🌱 ☑️ More Election Results + CSA Court Case Against BPS + Co-op Union

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday! Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• ☑️ Local election info!
• 🛍️ Lexington Co-op unionization efforts!
• 🍕 The return of Pizza Hut!

⛅ But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and not as cool. High: 59. Low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Buffalo:

1. Western New York election results are in. Melissa Hartman, Eden Town Supervisor, won for Erie County Clerk. She ran as a Democrat despite a lifelong Republican identification. Additionally, Gary A. Wilson Jr. reflects on the honor of being elected as the first LGBTQ+ City Court Judge, saying "I stand on the shoulders of the LGBTQ community. I stand on the shoulders of the African American community and I'm going to continue to serve this community with integrity, honesty and fairness." Read more about elections at The Buffalo News.
2. Patricia Caruana has added the retired Buffalo teacher Mary Boblak to her case against the Buffalo School System for child sexual abuse. The accusation says the abuse began in 1971, when the plaintiff was only 11 years old. Caruana first notified the school system of the abuse in the 1993-94 school year, which resulted only in Boblak being offered early retirement with full benefits. For more information, read WIVB 4.
3. Workers at the Lexington Co-op have partnered with the same union that helped Buffalo Spot and Starbuck locations unionize. Management was informed yesterday afternoon that organizing had begun at both the Elmwood and Hertel locations. In a media statement, management said, "Democratic participation and education are core values of the Lexington Co-op, and co-ops everywhere. We believe that all staff should have an opportunity to decide whether they want to unionize as well as be informed with pertinent and accurate information to do so." Learn more via The Buffalo News.
4. A 47-year-old stabbing victim has died in Erie County Medical Center, upgrading charges from first degree assault to second degree murder. The September stabbing occurred in Niagara Falls between two local residents. The victim remained in ECMC until he passed away earlier this week. The suspect, Al Villane, has been in custody since the incident. Learn more at WKBW 7
5. Pizza Hut is making a return to the Buffalo Area, this time with carry-out options. Confirmed franchise locations are Kenmore, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Depew, and North Buffalo. Read more at WGRZ 2.

Today in Buffalo:

• Ploughmans and Porters! Magic Bear Beer Cellar. November 10th, 5:00 P.M. Details!
• Screen Printing Basics! Western New York Book Arts Center. November 10th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• OSB and Pete Approved Cookie Pairing Event! OSB Ciderworks. November 10th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Babel: Omar El Akkad! Kleinhans Music Hall. November 10th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights! KeyBank Center. November 10th, 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Guards at the Taj! Road Less Traveled Productions. November 10th, 7:30 P.M. (opening night! reoccuring event!) Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Lemurs at the Zoo: "Our ring-tailed lemurs were very vocal this morning! Sound on! 🔊" (The Buffalo Zoo via Facebook)
• Local Holiday Markets: "It's officially holiday market season! Looking to have fun while shopping local? Check out the full calendar of upcoming events at our link in bio 🔗" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Tougue out Pup: "TONGUE OUT TUESDAY: Hat Edition 😊 @saint_cooper_of_buffalo 👅 #dogsofbuffalo #tongueouttuesday #dogswithhats #dogswearinghats #saintbernard" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• Sabres Pup: "READY FOR THE PUP DROP 🏒 @buffaloboxerbros 🐕 #dogsofbuffalo #buffalosabres #dogsofbuffaloboosterclub" (Dogs Of Buffalo via Instagram)
• SUNY Buffalo State First-Generation Celebration: "Today, November 8, is First-Generation College Celebration! Here at Buffalo State, we are a community of learners, scholars, and leaders comprised of first-generation college students and advanced-degree seekers: undergraduate, graduate,..." (SUNY Buffalo State College via Instagram)
• Holiday Market at the History Museum: "It's that time of year full of holiday cheer! While we think of all those we are thankful for, don't forget to show them how much you care with something special! 🎁 Shop local during the Buffalo History Museum Holiday Makers Market and..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Guest on the Horticulture Team at theBotanical Gardens: "A couple of weeks ago, staff from Lumsden McCormick CPA joined our Horticulture team to volunteer for the day! It was a huge success and they were such an amazing help! Thank you for your hard work and coming together as a community to m..." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo at the Snow Removal Plan Meeting: "This Wednesday 11/9 at 1PM, attend the Buffalo Common Council's Community Development meeting and join them in their review of DPW's '22-'23 snow removal plan. Together with the Common Council, we can push for better than last year." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. Have a great day!