Good morning, Buffalo.

On Sunday, local organization Danceability hosted the second annual Western New York Inclusive Carnival at Richardson Olmsted Campus on Forest Avenue — featuring games, vendors, sensory-friendly areas and community staples like Paula's Donuts, local police and the fire department.

Volunteers are still needed for the upcoming dance season.

Jolly Boys of Williamsville is hosting Old Home Days at Island Park today with festivities starting at 5 p.m. and a parade at 6 p.m. The 53rd annual festival raises funds for local youth groups and a new playground project at North Forest Pool.

Two pet adoption events took place Sunday in western New York.

Bloom and Bark at the Botanical Gardens, in partnership with Awesome Paws Rescue, featured adoptable animals and pet vendors, while Ten Lives Club in Depew hosted a chicken barbecue fundraiser with free adult cat adoption fees (sponsored by Bissell).

Independent Living of Niagara County hosted a block party Friday, July 10 to mark the ADA's 36th anniversary, offering free food + music and support tables for residents celebrating Disability Pride Month.

A larger celebration is planned for July 24 at Riverworks in Buffalo.

Restoration work will begin this week on the Grumman F9F-6P Cougar at Kenney Field as Gabe’s Collision Service repairs weather damage to restore the jet to its 1959 look — a nod to Tonawanda’s naval heritage.

The new Jewish Museum of Buffalo is set to open this fall (offering interactive exhibits and genealogy resources) to share the story of Jewish life in the city.

The 2026 Levitt VIBE Buffalo Music Series is underway at Ralph Wilson Park through Aug.

17, offering free family-friendly live music, food trucks and vendors every Monday near the park's Centennial Pool and skate park. The event launches amid a $200 million park transformation with phased openings starting in 2027.

Local organizations hosted the Waterside Showcase on Buffalo’s waterfront on Saturday.

The event featured displays about Lake Erie life, interactive tours of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, and rowing experiences (including a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse), inviting locals to learn and enjoy.

The Buffalo Board of Education announced that Dr. Pascal Mubenga resigned Monday, July 13 after serving one year, and that Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock is now interim superintendent effective today.

City contractors cut trees and destroyed bird habitat at Times Beach Nature Preserve (on Buffalo's Outer Harbor) last Friday during nesting season.

Deputy Mayor Swanekamp halted the work after local conservationist Jay Burney reported missing nesting birds.

Moody's downgraded Buffalo's outlook to negative on Monday, July 13 when it cited ongoing fiscal pressures, a $14.5 million drop in reserves, and reliance on one-time revenue measures.

City Comptroller Barbara Miller Williams said immediate action is needed to rebuild reserves and ensure long-term financial stability.

Ray Jensen of Cheektowaga said that the town-mowed property behind his Donald Drive home has not been cut this year, leading to tall grass, mosquitoes & rats, and he repeatedly called the Highway Department.

Town Supervisor Brian Nowak said he passed Jensen’s concerns to the highway supervisor.

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation approved a $13.4 million contract with Union Concrete and Construction Corporation for Phase One of the Buffalo Cruise Terminal at Furhmann Boulevard.

Construction begins in August to repair 950 feet of seawall + install mooring equipment, utilities and a waterfront promenade.

The Sloppy Boys Concert

8 p.m. — Rec Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of fun with The Sloppy Boys at Buffalo's lively venue.

Big Gigantic at Electric City

8 p.m. — Electric City — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying performance of Big Gigantic in Buffalo.

The Boardr Series - Buffalo Skateboarding Contest

Time TBA — Food Court Skatepark — Entry Fee Required — Experience an all-ages skateboarding contest that promises fun for every skill level.

Harvest & Rust: A Neil Young Experience

7-9:30 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $25.00 + Online Fee — Experience the sounds of Neil Young through an acclaimed tribute band with a dynamic setlist.

Buffalo Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Delaware Pub & Grill — Check website for ticket prices — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun, structured environment.

Wax and DJ Hoppa Concert

8-11 p.m. — Electric City — $45-$92 — Experience live music with Wax as DJ Hoppa spins the beats in Buffalo's vibrant Electric City.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets

7-10 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $50.00 + Online Fee — Enjoy a night of captivating performances by Nick Lowe and the high-energy instrumentals of Los Straitjackets.

Tom Stahl and the Dangerfields Concert

6-8 p.m. — duende at Silo City — Check venue for costs — Enjoy award-winning folk-rock from this Buffalo Music Hall of Fame band.

Buffalo Speed Dating for Ages 30s/40s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fattey Beer Co. — Check event page for ticket info — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Sunny Sweeney Concert

5-10 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $25 — Enjoy the heartfelt sounds of country music from Sunny Sweeney and Kayla Ray at this intimate live show.