Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Buffalo.
Transportation officials celebrated 100 years of Buffalo airport on Friday, Sept.
25 at a terminal ceremony featuring the opening of a 1976 time capsule and plans for a new capsule at the 150th anniversary. The event honored a century of community connection.
Buffalo F.A.T.H.E.R.S. and Citizen Services host a two-day community giveaway at Titus Avenue and Broadway on Friday and today (serving about 1,000 residents) by providing food, clothing, shoes, and furniture to those facing homelessness and food insecurity.
Skeleton Dojo Social Club is celebrating its grand opening today on the lower floor of 875 Elmwood Avenue in Elmwood Village.
The co-working space offers cafe-style areas for focused work + video calls, and a meeting room for collaborations + relaxed socializing as it welcomes a growing membership.
Station Twelve in Amherst will welcome shoppers this November, offering over two dozen brands with more to be announced through early next year.
WS Development said the project is set to boost the community + regional retail scene.
The new $3 million Science Stadium exhibit opened at the Buffalo Museum of Science today - it offers interactive sports experiences with a sports simulator, broadcaster anchor desk, sports medicine lab and mascot design studio for all ages.
National Grid regional director Ken Kujawa said the company is preparing for the potential future arrival of data centers in Buffalo + planning efforts will update local tech infrastructure to support business growth in Western New York.
Northland Workforce Training Center has unveiled its new clean energy lab and training center in Buffalo, offering hands-on instruction for a Building Maintenance Clean Facilities Technician certificate program that starts in January.
The project, developed with public + private partners, aims to prepare workers for aging energy infrastructure.
A Niagara Falls family on 99th Street has reported hazardous materials that nearly match those found at Love Canal.
The New York Department of Health plans to test the site Tuesday as local community leaders call for immediate state help for evacuation.
Congressman Nick Langworthy, with Bills legend Jim Kelly and his wife Jill Kelly in Clarence — announced the Surge to Save Newborns Act, which will offer $35 million annually from 2027 to 2031 to expand newborn screenings.
He said the legislation may be brought before Congress after the November elections.
Congressman Nick Langworthy introduced the Surge to Save Newborns Act in Washington, D.C. on Friday to expand newborn screening for treatable conditions with federal funding ($35 million annually from 2027 until 2031).
He announced the bill alongside Jim Kelly and his wife Jill to strengthen early detection nationwide.
The Sabres lost 3-2 in overtime to the Red Wings during Thursday night's preseason game in Detroit.
Goalie Alex Lyon sustained an upper body injury and center Jiri Kulich exited the game for precaution.
The Buffalo Bills will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Highmark Stadium for their Week 3 matchup.
Analysts like Matt Bove and Joe Buscaglia note that injuries and key player matchups could make the game very competitive.
Buffalo Bills fans admired a new 120-ft by 113-ft Gatorade banner with Josh Allen on the Statler Building in Niagara Square Friday.
The display features 70 DMX-controlled LED lights + will remain until Oct. 7.
The Sabres signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year $850,000 deal on Friday to boost defensive depth amid injuries.
He played 69 games with the Blackhawks last season and head coach Lindy Ruff expects him to fill a key role going forward.
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