Buffalo authorities are searching for two missing children taken by a non-custodial parent, while the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village offers free admission for 2026. The Seneca Nation also honors the 1842 Buffalo Creek Treaty with ceremonies and educational events.

Buffalo's 5/14 Memorial event on Jefferson Avenue will expand with new memorials and guest accommodations thanks to state funding, while Lockport's Candlelight Cabinetry is set to reopen with a $11 million investment creating up to 150 jobs. The Buffalo Bills also unveiled their 2026 schedule, including games against the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Buffalo residents should stay alert as a heatwave looms in Western New York, with meteorologist Don Paul warning of dangerously high humidity. City leaders also announced plans for a $200 million downtown transit expansion to ease traffic, while Darius Pridgen’s upcoming sermon sparks hopes for local healing.

Buffalo's Local Wire update covers rising public safety concerns after a bullet graze near county buildings, Buffalo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Maria Lopez's $80 million deficit plan, and a $1 million suburban home sale in Clarence. The episode also highlights World Cup preparations and severe weather warnings for heavy rain and precipitation.

Buffalo settles firefighter Jason Arno's estate case with a $6 million payout and his widow secures separate settlement, while authorities discover a historic underground tunnel system beneath the city. Buffalo Harbor State Park will debut a new spray park and upgraded facilities by Memorial Day.

Buffalo officials launched the Citizen app to improve public safety and transparency, while the University at Buffalo expanded homeless support with mobile clinics and job training. Military exercises and increased air traffic caused low-flying planes in western New York, with city planners exploring changes to SEQRA rules to speed up housing projects.

Buffalo authorities are searching for two missing children from Fairport after an Amber Alert was issued following their disappearance from a local park. The city also faces a potential decision on the abandoned Buffalo Grand Hotel, sparking debate over its future and redevelopment plans.

Buffalo city leaders face budget delays due to the state's late budget approval, impacting school districts and prompting Mayor Sean Ryan to push for structural reforms. Meanwhile, the owner of Templeton Landing has sued the city over development agreements, while the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site prepares new exhibits for upcoming anniversaries.

Buffalo city leaders face a legal battle over Templeton Landing development disputes as the owner sues the city, while officials weigh declaring the Buffalo Grand Hotel abandoned. Healthcare leaders and state officials address staffing shortages, rising costs, and a new New York City pied-à-terre tax impacting Buffalo’s economy.

Buffalo's Buffalo Sabres made a strong playoff statement with a win over the Canadiens, sparking pride across Western New York. Meanwhile, state budget delays and rising homelessness in Western New York are creating urgent local challenges.