🌱🏡 Tax Exempt Bonds + Transportation Hiring + Walk of Hunger

Hey y'all! Happy hump day! Here's all you need to know going into your Wednesday, including updates on:

• 🏡 Housing developers asking the county for tax exemption
• 👷 Department of Transportation hiring
• 🚶‍♀️15th annual 'Walk of Hunger'

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Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. Community Preservation Partners and Orbach Affordable Housing Solutions, two separate national housing developers, are both currently asking Erie County for tax exempt bonds. The tax exempt bonds, which would total to more than $46 million, would allow both projects to receive low-income housing tax credits from the state. Learn more at The Buffalo News.
2. The New York State Department of Transportation is hiring nearly 90 people in Western New York, and over 600 across New York State. To apply you must be over 18 and pass a physical and a drug test. There are both permanent and seasonal jobs open. Learn more about applications at WKBW 7.
3. In the eight counties that make up WNY, there are 5 100 watt solar panels to help meet green energy goals. Neighbors of these panels are concerned about what they will do for their property value and agricultural production. Read more about the controversy at The Buffalo News.
4. This Saturday is Evans Bank’s 15th annual ‘Walk of Hunger,’ a FeedMoreWNY fundraiser designed to fight food-insecurity in Buffalo, NY. President of FeedMore WNY and CEO Tara A. Ellis notes, “Sadly, the rate of food insecurity is 25% higher in Western New York than it is for all of New York state.” Find out more details about the fundraiser at Niagara Frontier Publications.
5. Bakers Men, a local Lancaster bakery, is competing in the Food Network’s “Halloween Cookie Challenge.” Brian Muffoletto, the representative baker, also appeared on the Food Network in 2020. See his designs and read more at WGRZ 2.

Today in Buffalo:

• Doubt: A Parable: Community Matinee! Irish Classical Theater Company at Andrews Theater. October 5th, 10:00 A.M. Details!
• Movie Matinee: Dead Poets Society! Buffalo & Erie County Public Central Library. October 5th, 4:00 P.M. Details!
• Cannabis Career Exploration: Community Workshop! The Resource Council of WNY, Inc. October 5th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• James Baldwin’s America: Reading & Discussion Series! Buffalo & Erie County Public Central Library. October 5th, 6:00 P.M. Details!
• Speed Networking! Jack Rabbit. October 5th, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Details!
• The Midweek Vibe Concert! 9th Ward. October 5th, 8:00 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• #CreatuesAfterDark at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: "Calling all creatures big and small! #CreaturesAfterDark 🦖✨opens on October 13. Our larger-than-life plant creatures will be illuminated along with some prehistoric friends from @pastandpresent_716 ! You won’t want to miss this brand ne..." (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• Joey at the Zoo: "Look who started to make an appearance! Earlier this year our two Dama wallabies, Jannali and Howard, welcomed a joey, and about a month ago that little one started to peek its head out. Wallaby young are born very tiny, about the size..." (The Buffalo Zoo via Instagram)
• Epic Bird Pic: "A view in my city……………. Buffalo NY………….. . . #buffalo #buffalony #ny #newyork #wny #716 #fog #hoytlake #flamingos #sunrise" (Kevin Rybczyński via Instagram)
• Ditondo Restaurant: "Finally can answer this much-asked question: @ditondo1904 starts dinner service Oct. 12. The stunning Italian restaurant at 370 Seneca St. starts taking reservations tomorrow, Oct. 5. #ThisIsGuildWork https://buffalonews.com/entertainmen..." (Andrew Galarneau via Instagram)
• 9 Awesome Places to See Fall Leaves: "Looking to experience peak fall colors in WNY? Head to our link in bi🍁 for 9 awesome places you can check out by foot or car!⁠ ⁠ -⁠ ⁠ This post is brought to you by Niagara's Choice FCU. Niagara's Choice FCU is a full service, not-for-p..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)

9 Awesome Places to See Fall Leaves: "Looking to experience peak fall colors in WNY? Head to our link in bi🍁 for 9 awesome places you can check out by foot or car!⁠ ⁠ -⁠ ⁠ This post is brought to you by Niagara's Choice FCU. Niagara's Choice FCU is a full service, not-for-p..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)

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Events:

• Buffalo Singles Event: Lock & Key Mixer for ages Ages 21-49 at Lockhouse Distillery. Singles Party! (October 8)
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