🌱 ⛅ Upcoming Eclipse + Depew DMV Closed + Former WNYers on Hurricane Ian

Hey y'all! I am here with your Tuesday edition of the Buffalo Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• ⛅ How to prepare for upcoming eclipse, when Buffalo will go entirely dark
• 🚙 Depew DMV closing
• 🌬️ Former WNY residents report effects of Hurricane Ian

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⛅ But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 65. Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. In April of 2024, Buffalo will be in the national spotlight for going entirely dark during the eclipse. The city should prepare for tens to hundreds of thousands of tourists coming to Western New York to witness this event. With eighteen months left to prepare, Buffalo Rising is proposing we begin asking the hard preparatory questions, including should schools be closed and how can we best limit traffic, now. Read more at Buffalo Rising.
2. The Depew DMV will temporarily close for renovations on Wednesday October 5th. According to Erie County Clerk Michael Kerns, renovations will include new floors, fresh paint, public restrooms, and re-designing the layout of the office. The DMV should reopen before the end of 2022. Learn more at WKBW 7.
3. Former Western New York residents living in Florida are reporting back the effects of Hurricane Ian. Anna Greco from Clarence fortunately didn’t lose much, but talks of neighbors in cities over, “I mean these people have nothing, they have no electricity, they have lost their homes, everything.” Similarly, Amanda Tilly from Buffalo speaks of her experience during the hurricane, when she hid with her family in the master bedroom closet for about six hours, “The wind was so loud, I thought our house was going to blow away, or the roof would come off.” Read more and find out about donations at WIVB 4.
4. Five Points Framing, a growing frame shop business, is reopening downtown. Co-owners, Chelsea Black and Abby Spindelman, are excited about their new location as it offers more workshop space and the option to collaborate with other creative businesses downtown, among other perks. They will celebrate their grand (re)opening with the public on the evening of Friday, October 14th. More information can be found at Buffalo Rising.
5. Colleen Wheeler, a 43-year-old woman from Hamburg, was arraigned this past Friday with one count of grand larceny in the third degree for stealing money from a youth hockey team. She allegedly stole $6,000 while working as the manager of the Hamburg Hawks between April of 2019 and March of 2022. She will return to court next month for a felony hearing. Learn more at WGRZ 2.

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Today in Buffalo:

• Sound Moves Me! Artpark. October 4th, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Details!
• Art Exhibition: Mizin Shin, World Network Models! Buffalo Arts Studio. October 4th, 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (reoccurring). Details!
• Printing Partners! Locust Street Art. October 4th, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (recurring weekly for 8 weeks). Details!
• Twang Gang Concert! Sportsmen’s Tavern. October 4th, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Details!
• The Dessert First Tour featuring Alex Dupree, Annie Blackman, and S. Raekwon! Duende at Silo City. October 4th, 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Details!
• Toubab Krewe Concert! Buffalo Iron Works. October 4th, 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Happy Halloween from The Buffalo Zoo: "Celebrate Halloween! begins today! This spooktacular event is great for little ghouls and goblins to get in the Halloween spirit! Explore the Trick-or-Treat Trail, crack up at The Super Hilarious Magic Show by Nick Mambretti, meet and gr..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• Pugtober Fest: "We are gearing up for Pugtoberfest tomorrow! The following dogs will be in attendance and their bios can be found on our website at www.buffalopugs.org. We will have Cheesy Chick and Butts&Links BBQ food trucks, a 50/50 raffle and over 1..." (Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc. via Facebook)
• City Hall From Above: "Buffalo night lights. 🦬 #InTheBUF photo by @scott_balzer" (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• UB True Blue Event: "Oh what #UBTrueBlue night! See you at the game tomorrow. #UBuffalo #UBhornsUP 🤘" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Funny Church Sign: "Ok sign girl, we see and hear you👏⁠ 📷️: Jon Getz" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with the Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau to give away Fall Weekend Getaway for 2 ($500 value)! ⁠ ⁠ This prize includes: ⁠ - A 2-night stay at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel⁠ - A voucher for a 2 person w..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• National Black Dog Day: "Celebrating National Black Dog Day 🖤 #dogsofbuffalo #blackdogs #nationalblackdogday" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Mums at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "The #mums are beginning to open for our most historic exhibit at the Botanical Gardens! This year the #MumExhibit will be coinciding with #ColeusAndCreatures AND #CreaturesAfterDark. October will be the best time to make the most of your..." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• BubbleFEST at the Buffalo Museum of Science: "Wow! Thank you to all our members and visitors who helped us bring BubbleFEST back in person for 2022! We had SO much fun, and based on all the smiling faces we think our guests did, too! We want to share special thanks to our voluntee..." (Buffalo Museum of Science via Instagram)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!