Good morning, Buffalo.

On Tuesday morning, Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins helped pack 1,000 cans of Campbell's Chunky Soup at FeedMore WNY to support local food banks and soup kitchens + his efforts aimed to spread awareness and fight food insecurity in western New York.

New York hunters with disabilities can get permits to hunt from vehicles or with modified equipment, and service-disabled veterans may pay reduced rates.

Permits are free upon approval (up to 45 days for doctor’s certification) and will be ready in time for early bow hunting season starting tomorrow.

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro honored paratransit activist Stephanie Speaker as Citizen of the Month at the Depew Ice Pavilion on Tuesday, Sept.

29. The award recognizes her work on bills to expand disabled transit options + her volunteer work with Meals on Wheels.

Niagara University hosted its Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit at Hyatt Regency Buffalo this week; industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, changing consumer habits, and government policy are shaping the food industry (highlighting innovations from Wow Bao and other leaders).

Bob Hamels, co-owner of Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, expects a surge in downtown business during the upcoming Sabres season as local fans drive more traffic + support the neighborhood.

Goodyear will close its Niagara Falls chemical plant by the end of October—ending 80 years of operation.

The factory, which employs about 70 workers, has faced scrutiny over cancer-causing chemical emissions.

ADP data shows Buffalo's gross pay grew 6.5% over the past year, leading all 56 major U.S. metros while the national increase was 4.7%.

Local employers and job changers are driving the rise, a point highlighted at a career expo held by the U.B. School of Management.

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Garmon School of Nursing received a $3M federal grant from Health and Human Services to fund simulation-based equipment and supplies (including $164K for supplies and $150K for trainee tuition) as enrollment grows; the grant runs through August 2030.

Empire State Development held a public engagement event Thursday at Seneca One to gather input for the next chapter of Canalside.

The agency will review resident ideas — including more affordable dining and public events — with additional feedback accepted through an online survey until November.

The Crisis to Care Collaborative in Erie County released a report on Wednesday that outlines 10 goals to improve mental health crisis care, a plan that could change how emergencies are handled in our community.

Kaleida Health received a $371 million state award — $82 million went to a new electronic health record system, $17 million supported an emergency department upgrade at Olean General, and $17.6 million funded Bertrand Chaffee Hospital upgrades.

The funds will support upcoming improvements across the network.

A nearly century-old castle tucked behind Mayfair Lane is seeking a new owner.

The historic property features a turret and drawbridge (unique traits that add to its charm) and holds a special place in the city's heritage.

During a back-to-back home game weekend, Pete Guelli (the Bills and Sabres President of Business Operations) said that excitement is building for the new Sabres season.

He also shared updates on improvements at KeyBank Center and plans for the Bills stadium.