🌱 Olmsted Conservancy Sets Flamingo Record + Teen Hit By Vehicle

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a midday t-storm. High: 84 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. It's a world flocking record! The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy placed a flock of 4,280 plastic pink flamingos in Front Park yesterday, breaking the Guinness World Record for "longest line of garden flamingos." The previous record was for 3,753 flamingos. The Conservancy chose the number 4,280 in honor of Frederick Law Omsted's 200th birthday, which was Apr. 28. (The Buffalo News)
2. A teenage girl is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning. According to officials, the incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Sycamore. The girl was sent to ECMC for multiple injuries. As of Tuesday evening, there is no information on her condition. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. These pies ain't cheap. According to a survey of local businesses, the price for a large pizza sits right around $30. Business owners say the price increase comes as part of a wave of inflation across the board. Jim Pacciotti, who owns Bocce, cites cost increases for necessary materials like paper products, mozzarella, oil, and pizza sauce. (The Business Journals)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Microsoft Excel Intermediate: Focus On Formulas at Kenmore Branch library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Raffle at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Mahjong Club at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Storytime at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• TechKnow Class: Internet Basics at Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Buffalo History Museum invites you to the "Evening With An Expert" event tonight at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Milton Sernett will be speaking for the online event — visit the link to learn more and find the zoom link. (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Buffalo Marathon wants you to be race-ready with a list of 15 foods perfect for runners, both before and after the race. (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo has the perfect event for your calendar. The Creekside Concert with Noga Erez and Magenta Sunshine will be on Jun. 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. 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.