A recent community summit on violence at the Merriweather Library took a very awkward turn when a lady from the community made some accusations of a member of the community at the podium.
Who is Shemika Charles and why does she have a day ? In 2010 Shemika Charles set the Guinness World Record for the women's lowest limbo. She cleared 8.5 inches. Mayor Byron Brown declared 10/08 "Shemika Charles Day" in Buffalo to honor her record...
There are several West Side homes on Busti Avenue that were scheduled for demolition to make way for the expansion of the Peace Bridge inspection plaza, but Mayor Brown jumped in and demanded a halt to that idea, opposing Rep. Brian Higgins and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who support the plan to demolish the homes.