POLONCARZ STATEMENT ON FIRINGS AT TESLA BUFFALO GIGAFACTORY PLANT

Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement pursuant to the Tesla Buffalo Gigafactory plant abruptly firing thirty employees who had been seeking to form a union. The employees had announced their plans to unionize on Tuesday and received an email informing them of their termination on Wednesday night.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz said, “I was shocked to learn Tesla fired 30 workers today after Tesla Workers United began organizing efforts at Tesla's Buffalo Gigafactory. I have always stood shoulder-toshoulder with the men and women of organized labor and do so today with the fired workers.

It is unacceptable for any they require youngsters to exhibit self-control and patience until the project can be considered finished.

Crafting and the classroom employer to fire workers who are pursuing better working conditions for themselves and their families, and it is even more egregious in the case of a multi-billion-dollar corporation such as Tesla. These terminations send the message that Tesla has no respect for labor or their workforce and, even worse, has no interest in providing a workplace in which employees feel valued and heard. Even more egregiously, these terminations occurred at a facility that received millions of dollars in assistance from New York, a facility supported by the state for the sole purpose of creating good paying jobs for Erie County residents. These firings are wrong and Tesla must immediately reinstate these employees to their positions.”

A 2018 report from the AAP noted that children who use their hands are strengthening areas in the brain that are associated with spatial and mathematical learning. This is an important benefit of crafting and one that the AAP report notes is not gained by kids who forgo physical activities like crafting for play that relies on interactive media. The benefits of crafting associated with spatial and mathematical learning could help younger children once they begin their academic careers.

Crafting is a fun activity for kids and it’s also one that benefits their development in some surprising ways.

1st Priority Mortgage Welcomes Ken Wojnowski as New President

Today, Erie County EBUFFALO, NY (February 20, 2023) – The Hanna Family of Companies is pleased to announce Ken Wojnowski as the new president of 1st Priority Mortgage. Wojnowski has been with 1st Priority since 2007 and has more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry.

Before taking on the new role, Wojnowski served as the vice president of statewide sales for 1st Priority, where he oversaw a team of regional sales managers and a staff of more than 40 loan officers. As a member of 1st Priority’s senior leadership team, he has also been a key part of the company’s overall strategy development and execution.

Duffy Hanna, president of Hanna Financial Services, said he’s looking forward to seeing what Wojnowski accomplishes as president of 1st Priority.

“Ken has tremendous experience in the mortgage industry,” said Hanna. “He’s a natural leader and a perfect fit for the role.”

Prior to joining 1st Priority in 2007, Wojnowski served in a variety of leadership roles at other mortgage companies, and he brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“I am humbled and honored to lead the great group of professionals at 1st Priority Mortgage into the future,” said Wojnowski. “I’m looking forward to continuing our growth mindset and increasing our business across New York.”

In the past, Wojnowski has served as the president of the Western New York Association of Mortgage Brokers and as a board member for the N.Y. Association of Mortgage Brokers. He’s a graduate of SUNY-Fredonia with a B.A. in economics, and he resides in Lancaster, N.Y.

About Howard Hanna: The Hanna Family of Companies proudly provide real estate, title, insurance and mortgage services to clients across 13 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, this full-service real estate company has more than 490 offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate, title, mortgage and insurance agents. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.