Good morning, Buffalo.

Tracy Boyle awaits permit approval from the Orchard Park Town Board to resume her free ride service for special needs fans at Highmark Stadium.

She helped fans last season with her low-speed Bills Buggie & accepts donations for Make-A-Wish to support the community.

A fire in a garage on Harvest Lane left the Lacki family with little early Wednesday, and community members quickly came together.

Over $30,000 has been raised to pay for housing, food and clothing — help that shows Western New York uniting in times of need.

Goodyear announced through a report to investors that it will close its Niagara Falls chemical plant later this year, affecting about 35 unionized workers with a history of toxic chemical exposure & United Steelworkers will negotiate support that may include enhanced severance, healthcare, and long-term cancer screening.

Buffalo’s JECA Energy Bars and Rochester’s Playground were named two of five winners in the final 43North competition — a contest that supports innovative startups and drives local growth.

State grants will deliver an extra $10 million to a fund that helps revitalize storefronts and vacant spaces on Buffalo's East Side, supporting local business growth.

The additional funds are expected to boost the neighborhood's economic activity.

NYPIRG data shows several Western New York schools have water fixtures above 5 ppb lead.

Buffalo’s Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center had 47 of 207 tested outlets exceeding the safe level, and officials note these figures may come from tests completed up to two years ago.

Buffalo Public Schools held their first public hearing on proposed closures today — the meeting allowed community members to share input on potential changes affecting schools.

Further discussions on the district's future are expected in upcoming sessions.

Williamsville unveiled a $2 million plan to restore water flow in the west channel of Ellicott Creek by removing its aging dam and dredging the creek, a project expected to take about three years if funding is secured (officials say local businesses along the waterfront could benefit).

Erie County legislators unanimously passed a bill that prioritizes contracts for local small businesses with fewer than 50 employees—covering purchases up to $20,000 and public works deals up to $35,000—pending sign-off from County Executive Mark Poloncarz; the new act could take effect within a month.

Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein urged parents to use safer sleep practices for infants after seven deaths occurred in the past two months (officials report), emphasizing the need for local caregivers to follow established guidelines.