Good morning, Buffalo.

Volunteers from the American Red Cross installed a 9/11 tribute in Buffalo using nearly 3,000 flags to honor each life lost, including a special section for locals & families.

The display will remain for about two weeks as the community marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Buffalo Public Schools has launched a resilience curriculum on Sept.

3, 2026 to help students build self-worth through 25 video lessons on forgiveness and positive self-talk—interim superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock said the program is supported by local sponsors, including the Town of Amherst.

Buffalo State will hold Academic Convocation on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 12:15 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall to honor ten faculty and staff with SUNY Chancellor’s and President’s Awards for Excellence (President Jennifer L. Burris will deliver remarks).

I-190 construction work is set to worsen traffic early September as students and teachers return and businesses require more office days, officials say.

Commuters may need to adjust routes + schedules to cope with the delays.

Amherst faced heavy storm conditions Wednesday night as calls surged in — Getzville Fire's David Morales said his team monitored the situation and provided emergency support.

Officials continue to assess the area for storm damage.

Officials cut the ribbon on Smart Growth 2.0 in North Tonawanda's Charles Fleischmann Park on Wednesday as part of a $1 million downtown revitalization effort (one of 14 projects in the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative), and new walkways, lighting and seating enhance pedestrian access and may spur private investment and job growth.

About 900 clergy abuse survivors will soon receive ballots to vote on a $326 million settlement, with a 60-day window that Attorney Steve Boyd said may conclude the case by the end of the year.

Local law enforcement and AAA urge drivers to exercise extra caution as some districts began classes on Wednesday while Buffalo starts on Thursday; the city now employs stop-arm bus cameras to enforce fines for passing stopped buses — a reminder to avoid distractions, brake, and check for pedestrians.

Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin discussed planned changes for Boulevard Mall and a new Costco store, saying the projects are expected to start later this year in Amherst.

Final approvals are still pending (more details to come).

Buffalo Sabres and Audacy Buffalo announced a new multi-year partnership on Thursday that keeps WGR as the flagship station for the team.

The deal will expand game broadcasts, exclusive interviews, and Sabres Live at 8 p.m. (offering expanded access for out-of-market fans via Sirius XM).

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen moved up to 2 on the NFL Top 100 list after a strong 2025 season, recording 3,683 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 579 rushing yards and 14 rushing scores; he will face the Rams on Oct.

12.