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Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strykersville native Savannah Swatland earned a golden ticket on American Idol after a Nashville audition in October and is headed to Hollywood for Hollywood Week (the show airs Mondays at 8 p.m.). ABC 7
- ➤ Buffalo United for Peace hosted its 16th annual Ramadan Friendship Dinner Thursday evening at Old County Hall (downtown), where local Muslims and community members came together for interfaith dialogue. The event highlighted unity as Ramadan began. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new SUNY report shows Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia are on track to reach fiscal stability, boosting confidence in their financial planning. The report says both schools are making steady progress. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarence Highway Superintendent said that pothole season has begun as warming weather and ground frost cause roads to crack in Western New York. Local crews will monitor calls & repair holes over the next month or two to keep roads safe for drivers. WBEN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Hughes—who scored the Olympic overtime winner—will return to the NHL when the New Jersey Devils host Buffalo at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Newark. WGRZ
- ➤ Sabres fans and teammates celebrated Tage Thompson's gold medal win from the Winter Olympics after Team USA beat Canada in overtime in Milan. The team postponed practice at Harborcenter (a local favorite) to join the excitement. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo bars were packed early on Sunday as fans gathered to watch Team USA secure its first men's hockey gold in nearly 50 years by defeating Canada in the Olympic gold medal game. WGRZ
- ➤ Canisius University launched its first acrobatics and tumbling season today when the Golden Griffins beat Buffalo State at Koessler Athletic Center (marking a promising start). WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Bisons mourn Jonathan Dandes, the longtime president of Rich Baseball Operations who served the team for 40 years. Friends and colleagues remember his impactful contributions and dedication to the club. 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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