🌱♿ City ADA Coordinator Job + Technical Education in Schools + Silo Demolition

Howdy Buffalo! Keep reading to find out everything about what's happening in town, including...

• Information about technical education in public schools!
• Updates on a murder from 1978?
• A holiday pup pic!

...and more!

🌅 But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 34. Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Buffalo is currently correcting the lack of an Amercians with Disabilities Act Advocate in the city government. Under title two of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all local governments must have an ADA coordinator, which Buffalo does not. Buffalo's Independent Living Center Policy Chief Todd Vaarwerk discusses Buffalo's lack of a coordinator, saying "It shouldn't have taken this long. We recognize the fact that it did now we're trying and we're looking forward but we always want to make sure this never happens again." Read more in Krizia Willaims' article at WKBW 7.
2. Career & Technical Education has been implemented in multiple Buffalo Public Schools with hopes to improve statistics about how many local high school students enjoy learning. The program allows students to learn specific trade-related topics throughout high school, preparing them for life after school in a related higher education. The program also gives students a better opportunity to directly enter the workforce after graduation, should they choose to. The option is now offered at thirteen district high schools. Learn more about CTE by reading The Buffalo News.
3. After a petition to conserve and protect the Great Northern Grain Elevator was denied, demolition is set to occur. The judge on the case said there was not enough evidence towards protecting the building. According to city officials, demolition could take up to eight months. Visit Spectrum Local News to find out more.
4. After being connected to a 1978 fatal stabbing, 63-year-old John M. Sauberan of Buffalo has been sentenced for second degree murder. DNA from the crime scene was connected to Sauberan after he was uploaded to a national database for a felony convicted in Oregon. For more information, check out WKBW 7.
5. Last month's historic lake effect snowstorm cost the city close to a million dollars on snow removal efforts. The total $978,850 spent on private contractors was $718,000 over the allotted amount for subcontractors in the 2022-2022 winter budget. The mayor, city compeller, and the city council are looking at plans to redistribute money from city buildings, streets, and health insurance to cover the deficit. Read Spectrum Local News to learn more.

Today in Buffalo:

• Gay Alliance Blood Drive, 2nd Semi-Annual by Blood is Blood, Good Deeds Buffalo! 786 Delaware Avenue 14209. December 14th, 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Zoning Board of Appeals! City Hall. December 14th, 2:00 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo String Works Holiday Concert! Asbury Hall/Babeville. December 14th, 6:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. Details!
• Italian Wine Class! 4994 Harlem Road 14226. December 14th, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Details!
• SciNight: Bugging Out! Buffalo Museum of Science. December 14th, 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Open Class - He's a Mean One! Painting with a Twist. December 14th, 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with B Well Massage & Esthetics to give away the Ultimate Holiday Glow Package for You and Your Bestie ($230 value).⁠ ⁠ Tis the season to glow! Get glowy and feel good this holiday season with your best..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Dr. Strangepork: "Dr. Strangepork was giving that "I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed" face this morning! 🐽🐢" (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Beasley's Big Eyes: "♥️WELCOME BACK♥️ 🐕 @beasley_knows_best 🏈 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalobills #dogsofbuffaloboosterclub #colebeasley @buffalobills @thebuffalofanatics #billsmafia #nfl #billsdogs #buffalofanatics #whereelsewouldyouratherbe #welcomeback #thank..." (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Keep Club Card: "SOB SPOTLIGHT: A Membership to The Keep Club Makes the Perfect Gift for Any Buffalo Beer-Lover in Your Life This Holiday Season⁠ ⁠ Still finishing off your holiday shopping? If someone you love is a craft beer fanatic or a local beverage..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Fire Historical 2023 Calendar: "Buffalo Fire Historical Society" (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• Tops Deals: "Did you know Tops is Santa’s biggest little helper? When you shop at Tops, you save an EXTRA 20% on clothing, toys, electronics… and all your holiday gifts! #buffalomarathon #buffalomarathonweekend #topsfriendlymar..." (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!