🌱 Spring Bulk Trash + Elmwood Heights Apartment + Starbucks Strike

Hello there, Buffalo! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• Spring bulk trash schedule
• Starbucks strike at the Amherst location
• Sniper rifle fell at St. Patrick's Day Parade

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 49. Low: 32.

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Here are the top five stories today in Buffalo:

1. Mayor Byron Brown has announced the city's spring bulk trash schedule. It will begin April 2 in the Elliott district and switch locations weekly until June 25. (The Buffalo News)
2. This week, owners of the Elmwood Heights Apartment building will go to court due to unsafe living conditions. Current tenants' leases will end on March 31. (WGRZ 2)
3. Yesterday, the workers at Starbucks on Sheridan Drive joined the national strike. The strike is rallying for their union, Starbucks Workers United, to have the right to organize without unfair treatment or policies. Over 100 stores are participating nationally. (WIVB 4)
4. This past weekend, a sniper rifle fell from a Delaware Avenue roof during the St. Patrick's Day Parade. As claimed by Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, the rifle was owned and positioned by the Buffalo Police Department according to protocol. Thankfully, there are no injuries related to the incident. (WIVB 4)
5. One of yesterday's Take 5 top-prize winning tickets, worth $18,453, was sold in Buffalo. The winning ticket was purchased from a pizzeria on Niagara Street. (WKBW 7)

Today in Buffalo:

• Literacy NY Buffalo-Niagara Work Experience Program! Central Library, 9:00 AM
• Tifft Tour Guide Training! Tifft Nature Preserve, 9:30 AM
• Wellness Walks! Tifft Nature Preserve, 10:00 AM
• Collections Live: A Botanical Legacy! Buffalo Museum of Science, 12:30 PM
• NEW! Daytime Behind the Scenes Tour: Cabinet of Curiosities! Buffalo Museum of Science, 2:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Buffalo Classic Cars: "A view in my city………….. Buffalo NY………… . . #classiccars #classiccar #buffalo #buffalony #wny #716 #artdeco #winter #buffalocityhall" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)
• #TongueOutTuesday: "#tongueouttuesday take 2!! With this much cuteness, how could we not share?! Meet Lila 😻" (City Of Buffalo Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Giveaway Alert: "* We’re teaming up with Buffalo Distilling Company to give away a $100 Gift Certificate good for bottle sales and merchandise ($100 value).⁠ " (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Easter in Buffalo: "Easter Season is here! From markets to classes to egg hunts, there are lots of fun ways to celebrate in the 716 - tap our link in bio for more 🐰" (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Marathon: "Register Now: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/... #BuffaloMarathon #BuffaloMarathonWeekend" (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.