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The Buffalo Museum of Science will hold an adults-only “Spooky Edition” of Adult Night on Oct. 16, 2026, with Science Stadium exhibits, a costume contest, seasonal drinks and limited add-ons including a cow-eyeball dissection and rooftop access.

Mental Health Advocates of WNY has launched a Community Champions volunteer program, is holding its 6th annual Yogathon in October at The Atrium in downtown Buffalo and has set a Dec. 4 meat raffle in Williamsville, while recruiting part-time peer support workers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded immediate answers after initial reports said ICE agents fired into a vehicle with a 5-year-old child in Marble Hill; the child appears uninjured, the governor said.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Thursday she expects a “thorough and transparent review” after reports that an ICE agent shot a man in the Marble Hill section of New York City.

Empire State Development and 43North awarded five startups $1 million each at the accelerator's final finals at Shea’s in Buffalo; JECA Energy Bars also won the $25,000 People's Choice award.