Child Hit & Run Suspect Indicted + Motorcyclist Killed

Buffalo NY

08 October, 2021

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Welcome back, Buffalo! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, October 9 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Buffalo today. First, today's weather: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 70 Low: 61. Here are the top stories in Buffalo today: A Buffalo man has been indicted on charges accusing him of killing a child and leaving the scene. This past August, prosecutors say Kevin Mendola, 37, was in a vehicle on Lovejoy Street in Sloan when he put the vehicle in reverse and hit 10-year-old Michael Conklin. This happened near Griffith Park around 5 p.m. (WIVB.com - News 4)The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Thursday night near Genesee Street and Rapin Place. According to accident investigators, a vehicle was driving westbound on Genesee Street just before 9:30 p.m. when it tried to make a turn and struck a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, identified as a 44-year-old Cheektowaga man, was taken to ECMC by ambulance where he later died. (WGRZ.com)The South Buffalo man who fatally shot his girlfriend nearly three years ago outside his Edson Street home has been acquitted of all charges filed against him in connection with the shooting. (WBFO) A tractor trailer crash caused diesel fuel to spill onto Ganson Street. (WIVB.com - News 4) My Place Buffalo opens a Lounge for Moms. (Buffalo Rising) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Newrez is committed to providing Patch readers and their loved ones with hassle-free mortgage services. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Buffalo: Apple Stamping Craft! - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Saturday Academies! - Buffalo City SD (All Day) Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market - City of Buffalo Special Events (8:00 AM) Celebrate Halloween! at the Buffalo Zoo (10:00 AM) Friends For a Better Buffalo - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) LEGO Club - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) Read To A Dog! - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Italian Heritage Motorcade - City of Buffalo Special Events (1:00 PM) Cultivate Cinema at Central: Them! - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Young Audiences Second Saturday Family Workshop: Possibilities with Puppets (1:00 PM) Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization (2:00 PM) Kite to Freedom: Outdoor Book Release (and Kite-Building) Event (2:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.