For reference, when the 90's Bills would go to play the Superbowl, the players drove on the field, and parked their cars right on the field. So it does withstand a lot. I can only imagine improvements in durability since the 90's.
My time there was pre club heaters. There really isn't any other option than to push it from upper to lower.
"Push it from upper to lower" could be a song title used in a porno. I may retire from this idea.
Day laborers aren't really a thing up in Buffalo. Like you won't see 20 guys standing around for day work at Home Depot here. But those who want to make a quick buck and get food will show up.