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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Buffalo blocks just gained new street trees—and which didn't?
  • Broadway-Bailey neighbors mourn Zaire "Flip" Allison and seek answers
  • How Buffalo business leaders are tackling lending, interest rates and growth plans

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Breezy; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Planting trees: See where Buffalo chose to root 274 trees to help with canopy cover (buffalonews.com) — Buffalo has begun planting 274 new street trees this spring through its federally funded Buffalo Equity in Street Trees program, part of an $8 million grant to expand canopy in underserved neighborhoods. A detailed map shows exactly where trees went, though some landed on already leafy streets, sparking debate among residents about placement and willingness to host trees in their yards.
   

2. Zaire 'Flip' Allison remembered by Broadway-Bailey community after fatal hit-and-run crash (wkbw.com) — Neighbors in Buffalo's Broadway-Bailey area gathered Sunday to honor Zaire "Flip" Allison, a well-known 36-year-old community figure killed in a hit-and-run while using his wheelchair on Bailey Avenue. Family, friends, clergy, and local advocates shared memories of his life and urged compassion, while Buffalo police continue seeking tips at 716-847-2255 to find the drivers involved.
   

3. Industry Leaders Forum – Finance & Insurance on September 30, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Business owners and professionals in Buffalo can join a Buffalo Niagara Partnership forum on September 30 to discuss access to capital, lending conditions, and financial trends shaping local employers' decisions. The member-only session at 79 Perry Street includes networking and a peer-driven conversation led by Merrill Lynch about planning for growth in the Buffalo Niagara economy.
   

4. NY Loves Canada campaign seeks to bring Canadian dollars back across the border (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Buffalo-area tourism is holding up better than Niagara County's, with Visit Buffalo crediting new ad campaigns in cities like Boston and Philadelphia for drawing more visitors despite weaker Canadian travel. A statewide NY Loves Canada program is offering discounts to encourage Canadians back across the border, with deals available through September and some lasting into December, potentially boosting Buffalo businesses.
   

5. The Short List: What to look for in the week ahead (buffalonews.com) — A longtime Buffalo News editor reflects on memories of 9/11 and explains how the newsroom will mark the 25th anniversary this week. The Short List newsletter aims to keep Buffalo Niagara readers updated on notable local stories, explaining not just what's happening but why it matters for people living in and around Buffalo.
   

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