Good morning, Buffalo.

JA17 Allen Family Farms melons are back at Tops in Western New York while supplies last; the family (from California’s Central Valley with over 30 years of farming) teams with Tops to support the Patricia Allen Fund at Golisano Children's Hospital through melon and merchandise sales.

Borderland Festival returns this weekend at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora.

The three-day event features headliners Alabama Shakes, Jack White & Lord Huron, with co-founder Jen Brazill sharing key details.

UB engineers announced a free six-week summer program for Western New York high school students.

The program will give participants hands-on experience with AI, cybersecurity, IoT, programming and drone technology.

Bloomberg Businessweek ranked UB School of Management No. 2 for MBA return on investment among AACSB-accredited schools.

The ranking reinforces UB's reputation for quality education in a competitive market.

Officials revived Buffalo's historic Mounted Division today, which was disbanded in 1950 (a nod to the city's equestrian past) to blend tradition with modern policing.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State will award over $130 million in LIFT grants to help communities inventory and replace lead service lines - a move aimed at reducing ratepayer debt burdens.

New York State has asked Buffalo residents to share ideas for Canalside’s future — feedback may be given online or at pop-up events on Sept.

20 at Erie Basin Marina, Sept. 26 at Canalside Fall Fest, and Oct. 1 at Seneca One Tower.

City crews from the Department of Public Works partially cleared the garden’s hellstrip at the corner of Bidwell and Potomac in Elmwood Village today, citing safety concerns over encroaching plants affecting sight lines + owner Gregory Gima disputes the work and must complete a liability form to reclaim his features.

Tom Puckett reported on ongoing talks between Catholic Health and nursing home workers represented by 1199SEIU, focusing on staffing and contract issues.

The discussions may influence care practices at local facilities.

Buffalo home prices have doubled over the past nine years, making it tougher to buy – but homeowners report a quick payoff once they secure a house.

On Thursday night the Bills won 41-31 against the Lions in the first game at Highmark Stadium (their season debut), as recapped by Sal Capaccio.