Good morning, Buffalo.

Michael Hacker, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 335, led a project to restore about 80 veterans' headstones at Buffalo Cemetery in Cheektowaga+ he repaired sunken markers to honor veterans' service and preserve their legacy.

The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is facing a critical capacity crisis with 48 adoptable dogs and 20 adoptable cats waiting for homes, and additional animals are expected soon.

Shelter staff urge community members to adopt, foster, or spread the word & help relieve the overflow.

IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer, will open its second store at Walden Galleria early next year to offer local shoppers stylish design options and create new job opportunities in the area.

Actors Tony Danza and Mario Lopez filmed the holiday movie Rewinding Christmas in Lewiston on Sunday at the corner of South 5th Street and Cayuga Street.

Danza will bring his Sinatra & Stories stage show to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on June 19 and June 20.

Buffalo State will receive $250K from this year’s state budget to expand a bilingual teacher training program that equips educators to serve a growing multilingual student population, Assemblymember Jon Rivera said today.

Dominic Cortese announced that energy re-sellers will issue refund checks under a settlement with New York State to reimburse customers for past overcharges.

The refund process is expected to begin soon.

Kaleida Health is exploring the possibility of selling its 300-bed HighPointe nursing home in Buffalo and its 80-bed DeGraff facility in North Tonawanda as part of a planned $200 million improvement plan.

Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging state and local health officials to act quickly amid a rise in measles cases in Western New York — calling for enhanced screening and vaccination efforts to slow the outbreak.

Sickle Cell Warriors of Buffalo partners with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive Friday at Tri-Main Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a Community Day event Saturday at Life Center on Edison Avenue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to boost sickle cell awareness.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded the Prevent Cancer Foundation's Carolyn (Bo) Aldigé Visionary Award for its work in cancer prevention and early detection.

Chris Webby Live in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Meet & Greet and VIP packages available — Experience an unforgettable night with Chris Webby and special guests Spose and Quake Matthews.

Dark Star Orchestra Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Terminal B — Ticketed event — Experience the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute with unmatched detail and talent.

An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio

7:30-9 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets available March 20 at 10 AM — Experience a night of acoustic melodies from the celebrated Phish guitarist.

A Cook's Tour

6:30-9 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience a culinary adventure with top chefs from Buffalo while supporting local food workers.

Dare to Repair Cafe at The Tool Library

5-8 p.m. — The Tool Library — Free entry — Bring broken items and learn to fix them with the help of volunteer fixers in a community event.

Judy Collins Concert

7-10 p.m. — Babeville — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of timeless folk music with Judy Collins performing her classic hits.

CorMae Concert by of Montreal

7-11 p.m. — Babeville — Cost not specified — Experience compelling live performances from the Athens, GA band of Montreal.

Annual Gala Featuring Professional Alumni Dancers

7-10 p.m. — Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate 30 years of Neglia Ballet with a performance by five returning professional dancers.

Stand-Up Comedy Class with Adam McLaughlin

12:30-2:00 p.m. — Buffalo Improv House — Class Fee Required — Sharpen your comedic skills in a professional-level stand-up comedy workshop.

EUROPA! Celebrates the Music of Santana

Time not specified — Sully's Harbor Bar & Chowder House — Check event page for admission details — Experience vibrant Santana vibes with great music and food by the harbor.