🌱 Warming Shelters + Buffalo Cops in Court + Convicted Killer Release

Good morning, everybody! It's Friday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• The incoming cold weather
• The release of a murderer from a Sudan prison
• The lack of fluoride in the city's drinking water

But first, today's weather: EXTREME COLD WEATHER FORECASTED. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

Snow showers. High: 10. Low: 6.

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Here are the top five stories in Buffalo today:

1. With weekend wind chills as low as -25 predicted, warming shelters across the city are opening. Be sure to dress with caution if you must be outside today to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Find details about warming centers at WKBW 7.
2. A lawsuit against city hall and the Buffalo Police Department has found data on five officers that disproportionally ticketed motorists of color between 2012-2020. The lawyers on the case are with the organization Black Love Resists in the Rust and hope to remove these cops from the system. Read more at The Buffalo News.
3. The Islamist extremist and killer of South Buffalo's John Granville has been released from a Sudan prison. Since the murder, which occurred in 2008, the murderer, Abdelraouf Abuzeid, has been considered a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in the United States. Keep learning at WIVB 4.
4. Represented by Attorney Robert Corp, residents of Buffalo are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city for not fluoridating the water. Corp commented, "We think that given the clarity in the science and the guidance from New York State Department of Health, the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] at the federal level and the World Health Organization, that healthful water includes fluoridation." Visit Spectrum Local News to learn more.
5. Many suffer after watching the video evidence of Tyre Nichol's murder at the hands of the Memphis police. Sara Taylor, director of BIPOC Parent Mental Health Project, suggests that "the Black community participate in and host healing circles in our community for Black and brown individuals in neighborhoods to process things like this." Learn more at WIVB 4.

Today in Buffalo:

• Dalia Antonia Caraballo Muller! Hallwalls Contemperary ARt Center, 4:00 P.M.
• Owl Moon! Genesee County Village & Museum, 4:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
• Caffeinated Injustices Opening Reception! Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC), 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• Ice Skating Silent Disco! Canalside, 6:00 P.M . - 10:00 P.M.
• Deathwish by Cult Mother! Torn Space Theatre, 7:00 P.M.
• Hay Fever! Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, 7:30 P.M.
• Wicket: A Parody Musical! Shea's Smith Theatre, 7:30 P.M.
• Let’s Play House: Eight Short Plays. One Empty House! First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, 8:00 P.M.
• Dueling Pianos! New York Beer Project, 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Saturday in Buffalo:

• Winter Watercolors! Reservoir State Park, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
• Caffeinated Injustices! Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC), 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
• Valentine’s Pop-up Weekend #1! Westside Stories Used Books, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
• Reinventing Reality! Buffalo Museum of Science, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
• Angel Olsen with Erin Rae! Babeville, 7:00 P.M.
• Hay Fever! Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, 7:30 P.M.
• Wicket: A Parody Musical! Shea's Smith Theatre, 7:30 P.M.

Sunday in Buffalo:

• Galentine’s Self Love Sunday! Jada Blitz Fitness, 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
• Snowshoe Ice Volcano Walk! Evangola State Park, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
• Brunch – 90’s with Ed Wyner! Jack Rabbit, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
• Let’s Play House: Eight Short Plays. One Empty House! First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, 2:00 P.M.
• Hay Fever! Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, 3:00 P.M.
• Wicket: A Parody Musical! Shea's Smith Theatre, 3:00 P.M.

From my notebook:

• Schools Closed Tomorrow: "Per Dr. Williams. "Due to the anticipated severe low temperature and low wind chill, Buffalo Public Schools will be closed today. All students are to stay home. Staff will report to assigned locations." (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)
• Local Fish Fries: "Delicious, bang-for-your-buck fish fries are always the way to go. Head to our link in our bio to find your next favorite fish fry among these underrated spots." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Sabres "Subaru" For Adoption: "CHOOSE LOVE/PUP DROP Adoption Opportunity 💙 This is Subaru, who will be cheering the Sabres on tonight! For more details, or if interested in adopting, contact @buffalo_underdogs_rescue 🏒 @buffalosabres 🐶 #dogsofbuffalo (Dogs of Buffalo)
• Giveaway Alert: "We're teaming up with Eyes Exclusive to give away a $100 Shopping Spree & a Pair of Zungle Viper Sunglasses ($379 value).⁠ ⁠" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Sunset in Buffalo "A view in my city………….. Buffalo NY……….. . . #sunset #buffalo #buffalony #wny #716 #igersbuffalo #rustbelt #winter" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!