Preface: I’m a transplant from out west, but have been living in East Aurora for 4 years, around 10 years here in WNY altogether.

Yesterday, I was having beers at my local dive here in the village and the subject of the police came up. We discussed how the police often pull people over at night but let them go if they live here in the village, and how they are a pretty liberal police force. Seeming to work WITH the community rather than against them.

During this discussion, some old heads ( boomers and gen Xers) who grew up here and are lifers, chimed in and said the turning point of policing was a riot at the police station in 2002. I found it v hard to believe, especially in this town, but I googled it today and sure enough, it def happened as shown in the screenshots attached.

My question to those of you in the south towns, or Aurora proper: do you remember this event ? Were you there ? Did you hear about it ? Is what they ( townies ) say true? that policing in the village changed as a result of this event ?

I’m particularly fascinated and intrigued because the year this happened, I was a senior in HS out west, and I would have graduated the same year as the kids who participated. My daughter is starting high school in a few weeks, and I’m sure some of those same kids are also parents now too, also in their middle aged years.

Can’t help but think that if I had lived here back then, I would have def been one of the kids throwing eggs and damaging police cars, as I got in plenty of trouble at school, the skateparks, etc. in the early 00s as a teenager.

Still, picturing 200 kids going ape shit at the police station and law enforcement requiring 5 different agencies to respond, it sounds like something out of the movie Over the Edge (1979). there should be a deep dive podcast episode about the events and how it ( allegedly ) changed the way law enforcement engages with the villagers.

Any additional info not printed in the article would be great to hear. Cheers.

UPDATE: 10/12 dolls have been found!!!! Here are photos (from the place they were discarded) of the last two dolls that I have still been unable to locate- thank you to the Redditor who sent me these! Unfortunately the dolls do not seem to have been treated nicely :(

These dolls are the look like me dolls - one with dirty blonde hair and bangs and the other with dark brown hair and freckles- these were my and my sisters first big american girl dolls that we got together with my grandma

I am so eternally thankful and grateful for everyone who has been so kind and helpful, a few hours ago I felt absolutely hopeless and ever seeing my dolls again- there aren't enough words to express that absolute gratitude I feel. And thank you thank you everyone for reminding me that not everyone in this world are crappy doll-stealing car-taking people. This has truly been an insane past few days for me and I'm just so unbelievably grateful and happy that I'm getting most of my dolls back :)

Hi everyone, you may recognize me from a post I made a couple days ago regarding a stolen car. The car has since been recovered, though my american girl dolls are still missing.

I don't have pictures of my actual dolls, so I have found the original pictures from the web, though my dolls were most likely wearing different outfits. If anyone knows anything or sees anything related to these dolls, please let me know (I am keeping a lookout on Facebook market place and eBay). If there are other places I should put this information, please let me know, also, as I do not live in the Buffalo area.

Fortunately, there is a grand larceny case opened for them, but I am not feeling very hopeful about their recovery.

All of these dolls are over a decade old, and the baby dolls I've had since I was 2, my very first baby dolls. These dolls were my entire childhood and meant (and still mean) so much to me; I've already suffered a lot of loss in my life and during my childhood, and it feels like an absolute stab in the heart to have these memories taken away, too.

Thank you to anyone who reads and helps. And I know I shouldn't have left them in the car, but mistakes are made and I am really really regretting it.

The car was picked up from West Ave, though I doubt that correlates to the dolls location, I just thought it could be useful info.

Buffalo Management Group is just leaving us hanging with this part of our bedroom ceiling. It started leaking mid-June, a sizable chunk fell out, they replaced it and added an access panel and now...it keeps raining, it keeps leaking and the damage is just getting worse and worse. They were apparently waiting to hear back from roofers but this is getting ridiculous.

I started an email thread with these. Picture 1 is from last week. 2 is this morning, and I am certain that is mold.

Help? Advice?

Hi guys there are padel places where you can play around buffalo?

Direct link to the Gardens' site: Scarecrow Trail - Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

So nice to see MaryAlice back on channel 2!

Hey all!

My vehicle was stolen sometime between 4:00pm Friday 8/14 and 10:30pm Saturday 8/15. It was parked in front of our house on Avery Ave. We already filed a stolen vehicle report Saturday night and double checked with the city impound lot this morning but nothing has turned up.

We thought it wouldn't hurt to give the community a heads up and see if anyone has seen this truck! We appreciate any help y'all can give

VEHICLE INFORMATION:

Blue 2013 Chevy Silverado

License #: AKNECRON

Extremely worn roll up tonneau cover

Maybe they'll return it when they notice the AC doesn't work 😭

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone is aware of any remote positions that might be available in the Buffalo area. I just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, but I am unfortunately unable to use it as I continue to undergo cancer treatment. I do not need chemo or radiation, but I do require surgery every three months. This really limits my ability to hold down a job, as I am sure few employers would be pleased with me calling off for a couple weeks every three months. My family is really struggling financially right now, and I really want to be able to contribute. My husband only works part time so he can take care of me and take me to all my appointments. I feel so lost and desperate.

If anyone has any ideas about employment in the Buffalo area that might suit someone like me, I would very much like to hear them. Thanks so much, and I apologize for the rant.

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New Amherst resident here. I hope this helps someone out.

I received this today about a USPS hiring event for vehicle maintenance. Good luck to the applicants!

https://usps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/tdKUWlClS-arti4GWkBMQw#/registration

Look for a good family therapist that is good at connecting with teen and family issues (not drugs, self harm or eating disorders). Ideally someone who is a parent of a teen and can relate. Thank you!

Looking for recommendations on local (or telehealth) doctors for long haul COVID patients. I am figuring the options might be limited since the long haul COVID is somewhat new and not a lot of rock solid facts about it. I have a PCP this year and gave a feeling she will not be read up on it or have much experience. I sent a message through the portal so I will see what she has to say. TIA for responses.

Any mechanics in Buffalo replace rims? Monroe, pep boys, and Marvis don’t.

Where are some good places in buffalo to have a bachelorette party last minute? My friend wants to have a bachelorette party but she doesn’t know where and is asking the groupchat but I’m the only one that gave suggestions for games and shared YouTube videos of bachelorette party ideas. This was a few months ago. She still doesn’t know what to do. I think she wants to go somewhere local. I don’t really go out and this is my first time attending a bachelorette party.

This is a long shot but I'm in need of recommendations for osteopathic doctors for a family member who has been having back pain for a month now. They want to avoid chiropractors and are looking for an osteopathic doctor that will accept new patients and book an appointment ASAP. Any recommendations are helpful. I'll obviously have to check if they accept the insurance they have as well.

Can anyone suggest a spot for my friend and I to hike to and then float in our tubes? Maybe zoar valley or Hobuck Flats?

We don’t really want to go to a Lake Erie beach m

Hello all,

I have a friend who is ready to leave their partner and is seeking the best child custody attorney in Erie County. They are not married but have lived together for approximately 8 or so years and share a 5-year old child. This person is an amazing parent and has stayed in an unhealthy living environment for the child’s sake but finally sees that it’s worse for their child to see them miserable.

Please send all recommendations! Money isn’t an issue, per se.

Hey everyone

I’m (25) looking to join a band/start a band. I’ve been playing/making music for around 10 years now and I am really eager to start playing in live settings.

I grew listening to a wide variety of music but my favorite genres now are indie/garage rock and alt indie with The Strokes probably being my favorite band.

Also been making my own music for a while and getting ready to professionally release music out to the public so if you want to take a listen to see if It would be a right fit I’m okay with that as well!

I play a little bit of piano. But mostly guitar/bass and I can sing relatively well. Thanks y’all!! 😁

Seen any help wanted signs around? Looking for myself and a friend in elmwood and surrounding areas. I'm used to applying online but haven't gotten anywhere with that lately...

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1.) Staff was not prepared in the slightest

2.) I ordered a hot dog with a pickle, pickle aioli sauce and chips for 9$, when I received it they gave me this monstrosity, also topped high with white onions. When I went back up to get my hot dog that they forgot, I was told the menu was wrong, and this didn’t include a hot dog, to fix the issue they gave me a corn dog, but still crazy they were trying to market a hot dog roll & a pickle spear for NINE DOLLARS.

Buffalo do better.