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Morning Buffalo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 25 years of Uncrowned Queens reshaped Buffalo's Black history record
  • How OLV is helping families after West Buffalo's Catholic Academy closed.
  • Buffalo man gets 80 months for role in fentanyl conspiracy.

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny; nice, low humidity, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Uncrowned Queens Institute celebrates 25 years preserving Black history in WNY (wkbw.com) — Buffalo residents are being invited into 25 years of preserved local Black history as the Uncrowned Queens Institute marks its anniversary at The Buffalo History Museum. The group is relaunching its website and showcasing photos, stories, and archives that highlight African American contributions in Buffalo and Western New York, aiming to keep this history accessible for schools, organizations, and future generations.
   

2. OLV Elementary welcomes new students from closed Catholic Academy (wkbw.com) — Families from Buffalo's closed Catholic Academy of West Buffalo are finding a new home at Our Lady of Victory Elementary in nearby Lackawanna, which has welcomed about 80 transfer students. The school has hired more teachers, expanded academic and counseling support, and launched a family support center funded by the Buffalo Diocese, aiming to provide stability and a faith-based environment for affected Buffalo-area students.
   

3. Buffalo man going to prison for his role in narcotics conspiracy (justice.gov) — A 27-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking conspiracy operating in 2024 and 2025. Investigators tied him and a co-defendant to multiple controlled drug sales and a large seizure of narcotics, cash, and a firearm, underscoring ongoing enforcement against dangerous opioids in the Buffalo area.
   

4. AEW's 'Dynamite' held a 10 bell salute and tribute to Andy Williams during tonight's event (lambgoat.com) — Fans in Buffalo will have a chance to honor musician and wrestler Andy Williams at a public celebration of his life on September 27 in the city. AEW has already held a ten-bell salute on Dynamite and plans a larger tribute on Collision, giving local admirers multiple ways to remember the beloved "Butcher" from Every Time I Die.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • anyone missing a kitten?
    she ran up to me on west ferry and followed me for blocks until I got to Elmwood, sent my boyfriend to get the carrier because I didn't want her… (Nextdoor Elmwood Village)
  • Please Join us in celebrating Zaire "Flips" life, auntie Mona and Grandma Evette asked that everyone come peaceful and respectful.
    Thank you in advance to those helping with food and drinks. With love and compassion Jenni Wny community outreach Robert Wny community outreach … (Nextdoor Cheektowaga/Maryvale)
  • CCL Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Materials Coordinator in Buffalo. Apply here.
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Buffalo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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