Good morning, Buffalo.

Erie County Fairway applications are open for local builders to design a mini golf hole for this year’s fair, and interested participants should submit their proposals soon (guidelines are provided in the announcement).

Buffalo residents can watch a total lunar eclipse today as the red moon appears for about 45 minutes overhead.

The partial eclipse begins at 4:50 a.m. and totality occurs around 6 a.m. from great views along Lake Erie — ideal for early watchers.

The 5/14 Memorial Foundation said in its Monday meeting at Apollo Media Center that it secured $1M from the state for a memorial project.

The foundation will choose a construction manager on April 7 for work at Jefferson Avenue and Best Street (across from Johnny B. Wiley Stadium).

Firefighters extinguished a small fire at the General Mills factory on S.

Michigan Avenue Monday morning. The blaze reportedly started on the 10th floor, and no injuries were reported.

Emmanuel Kulu Jr. hosted the inaugural Sankofa Conference Buffalo last Saturday at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, celebrating Black History Month with panels, performances, and networking.

He announced plans to expand the event with an Afro-Sankofa Festival on Aug. 7 at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Rising gas prices and high utility costs are set to affect local spending, as taxi driver Justin and resident Mindy Nowak share their concerns.

Analysts predict prices will increase further following shifts in crude oil costs due to international events.

Buffalo State received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation and ACE earlier this year.

The renewal of its 2016 recognition highlights the school’s strong commitment to partnering with local communities (a sign of its enduring engagement).

Hailee Cipollina, a graduate assistant at Buffalo State School of Education, won the NASUP Emerging Leader Award at a national conference in Washington, D.C.

Her award honors her strong leadership and dedication to local education programs.

University at Buffalo plans to spend $1 billion over the next 25 years to eliminate fossil fuel use on campus — a move that will gradually transition the school to clean energy and reduce emissions.

Assemblyman Bill Conrad introduced legislation on Monday to amend the state refrigerant rule that critics say could cause supply shocks and higher food prices for local businesses and shoppers.

Lawmakers propose aligning state guidelines with the federal schedule to help prevent equipment failures and rising costs in the community.

Seneca is exploring a sports entertainment venue as part of new development plans for land on Grand Island.

Details are in the early planning stages + further updates are expected soon.

Affordable housing developers will redevelop the former Kensington Heights public housing site on the East Side into a 300-unit complex; the project aims to boost housing options for local residents.

Buffalo native Hayley Scamurra returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan with a gold medal from the women's hockey game, marking a historic achievement for our local sports community.

Khamari Concert

12-8 p.m. — Electric City — $47/ea — Grab last-minute tickets for an exciting night of music at Electric City.

Hedda Gabler Cocktail Hour and PYP

6-9:30 p.m. — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Pick-Your-Price — Enjoy a pre-show cocktail hour with drink specials and light bites before the performance of Hedda Gabler.

October London In Concert

8-11 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket Prices TBD — Experience smooth R&B sounds featuring October London, Eric Benét, and J. Brown live on stage.

Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman

7:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting musical journey with works by Elfman and Tchaikovsky performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Performance

10-11 a.m. — Theatre of Youth — Tickets available — Experience the laughs and adventures of the beloved Wimpy Kid live on stage.

Make Your Own Fresh Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheeses

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Artisan Culinary Loft — $125 — Discover the art of cheese-making with fresh mozzarella and ricotta using simple ingredients.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals

7-10 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket pricing varies — Watch an exciting NHL matchup as the Buffalo Sabres face off against the Washington Capitals.

Funktional Flow & Superchief

7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Check for tickets — Enjoy a night of multi-genre music featuring a blend of rock, reggae, and funk from local favorites Funktional Flow.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Performance

10-11 a.m. — Theatre of Youth — Ticket information available — Enjoy the comedic adventures from the beloved book series in a live performance.

St. Patrick's Speed Dating for Buffalo Singles in Their 50s and 60s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Delaware Pub & Grill — Cost varies — Meet potential matches in a friendly and engaging speed dating environment.