🌱 Car Careens Into Buffalo River + Starbucks Employee Speaks Out

Buffalo NY

25 February, 2022

3:38 PM

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Up and at 'em, Buffalo! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: An afternoon flurry. High: 30 Low: 25. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: According to police, a car careened into the Buffalo River on Wednesday morning while navigating slick and slushy roads. Thankfully, the driver was not harmed in the incident, and the car was successfully removed from the river by the afternoon. (WIVB.com - News 4)A local Starbucks employee who has led the charge for unionization is accusing the company of icing her out. Cassie Fleischer, who has worked at the Elmwood Avenue store since 2017, believes Starbucks is targeting her because of her efforts with the union. Fleischer cited an apparent change in scheduling policy that would force her to either quit or work more hours, stating: "I really think it has something to do with the union." (WIVB.com - News 4)A Code Blue 15 was issued for both the City of Buffalo and southern Erie County last night, with three shelters open for those in need. As per the WNY Coalition for the Homeless, 586 Genesee Street and the Rural Outreach Center will remain open today as daytime warming centers. (WGRZ.com) Today in Buffalo: Creatively Curious: Fabric Artist Books - WNY Book Arts Center (10:00 AM) Story Time! - Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (Formerly Niagara Branch) (10:00 AM) Computer Class: Libby App - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: As gas prices soar, Buffalo-based SparkCharge is busy producing electric car chargers at full speed. (WKBW-TV)Sophia's Restaurant, a local favorite featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," is planning a huge expansion for later this year. (wyrk.com) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Get A 'Taste Of Paradise' During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis (February 28) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — 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.