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Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, the Explore & More Children's Museum at Canalside hosted its annual Halloween Spooktacular where staff, kids and parents dressed in costumes and enjoyed trick-or-treating on every floor—an event that delighted visitors. The museum will hold additional trick-or-treating on Halloween from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—giving families one more chance to celebrate the holiday. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toys 'R' Us announced on Oct 16 it will open 30 new stores for the holiday season, including one pop-up shop at Walden Galleria in Western New York—nine pop-ups are already open. The company is reviving its brick-and-mortar stores to meet growing family demand. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cyclenation brought together local teams at the Buffalo Bills fieldhouse to cycle for heart and brain health—offering CPR demonstrations and educational resources. WGRZ
- ➤ Rural hospitals in Western New York have long faced challenges like stagnant patient populations, unfavorable payer mixes, recruiting issues and aging facilities — and they worry that upcoming federal Medicaid cuts will further strain services. The Buffalo News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Bills legend Steve Tasker advanced in the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection process after a second reduction vote and is now one of 34 players under consideration; the vote will narrow the group to nine semifinalists in about four weeks—three of whom will be chosen for next August's induction in Canton. WGRZ
- ➤ The Bills activated rookie Maxwell Hairston from injured reserve after he recovered from a knee injury and elevated safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad — moves that aim to strengthen the team’s defense for upcoming games. Hairston, who has returned to practice this week, may soon make his NFL debut. WGRZ
- ➤ The Bills beat the Panthers 40–9 last Sunday in Orchard Park and eased stress on coach Sean McDermott after two losses while James Cook rushed for a career-best 216 yards—his highest since 1976. The team will face the Chiefs next Sunday as they aim to prove they are back in strong form. WGRZ
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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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Herbie Hancock Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Center for the Arts - University at Buffalo — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Herbie Hancock live on his 2025 North American Fall Tour.
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive 'Roll On Down The Highway' Tour
7-9 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — $93 – $143 — Experience legendary rock as Randy Bachman and BTO perform classic hits with fresh energy.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Mammoth
7:00-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sabres and the Mammoth in an exciting hockey showdown.
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St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
7-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets starting at $20 — Catch an exciting NHL matchup between the Blues and the Sabres.
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Opening Night Performance of String
7:30 PM — D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the world premiere of a modern musical with a champagne toast and cast meet-and-greet.
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Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Check ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night with Trivium and support from Jinjer and Heriot.
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