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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colvin Cleaners opened a dedicated headquarters for its Gowns for Prom program at 2312 Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore, offering students a boutique setting with gowns, shoes, accessories + jewelry. The program runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from March 3 through April 11 to better meet student schedules. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills held a job fair on Wednesday at the Bills Field House on One Bills Drive to fill about 125 part-time positions for the 2026 season at the new Highmark Stadium (roles include elevator operators and ticket greeters with immediate offers). ABC 7
- ➤ Amazon will lay off 544 workers at its Lancaster sortation center as it shifts jobs to regional sites; employees may work in Pembroke, Rochester, Hamburg or Tonawanda while 500 Walden Avenue workers keep their jobs. The company will hire 1,000 for a Town of Niagara center opening this summer. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Albany-area movie theater chain will take over Market Arcade Cinema (downtown) this spring after AMC Entertainment closed in December. The takeover will reopen its eight screens to offer local moviegoers a new viewing destination. The Buffalo News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SUNY is slated to receive almost $595 million for critical repairs in aging colleges, though Chancellor King said that covers only 60% of immediate needs as Buffalo State once lacked hot water (record enrollments include over 5,000 incoming freshmen). WBFO
- ➤ Buffalo State University hosts its 15th Southeast Asia Week from March 16-19 (free panels, talks and exhibits) on shifts in Southeast Asia. Event sessions include the SUNY/CUNY SEAC 2026 Workshop in Vietnam and Cambodia (open to students, faculty and community members). Buffalo State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New work requirements will start on March 1 for SNAP recipients in Erie County who have no dependents. They must work 20 hours weekly to keep benefits, with a three-month grace period (local officials have adjusted budgets for rising costs). WBFO
- ➤ State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are pushing to repower the idle NRG Energy Plant in Dunkirk with natural gas—a project that could restart operations in 18 months to 2 years. The plan seeks to reduce costly power imports that are raising bills in the region. WBEN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Buffalo family of scientists turned their daughter’s FOXG1 syndrome diagnosis into a gene therapy approved for clinical trial — and they will share their breakthrough tomorrow during Rare Disease Day at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. WBFO
- ➤ A local blood drive supports sickle cell patients by collecting donations at a community center (details coming soon) as organizers strive to meet critical needs. Buffalo residents are encouraged to donate and help maintain a vital blood supply. WGRZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sinatra Development secured final financing to restart Heritage Point @ Canalside in Buffalo, lifting years of delays and challenges. The milestone positions the waterfront project for targeted completion by the end of 2027 and remobilization as weather permits. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (who visited the Olympics and White House) answered reporters' questions about his pride in representing the U.S. during a New Jersey pregame ceremony with teammate Jack Hughes before Wednesday's game, describing the event as a once-in-a-lifetime experience (a rare honor). WBEN
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills have launched a virtual tour of the new Highmark Stadium, letting locals explore field-level and section views as construction continues ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Work was briefly delayed by graffiti in the executive suites (the team is investigating the incident). WBFO
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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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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Performance
10-11 a.m. — Theatre of Youth — Tickets available — Experience the laughs and adventures of the beloved Wimpy Kid live on stage.
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