🌱 ⛪ Diocese Reinstates Priests, Little Explanation + Starbucks Unions + Bus Shortage

Hi y’all. 👋🌄 It's me, Hannah, back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go…

• ⛪ Reinstated priests that were removed on sexual abuse accusations
• ☕ More information about Starbucks unionization
• 🍺 Buffalo’s first Beer Week starting today

Before we dive into it, check out this new mural in Allentown!

🌧️ First, today's weather: Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 72 Low: 62.

🗞️ Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1.) Under justification by their review board, the diocese has reinstated seventeen priests accused of sexual abuse. The review board found the accusations to be “not substantiated” and offered little more explanation. In some cases, the accuser was left out of the court case.

For more information, read Jay Tokasz’ article via The Buffalo News.

2.) To follow up on the Starbucks unionization we discussed earlier this week, twenty Buffalo-area locations saw pickets yesterday. The pickets were in response to claims that at least ten union leaders were fired recently for the union-affiliated activities. Starbucks has commented that these claims are “categorically false.

Read more at WIVB.

3.) In light of the national bus shortage, back to school yesterday caused Buffalo Public Schools parents concerns about the safety of transportation. Jessica Bauer Walker, president of the Buffalo Public Schools Community Health Worker Parent Association, says ““In Buffalo Public Schools, our kids were already behind and we were dealing with a lot of inequities compared to our suburban counterparts. That’s exacerbated now.” For the time being, missing school or tardiness related to transportation to school is not to be penalized.

Learn more at WIVB.

4.) Today marks the beginning of Beer Week, a 12-day event that includes takeovers, talks, bottle shares, and more. The event was planned by the Buffalo Beer Geeks, a dedicated Facebook group of beer-enthusiasts. Beer Week, in memory of the former Buffalo Beer week, is in celebration of the group’s ten year anniversary.

For the breakdown of events, visit The Buffalo News.

5.) Four homicides occurred in the city over Labor Day weekend, all of which are currently being investigated by the Buffalo police department. This brings the police to a report of eight fatal shootings and two fatal stabbings since August 4th.

Learn more at Spectrum News.

📅 Today in Buffalo:

• Weekly Clean-up at the Japanese Gardens! Japanese Garden in Delaware Park. September 7th, 9:00 A.M. Details!
• The Day He was Shot: Last Pictures of McKinley! Buffalo History Museum. September 7th, 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Details!
• Escape the Fate & Story of the Year! Town Ballroom. September 7th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo Bisons vs Gwinnett Stripers! Sahlen Field. September 7th, 6:05 P.M. Details!
• Staind: Live! Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. September 7th, 8:00 P.M. Details!

📱Buffalo Chatter:

• Bills-Themed Charcuterie: Order Bills-Themed Charcuterie Boards and Game Day Appetizers from A Board Above (Step Out Buffalo)
• Gothic Campus?: "Feelin' a little moody on this gloomy Tuesday 🌧 #UBuffalo (📸: @singhal_yogesh)" (University at Buffalo via Instagram)
• Tongue-out Tiger: "Zahra would like to wish everyone a very happy back-to-school week! #BackToSchool #TongueOutTuesday" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Giveaway Package!: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Roycroft Campus to give away a Roycroft Day Trip Package ($300 value).⁠ ⁠ This prize includes: ⁠ - A $50 Gift Certificate for the Roycroft Inn (lunch or dinner)⁠ - Two Tour Passes for a Campus Tour..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Schools Welcome Back Letter: "Click the image below or visit www.buffaloschools.org to read Superintendent Dr. Tonja M. Williams’ Welcome Back Letter to all BPS families and community members." (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)
• Buffalo Waterfront Roller Rink Hours: "New Roller Rink hours for the rest of the season! Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4pm-7pm Thursday: 4pm-7pm Friday: 4pm-10pm Saturday: 12pm-9pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm Theme Nights every Friday presented by @roarlogistics from 6pm-10p..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.