Good morning, Buffalo.

New York State Park Police searched for two missing boaters—Jerome Williams of Buffalo and Natalie Sansivero of Grand Island—after a boat crashed on the Niagara River Wednesday night near the exclusionary zone, and search efforts resumed Thursday morning.

Today, the Buffalo mill, which has operated for nearly 120 years and was known as American Brass, Luvata, and Aurubis, remains under Wieland Group ownership with about 520 workers and union support.

Wieland is purchasing new equipment and looks to growth in electronics and data center cooling while managing challenges from high copper prices and potential tariffs — a move that aims to secure the plant’s long-term success.

Buffalo’s 50th Italian Heritage Festival on Hertel Avenue celebrates local culture with family-friendly events and a new Pellicano’s Marketplace stage—featuring national acts, local talent, and more than 50 vendors.

The festival began Friday and continues today with a St. Anthony’s procession at 6 p.m. and headliner Frankie Scinta at 7:30 p.m.—all with free admission.

At the OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, Pastor Rev.

Msgr. David LiPuma said an American Pope has intensified efforts to have Father Baker canonized. Officials plan to meet a canonization postulator in Rome as the annual Father Baker weekend and Pennies to Heaven fundraiser support the Save the Dome campaign—steps that honor his lasting legacy.

Erie County approved nearly $4M to begin work on transforming the old Westwood Country Club site in Amherst—this project will turn the area into the future Willowdale Park.

Kaleida Health workers ratified a three-year contract that boosts pay and staffing+ it covers nearly 8,000 health care workers at Buffalo General Medical Center, Oishei Children's Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, HighPointe on Michigan, DeGraff Medical Park and several community clinics.

Run Katie Run Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $15 tickets — Experience heartfelt roots-rock fused with country, bluegrass, and pop by powerhouse vocalist Katie Coleman.

New Bomb Turks Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets available — Experience the electric sounds of punk rock legends New Bomb Turks as they tear through a high-energy performance.

Live Band Karaoke: Pop and Top 40 Edition

10:00 PM — Rec Room — $7.73 — Belt out your favorite hits with a live band in this fun karaoke event for ages 21 and up.

Eric Weinholtz Live Performance

4-7 p.m. — Flying Bison Brewing Co — Free entry — Enjoy a solo acoustic set by roots musician Eric Weinholtz, blending soul, blues, and country tunes.

Run 716

7:16-11:16 a.m. — Flying Bison Brewing Co — Check registration for fees — Experience a delightful day of running and local brews at Buffalo's 15k Race & Relay.

Graham Nash Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Babeville — Tickets available — Experience the sweet sounds of folk rock legend Graham Nash.

Jackie Venson Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets from $40 — Experience a night filled with soulful music from Jackie Venson in a vibrant venue.

Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional

7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Concert by Grammy-nominated bands — Experience a night of nostalgia with Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional at their hometown venue.

Sunny Side - The Big Easy in Buffalo

6:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Duende at Silo City — Free entry — Experience live New Orleans music and culture in an outdoor setting.

Davey O. at Nietzsche's

8-11:55 p.m. — Nietzsche's — No cover — Experience local talent at the Songwriter Showcase and Buffalo's Longest-Running Open Mic Nite.