🌱🦃 🏫 REACH Academy + Snow Removal Costs + NFTA Station Closure

Good morning, neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving! Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on:

• 🏫 Expansion on new charter school
• 🚇NFTA Announcement
• 🦃Thanksgiving races, hikes, and boatrides!

I hope this helps at the dinner table tonight!

☁️ But first, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 47. Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. REACH Academy, one of Buffalo's newest charter schools, is expanding its space and grade levels. The project will be an $8.5 million investment . The school is at the former site of Maritime Charter School. Read more at WGRZ 2.
2. After the snow removal operation, the Western New York governments are still calculating the cost of this snowstorm. Many New York politicians, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, wrote to President Biden asking for eleven regional counties to be declared eligible for Federal Emergency Management Administration disaster assistance. "We were grateful that the president did say that we reached the threshold of emergency need,” Gillibrand said. “A lot of families really suffered during this storm." Learn more at Spectrum Local News.
3. The NFTA has announced that University Station will be closed between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Mondays through Fridays starting on December 5th. The NFTA will be working on interior renovations. Read more at WGRZ 2.
4. A Slovakian man copied the Buffalo mass shooter. He wrote online that Payton Gendron, who shot 10 people to death in the Jefferson Ave. Tops last May, gave him "new inspiration" to kill. Further information can be found at The Buffalo News.
5. A city employee was killed on McKinley Ave. on Wednesday during snow removal efforts. “We are heartbroken,” Brown said. “We are in pain right now having suffered this loss.” The employee's name has not yet been released to the public. Learn more at WIVB 4.

Today in Buffalo:

• Gravy Boat Relay! 405 Ohio Street, Buffalo NY. November 24th, 8:30 A.M. Details!
• Turkey Trot! Downtown Buffalo, Footrace. November 24th, 9:00 A.M. Details!
• Pre-Gobble Gorge Gallivant! Devil Hole's State Park. November 24th, 9:30 A.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Wegmans on Thanksgiving Meme: "For a real thrill go on Thanksgiving Day 😩⁠ ⁠ Tw: leahstacy" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• History Museum Gift Shop: "Our gift shop is all stocked up and ready to go with Buffalo-themed merchandise for the holiday season! Stop by on Museum Store Sunday on Nov. 27 or throughout the weeks ahead to pick up your perfect Buffalo gift! Holiday Weekend Hours..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Syracuse Sidewalk Plan, Could Buffalo Learn?: "Just Syracuse EXPANDING their municipal sidewalk snow removal program while Buffalo didn't include a single dollar for it in its own budget. - Expanded sidewalk snow removal map for '22-'23: + Reaches every City School + 125 miles + Buil..." (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Call for Young Professionsals: "Calling all young professionals! If you love making a difference in Buffalo, consider joining the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks! The Buffalo History Museum is a presenting sponsor of the 2023 program organized by @bfloparks and ..." (The Buffalo History Museum via Instagram)
• Buffalo Marathon: "https://cmm.dickssportinggoods... #buffalomarathonweekend #buffalomarathon" (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I hope you have a nice holiday!