🌱 Bus Driver Shortage Prompting Unique Measures + Domestic Arrest

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Buffalo and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Here's the lowdown.

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Now, today's weather:

Breezy with a stray thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Starbucks Workers United is alleging that a worker at a Tonawanda Starbucks was fired for union activity. According to the union, while the union says that they were told they had the discretion to modify store operations, management fired the worker for closing the store lobby without permission. Workers walked out on Friday in response to the firing and continued the strike into Saturday. The union says that this is the ninth union leader in Buffalo to have been fired due to union activity. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. The Buffalo Police Department has made an arrest in relation to a domestic incident that happened in July. On Jul. 5, at about 4:15 a.m., police responded to a call about a man with a gun. Police learned that the man had fired shots and struck a vehicle. The 36-year-old was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, among other counts. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. Buffalo schools have a shortage of bus drivers by about 100 drivers. They're considering paying parents to drive their kids to school in order to make up for it. Parents participating in the potential program would receive 58.5 cents per mile. A parent survey is being sent out prior to school starting on Sep. 6. The response to that survey will determine what action the school district takes. (Buffalo News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Take and Make Craft: Paper Plate Seagull at North Park Branch Library (All Day)
• STEAM and STORY NIGHT at North Collins Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Salsa In The Park at 199 Lincoln Parkway (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Buffalo Waterfront wants you to know about the upcoming Drumwork Fest. Jeezy, Wale, Fabolous, CONWAY and many more will be at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Outer Harbor Concert Series. (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 hosted "Touch a Truck" at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum. Click the link for photos of the kiddos interacting with the equipment. (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• JCC Buffalo is celebrating National Pickleball day! You can play on JCC Buffalo's pickleball courts all day for free. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.