Buffalo’s Glow-Up, Haze, and Heat | Buffalo News

Buffalo’s waterfront is lighting up with cruise ships docking this season, boosting tourism, while smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Western New York—officials hope the haze clears by tomorrow. Meanwhile, serious legal claims are swirling: former Buffalo Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga faces sexual harassment allegations, and current board member Lewis Hawkins is under fire for harassment and retaliation. In local government, a Cheektowaga Town Board member resigned amid residency questions, and Mayor Ryan is pushing to make Chippewa Street adult-only on weekends after recent incidents—and bringing in a new finance chief. For sports fans, the Bills’ tight ends are emerging as a key weapon for coach Joe Brady, and the Sabres’ 2026-27 schedule is out, packed with big matchups and early home games. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4458720a95581319