🌱 Splash Pad At Crowley Park? + Man Punches Officer At FBI Building

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Buffalo Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 79 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. Is there a way to keep Buffalo cool? Some community members have an idea. After the announcement that the city's outdoor pools cannot be safely staffed due to a shortage of lifeguards, a Change.org petition was created to turn a pool at Crowley Playground into a splash pad. Demetrius Borden, who supports the measure, says that it would give the kids something to do in the summer. City council member Joseph Golombek encourages anyone who supports the measure to show up to a meeting hosted by the Black Rock Alliance on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. to voice their support. The location of the meeting has not yet been determined. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
2. A man was arrested and charged for punching a federal officer on Tuesday. According to U.S. Attorney Trini Ross's office, the man attempted to enter the FBI's Buffalo Division around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and was denied entry to the building. The man apparently began yelling at security guards th "The FBI is screwing with me!" He then struck a security officer and was pepper sprayed and subdued. (WGRZ.com)
3. Residents had the opportunity to give feedback on the future of Scajaquada Expressway. The city held a public hearing at Canisius College on Wednesday, where people spoke out on their opinions of the four options. The plans include full removal, partial removal through Delaware Park, replacing the expressway with an at-grade road, and simply making adjustments to the road as it exists. Public comments are still open for anyone wishing to make their voice heard. Click the link to join the conversation. (WIVB.com - News 4)

Today in Buffalo:

• Kidding Around Yoga at Clearfield Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Toddler Time at Eggertsville Snyder Branch (10:30 AM)
• Good Energy, Family Fun Day at Buffalo Museum of Science (11:00 AM)
• Oceans Of Possibilities Summer Reading Program at North Collins Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Director's Book Club at Hamburg Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Buffalo Niagara posted a beautiful photo of downtown during golden hour. See the sun on the city skyline at the link. (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Poet Jillian Hanesworth shared a poem in honor of the victims of the Tops shooting. Click the link to hear it spoken aloud by the poet herself. (WBFO)
• Just three weeks away now, Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo invites you to Summer Affair. The event at Resurgence Brewing Company starts at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. Get your tickets at the link. (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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.