The City of Buffalo may be getting ready to start talking about a new contract for Buffalo Police officers who have been working without a labor agreement for over a year.The city has acknowledged that they face a tough task in negotiating new contracts for all eight of the bargaining units representing the city workforce. The North Tonawanda Fire Department has welcomed its newest professional firefighter. Firefighter Allison Hubert joins the department as a lateral transfer from the City of Batavia Fire Department.Dr. Sharon Brown, the Buffalo Public Schools' Chief of Student Support Services, is retiring from her position. Brown has spent her career focused on helping students and educators achieve their goals.Olcott Beach has been closed to swimming until further notice following a routine water quality check on MondayThe Bills will wear their new alternate ‘Nickel City’ uniforms twice during the 2026 season. Buffalo will wear the all-grey look on Sept. 27 against the Los Angeles Chargers and on Dec. 19 against the Chicago Bears.