🌱🔒 School Security Equipment + Domestic Violence Laws + Internet's Role in Mass Shooting

Welcome back, Buffalo. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today, we'll cover...

• 🔒 The proposal that public schools spend $3 million on new security equipment
• 💰 The $2,000,017 donation to the Patricia Allen Fund
• 🎤 Multiple options for tonight's entertainment

...and more!

🌧️ But first, today's weather: Chilly with a few showers. High: 46. Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Later today, the school-board will vote on a proposal that the public school system purchases more than $3 million of security equipment. While at first that price tag may seem like too much, it is important to note that there have been two stabbings in the past calendar year at two separate schools, as well as a shooting. John Elmore, an attorney who represents the two students victim to stabbing, says "when you send your child to school, you expect your child to come home safe. It shouldn't be a place where there are guns, where there are stabbings, where there are fights and assaults. The City of Buffalo School System has to step up." Read more in Olivia Proia's article for WKBW 7.
2. Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law various measures to help victims of domestic violence. Two of the new laws state that guns must be turned over by someone subject to a protective order if the court demands so and that health insurance companies must allow survivors of domestic violence the option of providing alternative contact information for access to claims and benefits. Read the other laws and learn more at Spectrum Local News.
3. After examining the role of online platforms in the Buffalo mass shooting, New York Attorney General Letitia James concludes that fringe online platforms, such as 4chan and Reddit, were used to radicalize and publicize the shooter. As a result, James is calling for federal and state reforms that include adding restrictions to live-streaming and creating liability for the distribution of videos involving homicide, among more. Learn more about the online platform investigation at WKBW 7.
4. West Herr Auto Group is donating $2,000,017 to the Patricia Allen Fund to benefit Oishei Children's Hospital. The Patricia Allen Fund was created by quarterback Josh Allen in honor of his late grandmother who spent most her life working with children. This is the largest donation the fund has received since it was started in 2020, and it will be used towards the pediatric trauma units, medical equipment, training, and care for children that is not reimbursed by insurance. West Herr is following in the tradition of donations by ending the donation with a 17, the number Allen sports on the Bills field. Read more at WGRZ.
5. Buffalo's special performance of the musical Evita will come to Shea's the first week of November. The event will star both Buffalo actors, as well as Tony-award winning Broadway actors. The celebration will be accompanied by Buffalo Public School choruses and a Bills-mafia style "musical theater tailgate." The event has been created by Starring Buffalo to add to their existing programming. Learn more at Buffalo Rising.

Today in Buffalo:

• Collections Live: Geology with Joe! Buffalo Museum of Science. October 19th, 11:00 AM. Details!
• Making God Laugh- Dinner Theater! Desiderio's Dinner Theater in Back of Bobby J's Restaurant. October 19th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Quicksand Concert! Buffalo Iron Works. October 19th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• The WNY Big Band! Flying Bison Brewery Co. October 19th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Taproom Trivia Night! Pour Taproom Buffalo. October 19th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Slee Visiting Artist Series: Jerusalem Quartet! Slee Hall at University at Buffalo. October 19th, 7:30 P.M Details!
• Elliot Scozzaro Quintet! Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall. October 19th, 7:30 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Bills Meme: "RIP Patrick Mahomes shattered ego🥰⁠ ⁠ Credit: @mama_dre82" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Bat at The Buffalo Zoo: "Look who came over to say happy #TongueOutTuesday! Happy #BatAppreciationMonth little one! ❤️🦇🧡" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Flavor Restaurant & Bar to give away a Weck & Wings Party for You & 3 Friends!⁠ ⁠ Enjoy a night out with friends or come by for gameday at Flavor Restaurant & Bar! Prize includes 4 Weck & Wings ent..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dangerous Doggie: "Things you don’t want to see 😮 @aussie.named.jet 🐶 #dogsofbuffalo #dogswithscissors #runningwithscissors #aussie #omg #becareful #safetyfirst #thingsyoudontwanttosee #dropit" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• #NationalPastaDay at DiTondo: "It’s #NationalPastaDay and this is your friendly reminder that @ditondo1904 is now open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner! Make your reservation and stop in for scratch-made, imaginative pasta dishes at 370 Seneca Street. 🍝 #InTheBUF /..." (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Bills at The Buffalo History Museum: "Are Buffalo sports teams cursed? And is this the year the curse will be broken? Join author Greg Tranter in our auditorium next Monday 10/24 at 6pm for the launch of his new book, The Buffalo Sports Curse: 120 Years of Pain, Disappointme..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Highland Avenue Home: "103 Highland Avenue: Our latest @gurneyrealestate Featured Property Follow the link in our profile to read an article and see a full gallery of photos." (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.