Good morning, Buffalo.

Earlier Monday, the Vatican ruled that St. Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park will remain open after the Buffalo Catholic Diocese had planned to merge it with a parish in Hamburg.

Mary Pruski said parish members celebrated the decision with tears of happiness—hoping similar rulings will help about 20 other parishes facing the same fate.

Famous Doughnuts—an iconic shop on Main Street operated by the Roehm family since 1938—is closing today and will reopen tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with a potential deal promising to keep its classic recipes.

The shop has long been a cherished part of the community.

Buffalo neighbors near International School 45 and Lafayette International High School are worried that a proposed 20-unit apartment project (303 Lafayette Ave) could change their community and affect local students.

The developer said they revised the plan (by lowering the building height and improving landscaping) after feedback, and the planning board will review the project on November 17 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

West Seneca residents are opposing Kloc's Grove owner Diana Harfouche’s plan to add cottage-style short-term rental villas that could increase noise and traffic in their quiet neighborhood—neighbors cite a new street entrance behind homes and expect the town board vote to address the proposal soon.

Broadway Market warns vendors that scammers are using online ads to promote a fake event during the upcoming holiday season—vendors are advised to verify details before taking any action.

John W. Danforth Co., a mechanical contractor from Tonawanda, was acquired by EMCOR Group today, a national publicly traded company that expects the deal to add $350 million to $400 million in annual revenue—Danforth will now operate as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary within EMCOR’s Mechanical Construction Services segment.

Today, the DEC released 1,000 sturgeon into Cattaraugus Creek as part of a 25-year plan to restore the once-thriving sturgeon population—officials say the move aims to revive local fish stocks.

Today, the Walden Galleria will conduct its final lockdown drill at 10:15 a.m.—Cheektowaga Police are training mall employees for emergencies while shoppers continue their usual activities during the 15-minute drill.

Due to the government shutdown, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) that helps low-income households pay for heating bills is on hold, leaving thousands of families without the aid they need this winter; customers may still apply for discounts from their utility through the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) offered by NYSEG.

Catholic Health has named Jeremy Essman as president for three hospital campuses.

Essman previously held leadership roles at Buffalo General Medical Center & Gates Vascular Institute and will lead efforts to improve patient care and services.

Former Bills running back LeSean Shady McCoy will host a Bills watch party at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino on November 30 starting at 4:25 p.m.—the event offers a tailgate-themed halftime buffet, giveaways during the game, and ticket tiers from $50 to $550 for adults 21 or older. McCoy helped end a 17-year playoff drought in Buffalo and earned multiple Pro Bowl appearances during his time with the team.

St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres

7-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets starting at $20 — Catch an exciting NHL matchup between the Blues and the Sabres.

Opening Night Performance of String

7:30 PM — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the world premiere of a modern musical with a champagne toast and cast meet-and-greet.

Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Check ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night with Trivium and support from Jinjer and Heriot.

Wicked

1-2:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Cost varies — Discover the story behind the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this enchanting performance.

One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and The Works

8:00 – 9:30 PM — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning tribute to Queen's legendary music performed live.

Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls Women's Volleyball

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Alumni Arena - University at Buffalo — General Admission — Witness an exciting women's volleyball matchup between two competitive teams.

Canisius University Women's Basketball vs. Cornell

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Koessler Athletic Center — Check website for ticket prices — Witness the thrilling matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and the Cornell Big Red women's basketball teams.

November Sober Social

7-9 p.m. — Marble & Rye — Free entry — Mingle with the sober community and enjoy a mocktail menu while building connections.

Blue October Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — $40 – $100 — Experience the emotional journey of Blue October with their intimate and electrifying live performance.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks

7:00-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sabres and Blackhawks in Buffalo.