🌱 ☁️ Protest against Iranian government + Community Input wanted on Memorial + Fire

Hello all. Today, I am filling you in on all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Today you'll read about:

• A Niagara Square protest against the Iranian government
• An eight-story apartment complex fire
• A food review of Niagara St. restaurant, Strong Hearts

☁️ But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 58. Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. A human rights protest was held in Niagara Square this past Saturday in response to the Iranian government. The protest, like many happening around the world currently, was triggered by the death of a 22-year-old woman in Iran who was in violation of Iran's “morality practice,” or dress code. The woman died in custody. Read more about the protest at WGRZ 2.
2. The Buffalo History Museum and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library are seeking community input on a memorial to preserve the experiences, mementos, and oral histories related to the May 14th shooting. There will be an in-person information session at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, October 11th and a succeeding virtual one at 6 P.M. on Wednesday, October 12th. Learn more at The Buffalo News.
3. An eight-unit apartment building set on fire Sunday morning in Getzville. Four fire departments responded to the large fire. Damage is estimated to be at $500,000 and the cause remains under investigation. More details available at WIVB 4.
4. Niagara Street restaurant, Strong Hearts, depicts Buffalo pride in design and has a delicious menu of vegan options. Strong Hearts has vegan options for all three meals of the day, four if you count dessert, and is open every day of the week. For more information, read Andrew Galarneau’s review at the Buffalo News.
5. Buffalo’s Italian Cultural Center has received a $100,000 state grant. The grant, which was announced by State Senator Sean Ryan, is for renovations. The Italian Cultural Center is located in the former North Park Library on Hertel Ave. Learn more at WGRZ 2.

Today in Buffalo:

• Play/Ground 2022 Exhibit! Various Locations. October 10th, all day (final day!). Details!
• Parent Club House! The Cary House. October 10th, 5 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Details!
• University at Buffalo's Department of Art Visiting Speaker Series: Michele Washington! Center for the Arts. October 10th, 6:30 P.M. Details!
• Spoon Club - Free Spoon Carving Meet Up! 298 Northhampton Street. October 10th, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Details!
• Highly Suspect Concert! The Rapids Theater. October 10th, 6:30 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Bills Meme: "What do we think the third most popular saying is 🤔👇" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• UB Dog: "A good girl that loves #UBuffalo as much as we do 💙 🐶 ( 📸: @vibrant.violet.lab)" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Bills Pride at The Buffalo Zoo: "The Bills Make Me Wanna Shout! #GoBills 💙❤️💙❤️" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Friday's Feature at the City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter: "Friday Foster Feature with Murray (fka Arthur) 🏡 🐾🧡 Murray went to @k9_connection_buffalo for a special day of enrichment and the crew fell in love with his goofy and gentle ways and he was chosen to go into foster with one of the tr..." (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• North Buffalo Home: "1 of our 2 currently featured @gurneyrealestate homes. 1180 Amherst Street - North Buffalo Click the link in our profile to learn and see more from this listing 🔗" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Feld Entertainment to give away 4 tickets to the Jurassic World Live Tour.⁠ ⁠ The Jurassic World Live Tour returns to KeyBank Center from October 21 – 23. Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifyi..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today. Have a great Monday, I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow!