Good morning, Buffalo.

Residents of 201 Ellicott Apartments in downtown Buffalo held a protest Monday evening over years of poor maintenance, lost rent payments and wrongful evictions that began two years ago after a management change.

Organized by tenant groups, they demanded immediate changes from Corvus Property Intelligence, calling for Superintendent Rhonda Turner's removal+ compensation for affected tenants.

Buffalo native Chad Houston was named the executive director of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation project that will honor the ten lives lost at Tops on Jefferson Avenue three years ago.

Houston begins his role immediately and will work with community groups & foundations as the $15 million memorial plans to break ground next year.

Niagara Falls police are investigating the murder of a 79-year-old woman—officials have not released additional details.

Buffalo firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire just after 3 a.m. at 70 Deshler Street near Broadway + Bailey and found a vacant home engulfed in flames with $80,000 in damage where arson is suspected and emergency demolition requested, while a neighboring house at 68 Deshler Street suffered $20,000 in exposure damage + another vacant property at 81 Deshler Street had an attic fire with no reported damage and is set for condemnation.

Late Saturday, police responded to a disturbance on Buffalo’s East Side at Grider and East Delavan when juveniles fighting and partying launched fireworks at police and emergency medical personnel—pepper spray was used on the crowd and two individuals sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds with no arrests made.

D'Youville University announced plans to build new student housing for the 2027-2028 school year at 443 West Ave in Buffalo.

The project will break ground in January 2026 and will include apartment-style units with full kitchens and in-unit laundry as officials clean up the site for safety.

D’Youville University plans a new student housing project at 443 West Avenue that will break ground in January 2026 — the project will offer apartment-style units with full kitchens and in-unit laundry and is expected to finish by July for the 2027–2028 school year.

The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York is awarding $500,000 to nonprofits addressing shortages among nurses, aides, and home health workers across our region.

The funds come from a $9 million gift by MacKenzie Scott and will support training initiatives—such as distance learning for EMTs, dental hygiene programs, and a Healthy Aging Nursing concentration—to improve care access.

Bear Ghost Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Check website for price — Enjoy an evening of lively music with Bear Ghost blending rock and pop vibes.

El Scorcho: Weezer Tribute Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Experience the top Weezer tribute band as they perform Blue and Pinkerton back to back.

Okay 5k

7-11 p.m. — Delaware Park — Registration fees apply — A community-oriented evening 5K run encouraging participants of all levels to join in the fun and camaraderie.

716 CommUNITY Day

3-7 p.m. — MLK Jr. Park — Free entry — Celebrate community with fun activities, live music, and free meals.

Yaadcore Live in Buffalo

8-11:30 p.m. — Nietzsche's — $15 Adv // $20 DoS — Experience the legendary Jamaican singer Yaadcore with his reggae revival hits and unique sound.

Buffalo Subaru 4 Mile Chase - 43rd Annual

7 p.m. — Elmwood Village — Donations welcome — The social running event of the summer returns with local community spirit.

Megan Moroney Concert

6-11 p.m. — Terminal B At The Outer Harbor — Check website for price — Enjoy an evening of music with rising star Megan Moroney.

The Cold Stares with GROSH

8-11 p.m. — The Caz — $19 — Experience the gritty rock of The Cold Stares alongside the electrifying fusion of GROSH in an unforgettable night of music.

Galbani Italian Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary

11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY — Free admission — Celebrate 50 years of Italian culture with food, entertainment, and community spirit.

Kraw Live Performance

9-11 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $20 — Experience Kraw's high-energy EDM performance that ignites the dance floor.