🌱 Unemployment Numbers Down + Blue Cross To Reduce Readmission

Buffalo NY

27 October, 2021

4:31 PM

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Good day, people of Buffalo! Sean Peek here with the latest issue of the Buffalo Daily. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 58 Low: 50. Here are the top stories today in Buffalo: The Buffalo City Mission is announcing a new partnership to help the city's homeless. The shelter is now working with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for its recuperative care unit. The main goal is to decrease the readmission rate to local hospitals.(WIVB.com - News 4)Unemployment numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels in the Buffalo-Niagara area.The State Department of Labor released the preliminary numbers on Tuesday – they show the unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point from 5.7 percent in August to 4.7 in September. The difference is even bigger if we look over the course of a year – unemployment in the area was at 6.9 percent in September of last year. (WIVB.com - News 4)A billboard added to the effort to find a missing Buffalo 13-year-old. (Buffalo News)Work on the pedestrian bridge at Buffalo's Wilson Centennial Park to start in 2022. (Buffalo Business First) Buffalo grant program to award approximately $1 million in grants to 50 small businesses. (WGRZ.com) Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Buffalo: University Express - Library of Congress: Our Nation's Crown Jewel (1:00 PM) Erie County Career & Job Fair - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Violence Behind the Battle for Women's Suffrage (2:00 PM) Information Table: Amazon - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (3:00 PM) Fuse Beads - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (5:00 PM) Halloween Fun Night - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (6:00 PM) DNA for Genealogy Testing: What to Expect (6:00 PM) Binder training: Organizing all your stuff! (6:00 PM)Fall Chorus & Orchestra Concert (7:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) HSS Yoga Flow Class - New Session Starting Nov. 2! (November 2) Add your event You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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.