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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, a fire broke out at a North Buffalo apartment complex, and several residents were rescued—four were taken to hospital. The Buffalo News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free Music Is Art Festival returns with over a dozen stages offering live performances—plus a silent disco and a display of local art that highlights Buffalo's creative scene. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Bennett High School marked its 100th anniversary with alumni events including a car show, building tours, and a ribbon-cutting for new stairs that honor the school’s rich history—more than 500 people participated. Saturday featured a homecoming parade, pancake breakfast, football game, and dinner at the convention center, while today’s program includes a brunch at LECOM Harborcenter. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Erie 1 BOCES started work this morning in Depew to renovate a 178,000 square-foot building on Walden Avenue — a move aimed at expanding education services for children with special needs. Spectrum News
- ➤ SUNY Niagara received an $862,000 grant for a project that will upgrade equipment, improve faculty training, and update the curriculum with micro-credentials—local engineering and manufacturing companies have already backed the effort, which will run through August. Spectrum News
- ➤ Buffalo-area colleges saw record enrollment this fall but face tough financial challenges as free tuition programs and lower tuition fees cut into revenue—schools like UB expect a significant drop in funds while others revise courses and cut low-enrollment programs. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Letitia James said a landmark agreement will soon help keep sewage out of Niagara River watersheds to protect clean water for local families—an effort to preserve the river's health for future generations. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Buffalo is hosting the World Canals Conference where experts from ten countries and 22 states gather to share ideas on waterway management and community development in celebration of the Erie Canal bicentennial. Today at Canalside—during the Erie Canal Bicentennial Summer Sendoff from noon to 5 p.m.—discussions continue Monday through Thursday while the historic Seneca Chief sets off on a 33-day trip Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. Spectrum News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Bandits have released their 2025-26 season schedule — opening with a Banner Raising Night at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Nov. 29 against Georgia at 7 p.m. They will host five of their first nine games and finish the regular season with matchups against Vancouver, Rochester, and Oshawa. Spectrum News
- ➤ The Buffalo Bandits have released their 2025–26 lacrosse schedule and will raise a championship banner on November 29 when they host the Georgia Swarm at 7:00 p.m.—the season also features a rematch with the Saskatchewan Rush, a game against the Toronto Rock, and a finale against the Oshawa Firewolves. WGRZ
- ➤ The Bills practiced Tuesday as they prepared for a Thursday game at Highmark Stadium against the winless Dolphins. Quarterback Josh Allen, who recovered from a bloody nose on Sunday, said the team is focused — key defensive players like Ed Oliver and Matt Milano will miss the game and kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. Spectrum News
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An Evening with Rosanne Cash
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — $86.50 — Enjoy a night of captivating music with Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal in an intimate setting.
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Mariah the Scientist Concert
8-10 p.m. — Buffalo Outer Harbor — Tickets from $138 — Experience a night of live music with Mariah the Scientist at the scenic waterfront.
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On The Canal
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable event featuring On The Canal in Buffalo.
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Marianas Trench – The Force Of Nature Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating sounds of Marianas Trench with special guests The Summer Set and senses.
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Marc Rebillet Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Tickets from $70 — Experience a lively performance from the dynamic artist Marc Rebillet.
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The Wolves
2-3:30 p.m. — UB CFA Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience a compelling theater production at one of Buffalo's top venues.
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Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with iconic Genesis hits and timeless guitar solos.
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