Good morning, Buffalo.

Zach Bryan is set to perform at Highmark Stadium as part of the ongoing concert series, with the announcement confirming his upcoming show at the venue.

Visit Buffalo convenes local experts to spotlight nine Erie County chefs and bakeries for 2027 James Beard Awards consideration, aiming to boost local culinary talent in the region.

Buffalo Public Schools leaders told board members that delaying school closure decisions is not wise as the academic schedule keeps moving forward.

Lake Shore High School students gained real-world banking experience as their student-run credit union formed a new partnership with Radius Federal Credit Union, celebrated on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The program strengthens the academy curriculum by giving students hands-on business experience.

Buffalo State University expanded its ACE and ASAP retention programs after leaders from Buffalo State, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Erie and the University at Buffalo detailed the initiative on Oct.

15; the programs will support 10,000 students with resources like funding for textbooks, transportation and academic advising this fall.

In Buffalo, Persistence Prep founder Joelle Formato accepted the $100,000 Robert Wilmers Integrity Prize to fund scholarships for students heading to high school and college.

The award honors the school’s community impact at a charter institution serving 490 students (opened in 2018).

Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock raised concerns about possible school closings during a community meeting—local education officials plan to review the issue further before making a final decision.

Canisius University will launch the NY Promise Scholarship providing tuition-free education for first-year students starting fall 2027.

In North Tonawanda, Taylor Devices Inc. plans to buy parcels and install new CNC machines + Hamburg’s Cloverbank Country Club has been sold to Rogers Holdings LLC.

Buffalo Public Schools held a student forum Thursday, Oct.

15 at Renovation Church on Hertel Avenue to hear concerns over the proposed closing and merger plan combining Leonardo da Vinci and Research Laboratory High Schools, and the board will vote on changes next week.

State environmental officials suspect petroleum is behind a growing, rainbow-colored oily sheen in the Buffalo River near the South Ogden Street Bridge; cleanup crews deployed larger booms on Oct.

4 to contain the spill while tests continue.

Buffalo Water Board sued 17 companies on Oct.

14 in Erie County Supreme Court, alleging PFAS from firefighting foam have contaminated Lake Erie water for roughly 276,000 people. The board seeks damages for testing, treatment, and cleanup costs.

Amherst Town Board approved a 2.5% hotel bed tax to fund municipal services and upgrade community facilities; the tax is expected to generate nearly $3 million next year, with 75% for lawful projects and 25% for enhancements to youth sports + parks.

Banana Ball returns to Buffalo in June 2027 with games at Sahlen Field on June 10 and 11, where the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters will play; a ticket lottery will run from Oct.

15 to Oct. 31.