Good morning, Buffalo.

This Sunday, a memorial motorcycle ride starts at the Greater Buffalo Gymnastics Center in Getzville to honor Staff Sgt. Billy Wilson, fallen in 2012; riders gather at 12:30 p.m. for prayer before riding to finish at the A.J.

Jurek American Legion Post in Swormville & non-riders join an after-party.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, the region's largest hotel, is starting a $47 million renovation of nearly 600 rooms on 22 floors in October and is scheduled to finish in December 2027 (the project features new furniture and designs by Seneca artists).

Shea’s Performing Arts Center began its Elevate Shea’s expansion on Pearl Street Monday with a new glass atrium featuring high-speed elevators, extra restrooms, and more concession points (a $34.5 million project reaching completion by end of 2027) to improve accessibility for its centennial celebration.

Tesla Gigafactory New York graduated 50 students Monday from its six-week Manufacturing Development Program at Northland Workforce Training Center, teaching robot operation + financial literacy to help local workers enter manufacturing ranks.

The program marks the fourth cohort and strengthens local workforce ties.

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand called on the USDA to purchase surplus Concord grape juice to help Western New York growers after a major contract cancellation left 130 farmers in a lurch — Chautauqua County produces 150,000 tons of grapes for juices and jellies.

Gov. Hochul said more than 300 properties have been cleared in a radiation screening in Niagara — a first step as officials plan to extend the search across Western New York.

Congressman Kennedy visited the McKiernan family in Niagara Falls to review reports of heavy metals + pesticides in their backyard and urged state officials to relocate affected households, but New York State has so far denied the request.

Niagara resident Lexi Hawk with Save Our Backyards Niagara responded to Gov. Kathy Hochul's remarks about a potential visit to residents facing radioactive contamination, stressing local concerns on the issue.

The reaction comes amid ongoing community discussions about safety.

Three Western New York nursing homes agreed to pay $9 million to settle claims of submitting false Medicare and Medicaid charges for therapy from January 2015 until October 2019, officials announced Monday.

Notable Bills alumni gathered Monday at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia for the 39th annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic to support the Kelly for Kids Foundation (which aids local charities) and reconnect with former teammates; Kelly is already planning next year’s celebration.

Nielsen unveiled its inaugural NFL Fandom Index on Monday, Aug.

17, measuring fan passion through metrics like apparel purchases, event attendance, and social media activity; Buffalo topped the list with an index score of 208.