Good morning, Buffalo.

HOTA Industrial Manufacturing will move into the former Sumitomo Rubber site on River Road in Tonawanda, creating up to 50 jobs and supporting U.S. production in e-mobility and robotics.

The shift comes nearly two years after the plant closed (resulting in over 1,500 lost jobs) and marks a key step in attracting future tenants.

The 62nd annual Eden Corn Festival is underway in Eden (at American Legion Post 880 on Route 62) featuring rides, live entertainment, and fresh sweet corn with a 'Corn in the USA' theme celebrating America's 250th anniversary and supporting local organizations during its four-day run.

Community members gathered outside Buffalo City Hall on Thursday for the 24th annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony—kicking off the city's Puerto Rican Heritage celebration.

The festivities continue with the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Buffalo will host the 35th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, where Gary Hahn + Lucas and Tom will present upcoming comic acts; the event is set to offer a day of local humor and community fun.

Michael Bennett, a former superintendent from Greenville Schools (near Albany), has been named as the state adviser to help Buffalo Schools prepare for the upcoming school year.

The appointment was announced at a recent task force meeting.

On Aug. 6, board members Tom Puckett and Lucas Buckley filled in when Susan and Brian were absent and voiced frustrations about the school system.

They raised concerns during a local school board meeting in Buffalo.

The University at Buffalo has put Empire AI Beta into action — a powerful computer designed for advancing artificial intelligence research.

Researchers at UB will use the new system to drive AI studies.

Buffalo State hosted its annual Golf Classic on Aug.

3 at Pendleton Creek Golf Club in North Tonawanda, raising funds for athletic programs and student scholarships. Major sponsors including Pepsi + Canal Bank helped make the event a success.

Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock was sworn in as Buffalo Public Schools' interim superintendent following Dr. Pascal Mubenga's resignation ahead of the new school year beginning September 3.

She will focus on ensuring students arrive on time and receive wraparound support as teachers undergo six weeks of training.

Buffalo Bills and Legends Global hosted a media tasting event at the new Highmark Stadium today, giving media a first look at its design & amenities.

Today at the ballpark the Bisons host 'My City Smells Like Cheerios' night where players sport cereal-themed jerseys to honor General Mills history and the first 2,000 fans get a cereal bowl and free box of Cheerios — celebrating local flavor.

Buffalo Bills' senior vice president Andy Major (stadium operations expert) explained what fans may expect at Saturday's 'Return of the Blue and Red' scrimmage, detailing updated plans for fan experience at the team stadium.

Daniel Donato Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $52 — Experience an electrifying evening with Daniel Donato live in Buffalo.

WWE Monday Night Raw

7:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience live matches and thrilling storyline segments from WWE's flagship show.