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TransDigm Group toured Servotronics Inc. on May 12 and made an initial offer of $38.50 per share—sparking a bidding war among nine companies.

After a rival bid on May 23, TransDigm raised its offer to $47 per share on May 28, and Servotronics’ board quickly accepted the bid to merge the 66-year-old company with the aerospace giant.

Erie County grand jury indicted two city teens on Tuesday for a Friday night shooting on Domedion Avenue in Pine Hill that killed 3-year-old Ramone Carter and wounded his 7-year-old sister Jamia Griffin — both teens pleaded not guilty and remain detained on charges of second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

James R. Muench Jr, 45, of Depew drove his pickup truck through a closed security gate at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on May 20 when he rammed Gate 1 and bypassed security controls—he now faces federal charges that may bring up to 10 years in prison.

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has opened its new Live Butterfly Experience where nearly 400 butterflies flutter among tropical plants inside a greenhouse until August 3; visitors learn about their life cycle and enjoy close-up releases + hands-on encounters that make the exhibit a summer highlight.

Irish Classical Theatre secured a $280,000 state grant to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment—announced by state Sen. Sean Ryan on May 30th.

The funding marks the largest public investment in the theatre’s history—supporting its ongoing equipment upgrades.

Two years into construction, the new Bills stadium has 1,400 workers on site and has completed over 2.2 million work hours + nearly 10,000 workers are expected by its planned significant completion in July 2026, boosting local employment and supporting vendors.

Students at Buffalo Maritime Center launched boats at Hoyt Lake as part of an annual program that taught useful skills outside the classroom—organizers said the event gave students hands-on experience.

An independent audit by Kinsale Management Consulting found the Diocese of Buffalo meets all 29 child-protection policies, including staff training and a victim assistance coordinator—rules set by an October 2022 settlement; Bishop Michael Fisher said the move shows the diocese’s commitment to clear and fair accountability in handling past issues.

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.

Live Band Karaoke

10:00 – 11:30 PM — Rec Room — Tickets starting at $7.73 — Sing along to your favorite Top 40 hits with a live band backing you up.

Dance Spectrum: Competitive and Adult Programs

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an inspiring showcase of dance talent in a vibrant atmosphere.

Aaron Rizzo Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Caz — $19 — Experience genre-blending grooves from acclaimed songwriter Aaron Rizzo with special guest Erin Hoyle.

June Sober Social at Twentysixallen

7-9 p.m. — Twentysixallen — No cover — Mingle with the sober community over mocktails and enjoy a casual evening of connection.

Curtis Salgado Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Caz — $89 — Experience the powerhouse performance of award-winning blues artist Curtis Salgado with an all-inclusive dinner package.

Party on the Portico – Damone Jackson Outcome featuring MYQ Farrow Trio

6-8 p.m. — The Buffalo History Museum — $20 admission, $10 members — Enjoy a lakeside concert with food trucks and lawn games at a Buffalo tradition.