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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The federal government shutdown has put pressure on local food pantries as FeedMore WNY, which serves 165,000 people, braces for a surge if extra unpaid federal workers need help. Chief Communications Officer Collin Bishop said that if the shutdown continues into November, many will likely seek nutritional assistance from nearby pantries. WBEN
- ➤ Big Big Table Community Café offers meals based on a pay-as-you-can model in Buffalo’s Lower West Side, serving over 6,000 meals a year and feeding about 100 people each week. The nonprofit will move to a larger space in 2026 to meet growing demand. ABC 7
- ➤ Residents in Buffalo's Allentown neighborhood celebrated after Judge Diane Devlin ruled that the apartment building at 2 Saint Louis Place is officially abandoned—opening the door for the city to act against landlord Chuck Dobucki while officials plan further steps to address similar properties. Council member Mitch Nowakowski said the decision establishes a clear path to tackle abandoned buildings in the community. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a home fire at 461 Herkimer Street on Buffalo’s Upper West Side Sunday night—displacing five adults and four children who were assisted by the American Red Cross as damage was estimated at $100,000 to the structure and $50,000 to its contents while the cause remained under investigation. WBEN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in Buffalo said Amazon must hire human workers — not robots — at its distribution centers, including a new facility in Niagara that will add 1,000 jobs next year if the company meets its targets. The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency has set clawback provisions to enforce the hiring goals. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new documentary titled 'Travels with George: A Journey Through Depression, Connection & Friendship' will premiere on October 29 at UB's Center for the Arts and tells the story of lawyer Dan Lukasik and young George Hughes Tillmon from Buffalo’s East Side, whose decade-long bond has helped them both through hard times — the film aims to raise awareness about mental health. This film shows how their friendship grew over years of support and shared challenges. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forty-two first-year elementary education majors visited the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on October 24 for 'Bengal Teachers at AKG'—a community-building event coordinated by Kathleen Gramza—where interactive art activities helped connect students with local culture. Buffalo State University
- ➤ Buffalo State University's Great Lakes Center (GLC) connects campus and community by offering hands-on research, labs, and outreach programs on Great Lakes ecology. The center features a field station, research vessels, and local partnerships like WNY PRISM to support water quality studies and guide conservation projects. Buffalo State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters on Nov. 4 will decide whether to convert a Hyundai dealership at 1910 Alvin Road into a new $10 million senior and recreation center for Grand Island—town leaders say it would replace the outdated facility on Whitehaven Road and bring the island its first indoor rec center. WBEN
- ➤ The USDA announced SNAP benefits will not be issued on November 1 due to the government shutdown, leading local food pantries in Buffalo to brace for higher demand. St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy already served between 300 and 400 meals daily and expects its numbers to double as many residents lose access to regular assistance. ABC 7
- ➤ Suburban Adult Services said there is no guidance on how stopping SNAP benefits would affect adults with developmental disabilities amid a potential government shutdown + officials warned that vulnerable clients could face hardship if the shutdown continues. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 26, 2025, James Cook ran for 216 yards and scored two touchdowns while Josh Allen had three as the Bills beat the Panthers 40-9 in Charlotte—Allen set an NFL record by running and throwing for a touchdown in 46 games. WBEN
- ➤ The Blue Jays have worked around MLB marketing restrictions by teaming up with local partners such as the Buffalo Bisons and Bills to reach Western New York fans — they now use direct-to-consumer streaming to build their local following. They turned past broadcast limits into new opportunities that connect the team directly with the community. WBFO
- ➤ Sabres players visited Roswell Park to share Halloween fun with pediatric patients and bring smiles to children undergoing treatment—organizers said the visit helped the players connect with the kids on a personal level. WGRZ
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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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Wicked
1-2:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Cost varies — Discover the story behind the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this enchanting performance.
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