🌱 Kaleida Healthcare Workers Strike + Buffalo Gas Prices Lowering

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Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Kaleida Health union workers have delivered a 10-day notice of their upcoming informational picket. The union workers did not extend their contracts at the end of July. They cite competitive wages and staffing levels as their main concerns. The committee is meeting five days a week in hopes of reaching an agreement. (WGRZ.com)
2. Gas prices in the Buffalo area are nearly on par with New York's average. The Buffalo gas prices are still above four dollars a gallon. AAA says the national average price of gas has gone down by 15 cents to $4.06. The state average has dropped nine cents. (WIVB.com - News 4)
3. The western New York housing market is seeing sales slow and prices rise. The housing market currently has the lowest affordability rates in 15 years and has been in high gear since July 2020. According to Judy Russo, a licensed salesperson for Howard Hanna Real Estate, there’s a lot of demand for the Buffalo area, but if you’re willing to compromise here and there, you can get it done. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Work Experience Program At Central Library (9:00 AM)
• Animal Tales Presented By Aquarium Of Niagara At Newstead Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Summer Fun Club (Ages Five-12) At Clearfield Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• It Takes A Village Resources At Central Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of pets are available in the Buffalo area to expand your family. Kitten Bandit has very unique markings on his nose and shepherd mix Kahlua has the sweetest smile. (Buffalo Patch)
• Buffalo has a fresh batch of jobs for those on the hunt. Most of the positions are for customer service or business services, but there are also some in sales and accounting. (Buffalo Patch)
• The Infringement Festival 2022 is coming to Allentown for 11 days for artists, musicians, and performers. The festival will be in public parks and shops converted into galleries. (Spectrum News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.