🌱👷‍♀️Low Workforce, Low Unemployment Rates + Roofs Collapsing + Art Gallery Reopening

Hello, Buffalo! Today's issue includes updates on:

• 👷‍♀️ Unemployment rates at a modern-day low, but why?
• 🖼️ Albright Knox Art Gallery is reopening!
• 🏗️ Affordable housing construction!

🌤️ But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 40. Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Due to a shrinking workforce, the Buffalo-Niagara unemployment rate fell 2.7% during October to its modern-day low. The region's workforce has shrunk almost 2% since pre-pandemic calculations in October 2019. Learn more at The Buffalo News.
2. Local roofs and businesses have collapsed under the snow, specifically in the village of Hamburg. Draudt's, a century old businesses, as well as regionally iconic Braymiller's Lane have both caved in under the weight of the snow. To read more, visit WIVB 4.
3. The Albright Knox Art Gallery is reopening in May as The Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Governor Kathy Hochul comments, "This project will add new life and vitality to this historic and great institution, and is a continuation of the ongoing revitalization of Western New York." Read more at Spectrum Local News.
4. Last Thursday, Michael H. Kooshoian was sworn in as the representative of the Erie County Legislature's 3rd District. Kooshian says, “...this district has been home to me my entire life, from growing up in north Buffalo, to raising my own family in the Town of Tonawanda. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent my hometown district and neighbors in the county legislature, and grateful to my fellow committee members for placing their trust in me.” For more information, visit Niagara Frontier Publications.
5. Western New Yorkers have faced plow scammers during the storm. Many people in the worst-hit neighborhoods had to take to community groups and Facebook for help getting their cars out of the snow. One woman in the Lakeview neighborhood sent money to a scammer who never showed up to plow her car out. Read more at WGRZ.

Today in Buffalo:

• Needle Felted Thanksgiving Pumpkins! Alchemy Beer & Wine. November 23rd, 6:30 P.M. Details!
• Welcome Distraction Under the Tent at HBC! Hamburg Brewing Company. November 23rd, 6:30 P.M. Details!
• Shaun Murphy! Helium Comedy Club. November 23rd, 8:30 P.M. Details!
• Cal Parmer Presents: The Legacy Experience 2022! Buffalo Iron Works. November 23rd, 9:00 P.M. Details!

A look to the weekend with Buffalo Rising's Event Roundup, in case you're hosting guests or looking for something fun to do with family!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Buffalo Schools Closed Again Today: "Due to the office and school closing, "Wednesdays with Williams" will return next week, November 30th Dr. Williams wishes you all an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend!" (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)
• Manchester Place Home: "Manchester Place - West Side" (Buffalo Homes via Instagram)
• West Herr, Santa, and a Dog!?: "🎅Santa PUP meet & greet at @westherr Subaru this Saturday!🎅 ⭐️ Snag your Holiday photo with Santa and your pup for $10 and funds raised will go to @7heartsmaternity ⭐️ @7heartsmaternity will be there with adoptable puppies! 🐶 ⭐️ BONU..." (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Firefighters Fundraiser and Hockey: "🏒 🦃💜 Holiday Hockey Showcase 💜🦃🏒 AVAILABLE Tomorrow at Buffalo RiverWorks! Battalion Chief Mark Hillery rememberance T-shirts courtesy of First In Buffalo. They will be $15 with $5 from each shirt sold going to the John D. Hillery ..." (Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 via Facebook)
• 3 Days until Ice-Skating: "COUNTDOWN TO THE ICE OPENING CELEBRATION- 3 DAYS Book your one-of-a-kind Igloo experience, presented by Paula's Donuts. For a limited time, save $50 off! That’s as low as $18 per person! Your Igloo reservation includes Ice admission, ska..." (Buffalo Waterfront via Facebook)
• Giveaway Alert: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with the Explore & More Children's Museum to give away the Ultimate Holiday Play Package ($180 value).⁠ ⁠ This prize includes: ⁠ - $150 gift card⁠ - 2 admission passes ⁠ - and a plush buffalo⁠ ⁠ Now thr..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• World Cup Watch Parties: "Looking for a place in town to watch a game among other soccer enthusiasts? Head to one of these watch parties ⚽️ Tap our link in bio to see the full list!" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.