Good morning, Buffalo.

Six Flags Darien Lake announced new hires to boost staffing as it prepares for a busy season ahead (the park expects improved guest service and safety).

Local musicians and longtime fans in Western New York remember Dolly Parton as a gifted songwriter and performer whose music touched generations; her legacy continues to inspire artists across the region.

Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology announced today that it named a new leader to oversee its arts programs and community outreach.

Buffalo School Board member Talia Rodriguez passed her first resolution today honoring military families and graduates who enlist at a West District meeting, emphasizing support for local service members.

The decision marks a new approach in recognizing community commitment.

Hilbert College announced it will build a new artificial turf field on its Hamburg practice field next fall to host football + soccer and lacrosse programs.

TM Montante Development will design the venue, which will open in fall 2027 and serve campus sports and local youth leagues.

Community members gathered at Frontier Fire Hall Tuesday evening to demand transparency and prompt action on toxic contamination in Niagara Falls after residents experienced health issues (including radiation and heavy metal exposure) and called for state Superfund designation.

Erie County provided $100,000 for repairs at the Milton J.

Brounshidle Post on Delaware Ave in Kenmore to fix the kitchen & sewer line. The American Legion post will host its centennial Veterans Day celebration in 2027 with festivities starting in November.

A data center at the former American Axle site on East Delavan Ave has run since 2021, and local advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act — a law to pause new permits while studies assess noise and energy use impacts.

Residents of Riverside’s Shaffer Village face mold, leaks, and roaches — issues that stall promised updates and leave tenants in limbo.

Local management plans to provide a revised timeline soon.