Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Workers at Dash's Markets are planning to unionize. The workers' organizing committee posted a letter to store owner Joe Dash on Instagram asking for higher wages, better benefits and working conditions at all four local Dash's stores. That same letter says "In no way do we wish to tarnish you or the market, but we do wish to be recognized that we are a part of its success and legacy." Workers United is representing the employees. Workers United is the same group that organized unions at Starbucks and Spot Coffee.
Former Hamburg school superintendent Michael Cornell has been named Interim President of Hilbert College. He'll start in the role August 1st. Cornell is also the former president of the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association. Hilbert will conduct a search for a permanent president later this year.
All blood donors at ConnectLife will receive a Bills bottle opener and coaster this month. They'll also be entered into a daily drawing for VIP tickets to a training camp practice. More Bills giveaways are coming in August.
The 49th Sterling Renaissance Festival begins this Saturday, July 5th and continues every Saturday and Sunday through August 17th. The festival replicates 16th century English life, complete with professional reenactors.
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