BUFFALO, N.Y. — After a cold and rainy celebration last year, sunshine helped set the stage for another vibrant Dyngus Day across Buffalo’s historic Polonia District.
Festivities began early Monday morning with the annual Dyngus Day Dash, where dozens of runners laced up for a three-mile race starting near Memorial Circle and winding through the Polonia district. Some participants embraced tradition, running the course while carrying pussy willows — a symbol closely tied to the holiday.
For many, the race marked the start of a new tradition…