Good morning, Buffalo.

Yesterday, the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Wegmans collected non-perishable food donations at Highmark Stadium from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to aid FeedMore WNY and nearly 400 hunger-relief agencies — organizers said the drive supported local hunger-fighting charities.

This morning many vehicles are backed up on I-190 North at the Peace Bridge exit—signs show the bridge is closed to commercial trucks.

A $6 million solar farm is being built on a 10-acre site in Lackawanna’s Steelworks Industrial Park—an area damaged by a 2016 fire—by Bethlehem Solar Park and Good Energy.

The project will generate power for at least 300 homes once completed by early 2026 and is expected to give the city a refreshed image.

American Cruise Lines is launching four cruises in 2026 that include stops in Buffalo starting in May—officials are working to find a temporary docking spot until a new Outer Harbor terminal is built by mid-2027.

The trips cost about $8,675 for a nine-day journey and also visit cities like Rochester and Cleveland on a Great Lakes and Thousand Islands route.

Cheryl Hill, daughter of boarding school survivors, led an Every Child Matters discussion at Niagara University on how boarding schools affected lives—she explained the lasting impact of the policies in a heartfelt talk.

Akron Central High School senior Ethan Robinson wowed his school last Friday when he played the National Anthem on his electric guitar at the homecoming pep rally—his performance went viral on social media.

He practices with the school band and takes Diesel Tech classes, showing his passion for music.

Scott Brauer, a manufacturing teacher at Orleans Niagara BOCES, was awarded $50,000 from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize in Sanborn—$35,000 for his program and $15,000 for him—after his class achieved a 98% graduation rate with 85% of students earning at least one industry certification.

Three-and-a-half years after a mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson, Grand Island schools added the AI tool Zero Eyes to their 24/7 camera system—Superintendent Graham said the system costs about $50,000 a year and may slow a gun incident by sending alerts to staff and police quickly.

Today, water bills will rise by 7.5% causing most households to pay an extra $8 per month and $96 a year—those in the affordability program will see a $4 monthly increase.

City Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams said Monday that she is still looking at her options after Judge Emilio Colaiacovo ruled she did not do her job by not entering the $110M bond market order from the council—Buffalo residents remain unsure if she will appeal the decision.

A permit application for a new landfill in the Town of Porter submitted by CWM Chemical Services was denied by the state board.

A new live-to-tape series gave Bills fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team and kicked off Sept.

22 at Wingnutz Bar and Grill in Amherst—Bills All-Pro center Connor McGovern co-hosted the first show.

California Honeydrops Concert

8:00 - 9:30 PM — Electric City — Tickets from $58 — Enjoy a vibrant night of music with the California Honeydrops in Buffalo.

She Sings - Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the vibrant performance of She Sings live in Buffalo.

The Wolves

2-3:30 p.m. — UB CFA Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience a compelling theater production at one of Buffalo's top venues.

Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with iconic Genesis hits and timeless guitar solos.

AFI Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — $73+ — Experience an electrifying night with AFI in Buffalo's vibrant venue.

The Notebook Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket information varies — Experience the beloved love story brought to life through music and dance in this national tour.

The Notebook Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the heartfelt story of love and memory brought to life through a captivating musical adaptation.

Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers

7-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting NHL matchup as the Sabres take on the Rangers.

Lee Ritenour Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo State Performing Arts Center — $40 – $45 — Experience the smooth sounds of jazz legend Lee Ritenour as he showcases his illustrious 50-year career.

Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method Reunion

7-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Ticketed event — Experience a legendary reunion of electronic music pioneers Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method in a celebration of epic sound and rhythm.