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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Rio Mansour, owner of Splash on Canvas, held his first art show this week in a Williamsville housing development after teaching Healing Art classes to elderly residents since 2018. The residents showcased works made with charcoal & acrylic for friends and family. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Early Monday morning, an outage at Amazon Web Services affected major online services in Buffalo, including banking sites—video games among others. By 6:00 a.m., Amazon reported recovery was underway—working toward full resolution. ABC 7
- ➤ Union leaders have called for a boycott of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo until the hotel reaches a new contract that reinstates fired workers—Luke Sills and others say the dispute started after workers began organizing last summer. Local groups including the IBEW and officials support the boycott as they push for fair treatment from hotel management. WBEN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A GoFundMe was created for the family of Carlos Rodriguez—who was killed in a hit-and-run on Broadway Sunday morning. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mohawk Place, a well-known music venue, will reopen this Friday after local supporters rallied and completed major renovations & safety upgrades to the historic site. Reopening weekend will offer live performances on Friday and a themed event on Saturday, promising a fresh start for the landmark. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ CleanCapital—an independent power company with Buffalo roots—completed a ground-mounted solar farm on an 11-acre site at the old Elk Street oil refinery north of the Buffalo River. The Buffalo News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Diocese’s $274 million plan to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy will likely include a commitment to create a public repository of abuse-related documents — a provision that may disclose secret files on abusive priests — as part of its settlement. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bornhava in Amherst, led by Dr. Shannon Karcher, risks losing $1 million in federal funds on November 1 which could force deep cuts to services for 84 special needs students—one-third of its $3 million budget depends on this money. The center warned that without the funds, its programs and staff would suffer severe reductions. WBEN
- ➤ Buffalo will host the 2026 National Talent Attraction Summit in April at several downtown venues where government, business, and nonprofit leaders will meet to discuss ways to recruit and keep skilled workers — the event follows a year-long bid led by Invest Buffalo Niagara and partners. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECMC and UB will use state funds to upgrade their electronic records and build a Community Healthcare Pavilion and Learning Center on the East Side—UB officials call the project a turning point for local health care. The project will improve patients' care and provide new training opportunities in the area. The Buffalo News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Another home sold for over $1 million—188 Reist Street in Williamsville closed at $1.127 million and marked the 80th such sale in Erie County this year; Excelsior Orthopedics bought a 35,000-square-foot building in East Amherst for $7.65 million while Mohawk Place named a new treasurer and local gas prices dropped 2 cents to an average of $3.16 per gallon. WBEN
- ➤ Developers will build the Pan-American Square Apartments—named with a nod to the Pan American Exposition—near the Buffalo World's Fair site, with 150 affordable and supportive housing units set across three connected buildings on a narrow former railroad corridor from Delaware Avenue to Colvin Boulevard. The Buffalo News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills filed a permit application at a Monday night board meeting to hold a parade in East Aurora for the premiere of their Hallmark Channel Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story on November 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. If approved, the parade will move the movie cast and players from a VIP reception to the Aurora Theatre along Pine and Main Streets — the plan is now under review. ABC 7
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Yächtley Crëw Concert
7-9 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $58 — Enjoy a laid-back evening of yacht rock hits with Yächtley Crëw.
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Chase Matthew: Holdin' it Down Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience the vibrant country sounds of rising star Chase Matthew on his tour showcasing new music and fan favorites.
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Hot Tuna Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticket prices from $235 — Experience the legendary Hot Tuna live in concert at a top-rated venue.
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Buffalo Rising's 2025 Witches Ball
7 PM – 1 AM — Statler Buffalo — $1,000 in prizes for costume contest — Unleash your inner monster at the biggest Halloween event in Buffalo!
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Martin House Plus Tour
10 AM – 2 PM — Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House — Ticket purchase required — Explore the architectural beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece and learn about its history.
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The Wrecks: INSIDE : OUTSIDE Tour
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of live music with The Wrecks, phoneboy, and Wall Carpets featuring a VIP Meet & Greet.
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Stand Atlantic Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Tickets available — Experience the energetic performance of Stand Atlantic live in Buffalo.
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Rittz Night Owl Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Ticket information available — Experience the lyrical prowess of Rittz live in concert.
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Come From Away Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Shea's 710 Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the touching story of kindness and community that emerged during a day of crisis.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals
7:00 – 8:30 PM — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the Sabres and the Capitals in an action-packed NHL game.
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Tosh Collins SENIOR Meat Raffle 2025
Join us for the 3rd Annual Tosh Collins SENIOR Meat Raffle, where the stakes are high and the steaks are higher!
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