Good morning, Buffalo.

The 131st annual YMCA Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving with a new 8-km route starting and finishing at the Buffalo Convention Center, preserving part of the historic route along Delaware Ave. The new T-shirt design features a Buffalo — a nod to the event's long tradition.

Western New York will host several 9/11 memorial events today.

In Buffalo, a remembrance on the Scajaquada Expressway pedestrian bridge starts at 8:30 a.m., and the Naval and Military Park hosts volunteer work at 10 a.m. while nearby towns hold additional services.

Stephen Ballow and Madisyn Ross – local friends from Buffalo – will appear on a giant screen in Times Square this weekend during the NYC Buddy Walk for Down syndrome advocacy.

They were chosen from 2,700 applicants to represent their community and share a positive message.

Hertel Avenue will host nine local bands in a live music event today (5 to 8 p.m.) to help businesses recovering from flash flooding.

Local organizers urge residents to visit the shops along the avenue to support the bounce-back effort.

Dr. Raymond G. Miller, a Lancaster dentist (UB Dental School instructor), helped ID victims after 9/11 in New York City, and he says receiving a care box restored his faith.

His experience adds a heartfelt chapter of local history.

Hamburg therapist Bonnie Collins collected personal stories of trauma, fear, and hope from 9/11 responders across local sites.

Her work highlights the lasting spirit and resilience in our community.

Merideth MacKay, a National Guard member from WNY, treated injured survivors during the 9/11 attacks and later said few people talk about the event - highlighting how local responders’ quiet heroism has often gone unrecognized.

John Livsey (creator and project leader for Alumni Park near Highmark Stadium) said the park now hosts weekly Bills watch parties that invite local fans to watch games together and enjoy the season's community spirit.

The Tony Award-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club launches its national tour this weekend at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in downtown Buffalo.

The show, with songs in Spanish and tied to Hispanic Heritage Month, is expected to boost the local economy and will run until Sept. 19.

At Frontier High School, teacher George Ouimet received a $10,000 donation from Eaton on Thursday to buy additional STEAM materials for hands-on learning + the school will work with the district on fund allocation as part of its ongoing Project SOAR.

Roswell Park broke ground on an expanded Broadview community outreach center in Buffalo.

The new facility will boost cancer prevention, screening and health equity services — a key step in improving local health.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen spoke with reporters ahead of Week 1 versus the Texans, explaining his team’s plans for the season opener.

The Buffalo Sabres host a Blue & Gold Scrimmage on Sept.

19 at KeyBank Center. Fans get an early preview of the team before preseason begins.