🌱 Starbucks Stores' Labor Violations + East Delavan Shooting

Buffalo NY

08 May, 2022

6:22 PM

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Hello again, Buffalo! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Buffalo Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Buffalo Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Buffalo long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 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: A 44-year-old Buffalo man has been declared dead following a wrong-way crash in Evans. Benjamin Wence collided with a tractor-trailer on Saturday morning after driving west in the eastbound lane on I-90. The crash is currently being investigated by the New York State Police. (WIVB.com - News 4)The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint accusing Starbucks of unfair labor practices in its Buffalo stores. The complaint outlined a litany of labor law violations and demanded the reinstatement of employees along with back pay. Starbucks has denied the allegations and reportedly plans to fight the charges during an upcoming hearing. (Olean Times Herald)The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a Friday night shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of East Delavan. The shooting resulted in one individual being transported to a local hospital. The department is asking anyone with information to contact its tip-line. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo) Today in Buffalo: Annual Discard Sale At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (All Day) Identity Theft At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (11:00 AM) From my notebook: City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter is searching for a forever home for Rufus, also known as Fuzzy Wuzzy. He is good on a leash, housetrained, and adorable. Contact the shelterif you're interested in adopting him. (Instagram)What's happening in Buffalo this week? Step Out Buffalo has rounded up lots of events taking place in and around the city in the days ahead. (Step Out Buffalo) Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — 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.