Good morning, Buffalo.

Mysterious QR codes were projected in Allentown, Chippewa and near the waterfront to hint at something epic in Niagara Square from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

29 — an event led by the City in partnership with the Bills and Gatorade that promises community fun.

The Buffalo Animal Shelter urges local residents to adopt pets as 121 dogs and 46 cats taken in over the past four weeks have crowded the facility.

Dogs are temporarily kept in lobby crates — residents can help by giving a new home to an animal.

Ice at Canalside begins its 2026-27 season on Nov.

20, opening reservations for skating, season and group passes, igloo rentals and curling. The event moves to a site next to Explore More near the Marine Drive — Commercial Street intersection, with ice bumper cars running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is adding a new sports lounge — featuring a premium bar, restaurant and betting center — as part of its $47M hotel renovation to meet growing local demand for sports betting.

Buffalo Public Schools’ plan to close multiple schools remains in flux – Park District Board Member Erik Bohen said the plan is still changing ahead of the vote and details remain unsettled.

Buffalo Schools proposed reassigning Bennett’s principal to an assistant role at a new school after a physical incident with a student — a move that teachers and alumni are contesting.

A Buffalo apartment building will use a 3.75 MWh lithium-ion battery system to store extra energy and power residents when the grid is stressed, according to developer Good Carbon Co. and manufacturer Viridi (reported Tuesday).

The system will lower costs and improve power reliability at Peace Bridge Place.

North Tonawanda Alderman Joe Lavey said the proposed senior and community center will offer services for local seniors and community groups (more details and input sessions are planned).

Officials will meet soon to discuss the plan.