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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Army Master Sergeant Justin Chernogorec — a veteran who returned home after a year in the Middle East — received a proclamation Saturday for his service, marking his local honor. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Harmony Barbershop Chorus presented an a cappella performance in Hamburg today featuring classic rock songs from the '60s and '70s and humorous moments that delighted local fans. WGRZ
- ➤ Barry Manilow’s concert at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, originally set for April 22, will now take place on June 30; ticket holders for the original date will have their tickets honored for the rescheduled show. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Buffalo and North Tonawanda began Earth Day celebrations today by joining cleanup + planting projects that help care for the local environment. WGRZ
- ➤ Erie County will host free hazardous waste drop-off events in May (Saturday, May 9 in Williamsville for paint and batteries; Saturday, May 30 in Buffalo for household hazardous waste) that require registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents may also use the year-round HHW Voucher Drop-off Program offered in Tonawanda. WGRZ
- ➤ The NWS confirmed an EF‑0 tornado touched down at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday in Farmersville and moved for 0.23 miles, uprooting trees and hitting a structure before ending two minutes later. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyatt Russell fulfilled his promise by drinking a beer and plunging into Lake Erie at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell on Saturday when Buffalo clinched a playoff berth, marking the Sabres' first postseason appearance since 2011. WGRZ
- ➤ The NFTA will run four-car Metro Rail trains and skip Church Street station during Sabres playoff crowds today — a step aimed at easing intersection congestion for fans. WGRZ
- ➤ The Sabres are in the playoffs as local icon Rip Simonick is inducted into another hall of fame for his career, which includes Georgetown Cup wins — a nod to a controversial forged record that kept him from a third Stanley Cup. The Buffalo News
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Field Medic Concert
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — $ — Experience the freak folk sounds of Field Medic with special guest Euphoria Again.
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King Falcon Concert
7-10 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $10 entry — Experience the hard rock sounds of Little Liar inspired by legendary bands.
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Lloyd Cole Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+, ID required — Experience the melodic sounds of Lloyd Cole live in concert.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 2026 Tour
6-9 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Packages available — Experience the high-energy sounds of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and special guests live in Buffalo.
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Peter Case Live
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening with American singer-songwriter Peter Case from Buffalo with special guest Zack Keim.
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John Pizzarelli Trio Performance
3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra — Tickets available — Experience Grammy Award-winning John Pizzarelli as he reinvigorates the Great American Songbook with warmth and wit.
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Hippie Sabotage Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Ticket prices range from $65 to $204 — Experience an electrifying night with Hippie Sabotage in Buffalo.
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The Jazz Lounge at The Rendezvous Room
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Statler Buffalo — $20 — Experience live jazz with crafted cocktails in a sophisticated, vintage setting.
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ATLiens Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience the mysterious electronic duo ATLiens with immersive visuals and storytelling.
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Lily Rose Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Add-Ons available — Experience the I Know What I Want Tour 2026 with Lily Rose.
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