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Good morning Buffalo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flying from Buffalo Niagara soon? Here’s what TSA wants you to know
  • What finally forced Buffalo to seize this long-troubled Allentown building?
  • How Bennett High students turned Holocaust lessons into their own published book

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pops and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain/snow showers, up to 1", temps: high: 38, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How to breeze through Buffalo Niagara International Airport security (wgrz.com) — If you’re flying out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport for the holidays, TSA is urging you to arrive early, pack smart, and be ready for stricter ID rules. Officials say most Buffalo travelers already have REAL ID, but explain backup options, key liquid limits, and which gifts and foods should go in checked bags.
   

2. Buffalo takes control of long-vacant Allentown apartment building after years-long legal battle (wkbw.com) — Buffalo has officially taken ownership of a long-vacant Allentown apartment building at 2 Saint Louis Place after a years-long legal fight with its landlord, aiming to end crime and blight there. Neighbors and city leaders say the transfer, prompted in part by a nearby double homicide, opens the door to a safer, revitalized future use for the property.
   

3. Students at Bennett High author books to confront hate (wgrz.com) — Buffalo’s Bennett High School students are publishing a book they co-authored after studying the Holocaust, using their own stories to confront hate and promote empathy. The program, supported by the Author League and local educators, helps teens process recent global violence and recognize that their voices can shape a more compassionate Buffalo community.
   

4. 'Long overdue': Orchard Park approves first phase of Bills stadium zoning plan (wkbw.com) — Orchard Park officials have approved the first phase of a new zoning plan shaping development around the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, setting the town as lead agency and creating a Stadium Mixed-Use zone. Residents and business owners are split, with some eyeing new housing and walkable jobs while others worry the rules block hotels, event centers, and more ambitious projects near Buffalo’s NFL home.
   

5. 'I lost my innocence': Clergy abuse survivor breaks her silence after decades (wkbw.com) — A woman who says she was abused as a child by a priest connected to the Diocese of Buffalo is preparing to tell her story in federal bankruptcy court. Her case is among hundreds tied to the diocese, and upcoming victim listening sessions in early 2026 will let survivors describe how clergy abuse has shaped their lives.
   

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