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Buffalo
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ferguson teams with local organizations for an adoption event on Saturday at Total Sports on Orchard Park Road (from noon to 4). WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AAA Western & Central New York earned the Allianz Partners Top Club Award and a Best Places to Work honor from Business First. Basil Dealerships launched Basil Mobility at Joe Basil Chevrolet in Depew and started site work on the Northern Chautauqua Hospital in Fredonia, set to open late 2028. WBEN
- ➤ Buffalo-based Delaware North will require employees at its Delaware Avenue headquarters to work in-office from Monday through Thursday & on hybrid Fridays starting May 4. The company employs about 425 downtown and joins other local firms boosting central business activity. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longtime radio personality Janet Snyder will retire from WSKE-FM, KISS 98.5 in May after more than 40 years in broadcasting, including a stint on Channel 2. Her retirement marks the end of an era for Western New York media. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge ordered creditors in the diocese bankruptcy case to opt in, a move Attorney Steve Boyd said challenges nearly 900 claimants (some without legal representation and facing mental health issues) and may complicate settlement. WBEN
- ➤ At a BMHA meeting yesterday (where residents had three minutes each to speak), local community members reported issues like sleeping on floors and hallways, while BMHA officials acknowledged the feedback and pledged to work on improvements. WGRZ
- ➤ City leaders proposed permanent changes to Delaware Park's entrances at Meadow Road, Agassiz Circle, Colvin Avenue, and Amherst Street to improve safety and access. A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Parkside Lodge — available both in-person and virtual. WGRZ
- ➤ Sen. Gillibrand supports a tariff rebate proposal that would issue checks of up to $1,200 (plus an extra $600 per child) to qualifying households, including those earning under $180K, to help ease rising costs. The bill remains pending and could ease financial pressures after recent job losses. WBFO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Hodgson made his NCAA Tournament head coaching debut in Buffalo as his South Florida Bulls lost 83 to 79 to Louisville in a first round game. His family (in attendance) cheered him on as his team rallied from a 23 point deficit before facing elimination. WGRZ
- ➤ The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is underway in Buffalo with 19,000 visitors expected over the next several days at KeyBank Center; Visit Buffalo president Patrick Kaler said 60 volunteers are guiding guests to local eateries & attractions across the city. WBEN
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World's Largest '90s Party - 5th Anniversary
7-11:59 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Celebrate the iconic '90s with the largest themed party in Buffalo, complete with nostalgia and fun.
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Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres
7-10 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Veterans only — Celebrate Military Appreciation Night as the Sabres take on the Bruins in Buffalo.
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Metal Spring Fling
8 PM – 1 AM — Nietzsche's — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night of metal featuring top local bands.
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Kim Scott Live Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Burchfield Penney Art Center — Members $50, Non-Members $55 — Experience an elegant evening of smooth jazz with acclaimed flutist Kim Scott.
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G Herbo Live in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Tickets starting at $278 — G Herbo is set to deliver an unforgettable performance in Buffalo's vibrant venue.
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Two Feet Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Last-minute ticket availability — Experience an electrifying performance by Two Feet in Buffalo.
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Jarv & RDGLDGRN Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $44-$88 — Experience high-energy performances by Jarv and RDGLDGRN at this local favorite venue.
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Jigitz Live in Buffalo
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Tickets from $54 — Jigitz promises an unforgettable live performance in Buffalo.
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MFA Dance Thesis Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — UB CFA Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience innovative dance performances from MFA candidates at UB Center for the Arts.
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Jazz Appreciation Night featuring Jay Sharptet
6-8 p.m. — The Buffalo History Museum — $37 includes a drink — Celebrate the legacy of jazz with live performances by Jay Sharptet in a beautiful historic venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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