Good morning, Buffalo.

Chandler Street Breweries (home to Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery, and Smoldered Society) ceased operations immediately Thursday as rising costs and shifts in consumer habits made the business unsustainable.

Buffalo-based Rich Products announced it will cut 60 jobs (and offer 50 new roles) as part of an organizational overhaul planned locally.

The changes will reshape staffing and operations in the community.

Costco will open its new warehouse on Ridge Lea Road in Amherst next Wednesday at 8 a.m. The store, on the former Tony Roma’s site, will hire about 220 local workers and offer electronics, appliances and Bills and Sabres items — welcoming new jobs to the community.

The Prosperity Report highlights four key trends in Buffalo Niagara’s economy, noting job growth, increased investment, strengthened manufacturing, and improved regional competitiveness; local experts believe these trends will boost opportunities in the coming months.

M&T Bank and the Bills are partnering to launch a financial literacy program for local kids (details on session venues and timing are pending).

Forbes recognized UB as one of 12 colleges reinventing AI education by highlighting its innovative AI+X degrees, strong AIREDEX ranking + Empire AI supercomputer resources.

The feature underscores UB’s focus on advancing practical applications of artificial intelligence.

Buffalo school board member Larry Scott (who is torn) said schools may need to close to keep the district financially sound.

The vote is delayed as parents and students push back against the plan.

WBEN's Tom Puckett reports that a new AI tool is helping heart patients in Batavia today — hospitals plan to integrate the system soon to improve patient care.

WBEN’s Tom Puckett advises Buffalo residents to inspect and service furnaces ahead of winter by checking filters and scheduling repairs so homes remain safe and efficient as colder weather approaches.