🌱 Tesla Workers Fired + Poloncarz Running for Re-Election + Marcella

Hello all! In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• Learn more about last weekend's shooting at Club Marcella.
• CPR training kits come to local libraries.
• This weekend's events

But first, today's weather:

Colder with a snow shower. High: 30. Low: 20.

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Here are the top five stories in Buffalo today:

1. Buffalo Tesla workers have told the National Labor Relations Board that one day after publicizing their plans to organize a union, at least 18 employees (some report 30) were fired. Arian Berek, one of the Buffalo organizers, stated, "I strongly feel this is in retaliation to the committee announcement, and it’s shameful." This could potentially complicate the relationship between Elon Musk and Joe Biden, who is pro-union. (The New York Times)
2. On Twitter yesterday, current Erie County Executive, Mark Polancarz, stated he will run for re-election. He is running for a fourth term, which would be unprecedented. (The Buffalo News)
3. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested with three counts of assault in the first degree in relation to the shooting at Club Marcella last weekend. Three people were shot at the club, the youngest of which was a 21-year-old man who died at the club. (WGRZ 2)
4. CPR Training kits are coming into the local libraries where they will be available for check out since, as Director John Spear put it, libraries "are all about learning." This is done in collaboration between Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries, Buffalo Bills Foundation, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Lawley Insurance and the American Heart Association. (WGRZ 2)
5. A 29-year-old Buffalo man has plead guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree. During an at-home dispute, Andre C. Whigham strangled his girlfriend to death. He is now facing up to 25 years in prison. (WKBW 7)

Today in Buffalo:

• Art of Science! Buffalo Museum of Science, 12:00 PM
• Cutting Board Class Woodworking! The Foundry, 6:00 PM
• The Great Guinness Toast! The Buffalo Irish Center, 6:00 PM

Saturday in Buffalo:

• UB Bulls vs. Miami University(Ohio) Redhawks! Alumni Arena at SUNY Buffalo, 2:00 PM
• Buffalo Whiskey Riot! Buffalo Riverworks, 4:00 PM
• Mardi Gras Party with Jay Sharptet! Flying Bison Brewing Company, 5:00 PM
• Into the Woods! Shea's Performing Arts Center, 8:00 PM

Sunday in Buffalo:

• Learn to Make Dough with Chef Sarah Mallare! Freedom Run Winery, 1:00 PM
• Into the Woods! Shea's Performing Arts Center, 1:00 PM
• Jo Koy and Friends! Bear Den at Seneca Niagara Casino, 8:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Odd Job in Allentown: "Needed: Two strong people for about 30 minutes to carry a box up one flight of stairs then take a very lightweight couch, coffee table and rug into the basement." (Nextdoor)
• Groceries in South West Kenmore: "I am also wondering if anyone happens to have any fresh fruits or vegetables that they're looking to give away. " (Nextdoor)
• Remodel in South Buffalo: "Well I finally finished this shower today. - Alot of work went into this one. The led light turned out awesome! Customer is thrilled and excited for the next project ( basement remodel) 😀" (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.