Good morning, Buffalo.

Congestion around 7 Brew Coffee has grown in Amherst since its Maple Road location opened in mid-December, and local police and officials are working with the DOT to ease traffic.

The town also plans road safety improvements ahead of a new Costco opening this spring.

Johnny D’s steakhouse closed at the Hyatt Regency as the hotel seeks a new tenant for its 9,000sqft space; East Aurora is in the running for America's Favorite Small Town, BryLin Hospital’s psychiatrist was named Top Doctor by Buffalo Spree, and Trocaire College received ($425K) for Catholic education.

Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is showcasing an exhibit on local artist AP Gorny at the Rare Book Room where visitors can view his handcrafted books and mixed media artwork.

The exhibit opened Thursday and runs for 10 months, with additional works on display at Western New York Book Arts Center from Feb. 27 to March 21.

Heavy snow disrupted SUNY Buffalo State this week, causing class cancellations on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday as crews worked to clear parking lots and sidewalks.

Many students struggled to navigate campus (snow still hampers safe access) and are delayed in resuming activities.

A deep freeze grips Western New York today as NWS meteorologist Dave Thomas warns that wind chills will dip to -15 under a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. School officials may consider closures with single-digit highs forecast.

Heavy snow and extreme cold are affecting homes, and Domenic Cortese of Cortese Construction advises wrapping frozen water lines with insulation – or using a space heater – to thaw them safely while checking furnace vents and exterior hose bib lines to prevent basement flooding and carbon monoxide problems.

Governor Hochul’s budget proposal saved more than a billion dollars by reforming CDPAP (limiting choice to Public Partnerships) and drew mixed reactions from advocates, including those in Buffalo.

Local agencies welcomed the 1.7% wage increase for direct support professionals while pressing for a 2.7% boost to cover rising costs.

Erie County will launch the HOPE program today in Buffalo with $12.5M in state funding to help 600 families with career coaching, financial literacy training, and transportation assistance—an effort aimed at cutting child poverty by 50% over the next 12 to 18 months.

Residents at Sedita Apartments have faced days without heat or hot water during the cold snap, forcing many to boil water for showers.

The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority said its maintenance staff are on call, but Councilmember Halton-Pope finds the delays unacceptable.

Certified birth doula Tara Withey spoke about the need for community support in maternal health after Carolina Matovac shared her loss from heart failure.

Fans have begun donating to The Rasmus Dahlin Foundation to help local children.

The Common Council approved a designated-developer agreement with Habitat for Humanity Buffalo so that the nonprofit can build new homes in the city — a move expected to boost local housing; construction is set to begin soon.

Team USA Women’s Hockey shows deep New York connections by featuring players like Buffalo-born Haley Scamurra and Rochester’s Haley Winn, who competed at the 2022 Olympics.

Their journey from backyard rinks underscores the state’s lasting impact on the sport.

Urban Elegance Gala

6-9 p.m. — FORBES THEATER — In-person event — Celebrate creativity, culture, and community with art, fashion, and live performances.

Umphrey's McGee Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — 16+ only — Enjoy a night with Chicago's eclectic rock band pushing the boundaries of the jam band genre.

Live Music with Growlers Blues Band

Time to be announced — Diamond Hawk — No cover charge — Experience a unique blend of blues and rock that will keep you dancing all night!

Mat Kerekes - Luna and the Wild Blue Everything Tour

7-10 p.m. — Rec Room — 16+ Admission — Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Mat Kerekes' debut album with special guests Shallow Alcove and Beeson.

Motion City Soundtrack Live

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the return of Motion City Soundtrack with their iconic music and energizing performance.

Ruben Studdard – My Tribute to Luther Vandross

10:30 a.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — VIP Experience for $40 — Ruben Studdard honors Luther Vandross in a nostalgic musical tribute.

Candlelight Concert - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

8:30-9:45 p.m. — The Show at Shea's Seneca — Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac in a unique candlelit setting.

Tierney Sutton Performance

3-6 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the captivating voice of Tierney Sutton live in Buffalo.

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania

7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets required — Experience adrenaline-pumping freestyle action featuring iconic Monster Jam trucks and motocross stunts.

Excision Concert

7-9 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Ticket prices range from $82 to $203 — Experience an electrifying night with renowned DJ Excision at Buffalo RiverWorks.

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