Niagara Falls lawmakers approved the city's 2026-27 Community Development Action Plan, serving as the official application for nearly $2.8 million in federal block grants. VanDeMark Chemical Inc., Lockport's well-known manufacturer of phosgene, is no longer scheduled for shutdown after it was sold to Valiant Energy Management, according to an announcement Monday.A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital Wednesday night after a hit-and-run crash. According to Buffalo Police, officers responded to the intersection of Bailey Avenue and William Street shortly after 10 p.m. for a crash involving injuries. They were taken to ECMC for treatment. Western New York officials and M&T Bank announced a new initiative aimed at boosting Buffalo’s downtown on Thursday. “Meet Me Downtown” is a series of six downtown events beginning in July.Buffalo Place Inc. has cancelled the Thursday & Main June 25 concert due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms. The concert was scheduled to happen at Fountain Plaza with The BlackRock Beatles and The Shakermakers.