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Buffalo
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Women are making up a larger share of construction workers in Buffalo as roughly 15% of the region’s 12,000 workers wear hard hats and boots & are celebrated during a weeklong event hosted by NAWIC. The group is also recruiting young talent from local schools to join the field. WBEN
- ➤ Catholic Charities will host its Hope Day on Wednesday, Mar. 18 — local sponsors will match the first $100,000 donated to help families in need. WGRZ
- ➤ Lackawanna and Hamburg Libraries received $10K grants; the Lackawanna branch (the only original Carnegie library building in Buffalo) is over a century old. WGRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two ice fishermen stranded about one mile off Evans were rescued Sunday night by the Erie County Sheriff's Office using an Air 1 helicopter and a Coast Guard skiff boat as rising temperatures weakened the ice, making winter fishing unsafe. WBEN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices across the region rose Tuesday after last weekend's attack on Iran + local drivers reported higher pump costs as market conditions adjusted. The Buffalo News
- ➤ The United States Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament for small colleges returns to Western New York, boosting the local economy by over $2 million for a second year — teams from across the region will gather to compete. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council members (nine lawmakers) approved a resolution on Tuesday to investigate the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Burmese refugee dropped off at a closed Tim Hortons in Riverside who was later found dead near KeyBank Center. WBEN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Roswell Park has been named an Optum Cancer Center of Excellence, showing its strong focus on quality cancer care. The center earned this recognition after a careful review of its treatment programs to help local patients. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sabres are in a playoff race after a 3-2 win on Tuesday at KeyBank Center that raised their record to 36-19-6 and left them two points shy of first-place Tampa Bay. Fans are excited and believe the team can end a 15-year playoff drought and pursue its first Stanley Cup title. WBEN
- ➤ High school basketball playoffs continue today with several Section VI championship games at Buffalo State University and Fredonia State University. The games include the girls’ contest featuring Williamsville East and North Tonawanda (starting at 4:30 p.m.) and boys’ matches later, giving teams a chance to vie for new titles. WBFO
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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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Make Your Own Fresh Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheeses
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Artisan Culinary Loft — $125 — Discover the art of cheese-making with fresh mozzarella and ricotta using simple ingredients.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals
7-10 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket pricing varies — Watch an exciting NHL matchup as the Buffalo Sabres face off against the Washington Capitals.
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Funktional Flow & Superchief
7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Check for tickets — Enjoy a night of multi-genre music featuring a blend of rock, reggae, and funk from local favorites Funktional Flow.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Performance
10-11 a.m. — Theatre of Youth — Ticket information available — Enjoy the comedic adventures from the beloved book series in a live performance.
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St. Patrick's Speed Dating for Buffalo Singles in Their 50s and 60s
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Delaware Pub & Grill — Cost varies — Meet potential matches in a friendly and engaging speed dating environment.
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Kimberly Akimbo
12 AM — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Tony Award-winning musical about family dynamics and the journey to find happiness.
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