Buffalo Daily: DJ Moore to the Bills, parking ramp sale talks, and Kensington redesign input
Buffalo, NY – March 6, 2026 – Bills report a DJ Moore trade, Parking Authority names a new CEO, Santasiero’s sale advances, and fog/ice advisories.
Top story: A big new target for the Bills
A report circulating Friday says the Bills are set to acquire wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, along with a 2026 fifth-round pick, in exchange for a 2026 second-rounder. Because NFL trades can’t be finalized until the new league year opens, the deal isn’t expected to become official until March 11.
If it goes through, Moore would arrive with a proven track record as a high-volume target, and would immediately reshape Buffalo’s receiving room heading into offseason workouts.
City Hall: Parking ramp sale talks move into a new phase
The Buffalo Parking Authority held its first meeting this week as the city explores selling four city-owned parking ramps to help close a projected budget gap. The board appointed Deputy Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp as the authority’s CEO and reviewed early estimates putting the ramps’ value in the mid-$20 million to $30 million range.
City officials have described the ramp sale as one of the key assumptions behind the current budget plan, alongside separate state support tied to the gaming compact situation.
Kensington Expressway redesign: Public input is still on the table
State transportation officials continue to seek feedback on the redesigned Kensington Expressway project, with recent outreach sessions aimed at gathering more community input on next steps and priorities for the corridor.
Business & public safety briefs
A new ownership group is under contract to buy and reopen Santasiero’s on Niagara Street, a longtime West Side restaurant that has been closed since last summer. The buyers say they want to keep the spirit of the place while adding a few updates, including pursuing an outdoor patio option.
Separately, an Erie County Sheriff’s Office narcotics chief who previously pleaded guilty in connection with a series of hit-and-run crashes is set to retire at the end of March, according to reporting that also notes a financial settlement tied to the case.
Weather note for the commute
Forecasters flagged locally dense fog early Friday, with temperatures near freezing raising the risk of icy spots on untreated surfaces. The weekend outlook also includes the potential for strong thunderstorms Saturday, with gusty wind and hail mentioned as possibilities.
On campus
The University at Buffalo announced it will host a national summit focused on artificial intelligence and the public good in early June, bringing higher education and AI leaders to the city for a two-day event.
Sources
- https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/buffalo-bills-to-acquire-dj-moore-in-trade-with-the-chicago-bears
- https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/buffalo/buffalo-parking-authority-holds-first-meeting-appoints-deputy-mayor-as-ceo
- https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/morning-briefing/2026/03/06/morning-briefing-in-buffalo–march-6
- https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/buffalo/to-continue-the-legacy-new-ownership-group-under-contract-to-buy-santasieros
- https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/ecso-chief-who-pleaded-guilty-after-series-of-hit-and-run-crashes-set-to-retire-at-the-end-of-march
- https://www.wkbw.com/weather/aarons-friday-forecast-dense-fog-and-icy-conditions-to-start-your-friday
- https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2026/03/inside-higher-education-us-ai-summit-2026-buffalo.html
