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Hello Buffalo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cornell's $1 million High Road gift means for Buffalo groups
  • Ready for Curtain Up? See what's happening downtown Friday night
  • How a Main Street market owner put Buffalo wellness on the map

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bill B.!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $1 million gift will fund Cornell's High Road Buffalo fellowship for five years (fingerlakes1.com) — A $1 million gift will keep Cornell's High Road Buffalo Fellowship running for five more years, paying students to work with community organizations across Buffalo. More than 20 fellows each summer assist local groups focused on workers' rights, sustainability, equity, and neighborhood revitalization, meaning this funding helps sustain on-the-ground support and fresh energy for grassroots projects citywide.
   

2. 'Curtain Up!' kicks off Buffalo's theater season Friday night (wkbw.com) — 'Curtain Up!' launches Buffalo's new theater season Friday night with a downtown cocktail party, nine productions, and a free late-night street festival in the Theater District. Residents can buy tickets online, enjoy food trucks and live entertainment, and are encouraged to explore different Western New York theaters throughout the year using the full schedule on the association's website.
   

3. 'It's an honor': Buffalo's Salud Market owner featured on Latinas Evolving cover (wkbw.com) — A Main Street entrepreneur in Buffalo is getting national recognition as Salud Market owner Marielyn Santiago Miller lands the cover of Latinas Evolving magazine. Her neighborhood store continues focusing on affordable, healthy food and nutrition education, especially for Black and brown residents, and she hopes to use the spotlight to mentor new local business owners and further grow the market's community impact.
   

4. Metallica Announce 2027 Tour With Limp Bizkit + Avatar (noisecreep.com) — Metallica is bringing their 2027 M72 stadium tour to Buffalo, with a June 8 show at Highmark Stadium featuring support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar. The tour follows their Las Vegas Sphere residency and hits just 12 North American cities, giving local fans a rare chance to see the band's in-the-round football-field stage setup close to home.
   

5. Buffalo Next: 43North Foundation gives $1.5M for internship program support (buffalonews.com) — A Buffalo Next business report highlights a $1.5 million commitment from the 43North Foundation to support internship programs, aiming to strengthen local talent pipelines. While much of the text is corrupted, it's clear the funding will help connect students or early-career workers with regional employers, complementing efforts like the Golisano Institute's business training in nearby Rochester.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is a very special day!!!!
    A new arrival has come home to live with us!!! Her name is Zookie and she is about 8 weeks old. (Nextdoor South Abbott)
  • Thank you to everyone who tried to help me locate a rescue dog by suggesting rescue agencies.
    I initially did not have much luck, but then a friend knew of someone she had known for a long time who was in the business. To make a long story… (Nextdoor Eggertsville Snyder)
  • Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Buffalo. Apply here.
  • General Motors Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Group Leader - Maintenance - Tonawanda in Buffalo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo here.

Ok Buffalo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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