The Buffalo Irish Festival returns to River Fest Park on Aug. 1–2 with live music, Irish dance, a youth Gaelic sports camp and a Parade of County Flags — tickets $10, children 16 and under free.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing state permitting for new hyperscale data centers for up to one year while New York develops a statewide regulatory framework and a Community Investment Framework for localities.
A 24-year-old Buffalo man was charged in federal court with being a felon in possession of a firearm after police say he produced a loaded handgun and struck a state trooper while fleeing a July 15 street party at Eddie Dawson Park.
Governor Kathy Hochul expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory statewide as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes levels to 'Unhealthy' in Western New York; state agencies urge residents — especially sensitive groups and outdoor workers — to limit time outdoors and monitor local AQI.
Governor Hochul announced nearly $42.6M in state HECap grants to modernize campuses statewide. Rochester General College of Health Careers was awarded $5M for renovations to its Innovation and Learning Center.