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Buffalo
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Niagara Falls Convention Center, over 170 vendors are showcasing gear at the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. The event offers hands-on demos and local insights for anglers—bringing the community together for a day of local expertise. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tesla met its hiring goals at the South Buffalo Gigafactory by employing about 2,400 full-time workers. The taxpayer-funded facility valued at $950 million added more than 300 workers for solar roof panels; local officials expect continued growth to spur further investment. WGRZ
- ➤ NYS now offers a one-day exemption permit for bar owners who need to serve alcohol before 10 a.m. on Sundays—helping them prepare for the Olympic hockey showdown. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Navy Band performed a free concert at Buffalo State as part of its northeast tour celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Sean Ryan launched downtown revitalization efforts by hiring Andrew Federick to take a census of properties at risk and plan improvements along Main Street— a key focus after many local businesses closed amid economic pressures. The city intends to bolster investment and owner support for a downtown recovery. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Sabres resumed practice after the Winter Olympics break + they plan to boost their performance in upcoming home games. WGRZ
- ➤ The Buffalo Curling Club is seeing more visitors eager to try curling, and club officials say the surge in rentals may lead to new programs this season. WGRZ
- ➤ Niagara Falls mayors Robert Restaino (New York) and Jim Diodati (Ontario) wagered food on today's 8:10 a.m. men's gold medal hockey game: a U.S. win means Diodati sends a case of Canadian maple syrup, and a Canadian win means Restaino sends 20 lbs of Buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese. WGRZ
- ➤ Clarence and Kenmore West both advanced to the semifinals in the Section VI playoff hockey games underway today. Fans can expect more local hockey action as the playoffs continue. WGRZ
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Live Performance by Ed Croft & Tina Williams
5:30-7:30 p.m. — duende at Silo City — Entry Info Not Provided — Enjoy a night of versatile music and harmonies from this talented Buffalo duo.
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Buffalo Bandits vs. Saskatchewan Rush
7:30-9:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets vary — Experience an electrifying NLL matchup in Buffalo.
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Rascal Flatts: Life is a Highway Tour
7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience the harmonies and charisma of country music icons Rascal Flatts on their highly anticipated tour.
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The Early November & Hellogoodbye Concert
7-10 p.m. — Electric City — Ticketed event — Celebrate two decades of music from The Early November and Hellogoodbye with their anniversary concert.
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Buffalo Speed Dating for Singles Aged 35-49
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fattey Beer Co. — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches at this lively and effective speed dating event.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights
7-9 PM — KeyBank Center — Check for ticket availability — Thrilling NHL action as the Sabres take on the Golden Knights.
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Khamari Concert
12-8 p.m. — Electric City — $47/ea — Grab last-minute tickets for an exciting night of music at Electric City.
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Hedda Gabler Cocktail Hour and PYP
6-9:30 p.m. — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Pick-Your-Price — Enjoy a pre-show cocktail hour with drink specials and light bites before the performance of Hedda Gabler.
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October London In Concert
8-11 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket Prices TBD — Experience smooth R&B sounds featuring October London, Eric Benét, and J. Brown live on stage.
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Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
7:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting musical journey with works by Elfman and Tchaikovsky performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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