🌱 Telsa Employees Organizing + Downtown Vacancies + The Z Team

Hello, everybody! In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Telsa will potentially unionization.
• Downtown vacancies
• National Cancer Prevention Month screening reminders

But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny, windy and mild. High: 56. Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories today in Buffalo:

1. Tesla employees have partnered with Workers United Upstate New York, the regional organization that helped Starbucks unionize, to begin the work of organizing a union. Employee Keenan Lasch explained their motive, saying "I believe in Tesla and the goals they are trying to achieve, but I believe that the work can be just as innovative as the company itself." (WIVB 4)
2. In line with the national trend, Buffalo is experiencing an increasing amount of vacancies in downtown office space. Officials are currently searching for a solution for an increasingly common issue that is, at least in part, inspired by COVID-19 and the resulting rise in remote work. (The Buffalo News)
3. The Z Team of recyclers, composed of 4th graders in Frank Zawodzinski's Hamlin Park Academy classroom, are learning about civic engagement. Most recently adding cardboard to their duties, these 14-ish students collect recycling from each classroom in the school and bring it all the way to the curb for city pick-up. Marques Bellmay, one of these 4th graders, told Eileen Buckley of 7 News, that he likes the program because it "helps our community and is good for the environment." (WKBW 7)
4. A woman was rescued from the water at Broderick Park after falling through ice. After police and her husband pulled her out, she was taken to Erie County Medical Center. (Buffalo News)
5. This month is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Roswell Park's Dr. Kate Glaser is reminding everyone to get screened. In an interview with WIVB 4, Glaser said that, depending on risk factors, individuals should be screened at least once a year. (WIVB 4)

Today in Buffalo:

• Literacy NY Buffalo-Niagara Work Experience Program! Buffalo and Erie County Public Library 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
• Bank on Buffalo Bank on Wheels - City of Buffalo Special Events! Peter Machnica Community Center Parking Lot 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
• In Good Health! Orchard Park Public Library 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
• Dan Rodriguez! 9th Ward at Babeville, 8:00 P.M.
• UB Bulls vs. Kent State! Alumni Arena at SUNY Buffalo, 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

From my notebook:

• In Search of a Hair Stylist in South Abbott: "Looking for recommendations for a hair stylist who specializes in short cuts for woman with fine hair. Any suggestions?" (Nextdoor)
• Spectrum Mobile in Elmwood Village: "I'm thinking about changing my cellphone service to Spectrum mobile. - Anyone have any experience with them, good or bad?" (Nextdoor)
• Found Airpods in Cheektowaga: "Today in an Uber I found a pair of AirPods, if you can tell me what one isn’t in the case, and what the case looks like I’ll bring them to you.." (Nextdoor)
• Lost Cat in University Heights: "It's been about 4 weeks and I still haven't found my grey male tabby, Harold after my house fire." (Nextdoor)
• Broken Laptop in Cheektowaga: "Suggestions: On where to take a laptop that needs repairs? - Wavy black lines on the bottom of the screen." (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.