Good morning, Buffalo.

Big Ditch Brewing Company will mark its 10th anniversary with a 21+ ticketed street party on May 31st starting at 1 p.m.—closing off East Huron Street to feature live music, raffles, and food like hot honey chicken sandwiches and smash burgers—as it reflects on growth from three employees to 170 and expanded operations.

Rite Aid will close 68 stores in Western New York on June 4, affecting over 700 employees and reducing local access to medications and vaccines.

Local officials are working with pharmacy groups to help residents find new options and address vacant buildings—measures that may ease the economic impact.

General Motors is investing $888 million in its Tonawanda engine plant to equip the facility for producing sixth-generation V-8 engines for full-size trucks and SUVs.

The plant will continue making fifth-generation engines until production of the new models begins in 2027 — a move that supports American manufacturing and protects local jobs.

At a standing-room-only Buffalo Public Schools meeting on May 29th, the board passed a $1.19 billion budget with a 5-3 vote and will use $79 million in reserve funds to cover nearly $1.18 billion in expenses and a deficit.

Teachers, union officials and parents expressed concerns over cuts to programs like the Woz Ed kit while some board members defended the measures to balance the budget using fiscal responsibility.

Buffalo city officials announced a ban on vehicles along the Chippewa Strip (between Delaware Ave and Franklin Street) from 10 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights starting this weekend through Labor Day to reduce crowding and violence.

The measure comes after recent incidents and aims to keep the bar scene safer.

Bryn Ailinger, a 5-year-old from Lancaster who was diagnosed with leukemia last year, is working with Sweet Buffalo to provide temporary tattoo kits to patients at Oishei Children's Hospital.

She loves her hummingbird tattoos—her favorite that brought hope to many—and her leukemia is now in remission following a stem cell transplant.

Grappling Industries Buffalo Tournament

9 AM – 11 PM — Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy — Check the website for registration fees — Experience an exciting day of grappling competitions in the heart of Buffalo.

Simple Plan Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Terminal B — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic performance of Simple Plan at Buffalo Outer Harbor.

Wallows Live in Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Terminal B — Visit website for ticket info — Experience an exciting night of music with Wallows and special guest Porches.

Heart Attack Man Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Buy Tickets — Experience an electric performance by Heart Attack Man in Buffalo's vibrant music scene.

EXTC & XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $30 — Experience the iconic sounds of XTC live with original drummer Terry Chambers and his band.

Kevin Hall Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $25 — Experience a captivating evening of smooth jazz and R&B with award-winning saxophonist Kevin Hall.

Texas Hippie Coalition Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a night of southern rock with Texas Hippie Coalition in Buffalo.

HireBuffalo Multi-University Alumni Career Fair

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Buffalo Marriott Niagara — Free entry — Connect with 80+ employers offering full-time jobs across all industries in the Buffalo-Niagara area.

Cake Parfait Baking Class

5-6:30 p.m. — Lexington Cooperative Market — Sold out — Learn to create delicious cake parfaits with layers of cake and creamy fillings.

Get The Led Out Concert

7-10 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Rock out to the amazing tribute to Led Zeppelin.