🌱 Ukraine War Panel Discussion + Buffalo Starbucks Workers Strike

Buffalo NY

05 May, 2022

4:18 PM

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Up and at 'em, Buffalo! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Buffalo. First, today's weather: A little afternoon rain. High: 63 Low: 43. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Buffalo. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today: The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is working with the Buffalo Fire Department to develop new initiatives to keep first responders healthy. The biggest threat to a firefighter's health and safety is cancer. The new initiative will use annual medical physicals, implement post-exposure protocols, and distribute removable washable liners to reduce contact exposure to toxic substances. (WGRZ.com)University At Buffalo will be hosting a panel discussion regarding the ongoing Ukraine war on May 11. The discussion is free and open to the public. The event will occur in Knox Hall's Room 109 at 5:30 p.m. The discussion will be led by physics professor Avto Kharchilava and Russian History assistant professor Katherine Zubovich. (Press Release Desk)Buffalo Starbucks employees have gone on strike to protest unfair labor practices. The Delaware and Chippewa location employees claim that the coffee chain is punishing those that unionize or plan to in the future. The protest is centered around raises that were distributed to non-union stores. (Spectrum News) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Buffalo: Make a Mother's Day Card! At The Kenilworth Branch Library (All Day) Star Wars Raffle At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: Step Out Buffalo is giving away an Ultimate Buffalo Experience Bundle. See how you can enter over on Instagram. (Instagram) The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is searching for forever homes for three dogs - Quentin, Artie, and Patch. Click to learn about this loveable trio. (Facebook) We can all cheer on the Buffalo Bills - regardless of whether we are on the dark side or the light side of the force. Click to see the photo. Go Bills! (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event That's it for today! I'll see you around. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.