribs at This Little Pig Eats. The farm-fresh restaurant also has fried chicken and Moroccan dishes. (Andrew Galarneau via Instagram)
• Tai Chi is available at the Benderson Family Building on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Tai Chi improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. 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.