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Buffalo
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new $14.3 million welcome center called The Chandlery opened Friday at Canalside—providing locals and visitors with a fresh entry point to the waterfront. The center marks a significant addition to community attractions. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Buffalo’s Hofbräuhaus reopened for the Christkindlmarkt on Friday, November 21 at 4 p.m. and the market will run for five weekends, offering 59 vendors, live music, family fun, and community tree lighting events (featuring gift collections for local kids). ABC 7
- ➤ Rescue dog Nosey Nola, adopted by local Buffalo Bills fans, climbed her backyard fence in a Josh Allen jersey — her viral videos have drawn praise from neighbors and social media followers. The dog's skill and determination have made her a local favorite. ABC 7
- ➤ On Friday, community members lined up at the SPCA Serving Erie County pet food pantry event—donating food so families can keep their pets during hard times. The pantry reported that monthly meals have increased from 20,000 to over 60,000 to meet the growing need. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday in Irving, the SPCA and local authorities seized more than 200 neglected farm animals—including 10 cats, 6 dogs, 46 chickens, 2 baby goats and 22 adult goats—and will return to rescue 75 more as veterinarians assess the animals while the farm owners face charges for neglect and unsanitary conditions. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Buffalo is launching the 'That's Buffalo' campaign to attract visitors from Chicago, Cleveland and Central New York by opening a new visitor center in the Chandlery Building at Canalside—marking a major step in redeveloping the old Buffalo Aud site. The campaign also has a local art installation by Reinhard Reizenstein that shows granite footprints—telling his family's journey. WBFO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York League of Conservation Voters released an interactive map yesterday that shows millions of New York water service lines, with 45% of Buffalo’s pipes confirmed as lead—raising concerns as federal rules require replacements to start in 2027 and finish by 2037. Local authorities and homeowners now face tough challenges in securing funds and managing the logistics for pipe removal. WBFO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has introduced a website that gives real-time updates on winter storm severity for local communities— the site provides easy-to-read maps, snowfall data, and Thruway conditions using NOAA updates. Developed with SUNY Albany, the tool helps residents make safe decisions as winter weather approaches. WBEN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills lost 23-19 to the Houston Texans Thursday night at NRG Stadium — the game saw eight sacks and three turnovers after a strong 4-0 start — and this result raises concerns as they face Pittsburgh on Nov. 30. The team battled inconsistency as their offense and defense struggled to maintain momentum against a well-prepared Texans squad. WGRZ
- ➤ Former Seneca Vocational High School teammates Chef Poo and Chef Norm became local favorites by wearing chef hats during a long Bills playoff drought and were named 2024 Bills Fans of the Year, earning an all-expense-paid trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. They have not missed a game in over 20 years and continue to host a tailgate featuring grilled ribs, sausages and burgers (despite neither being actual chefs). WGRZ
- ➤ Michelle Yates returned to Buffalo after 44 years to attend a Bills game with her boyfriend and daughter—she carried her late uncle's ashes in her backpack to honor a trip postponed two years and said her life is complete. Her heartfelt tribute shows that family ties remain strong even after a long absence. ABC 7
- ➤ Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to purchase memorabilia from the current Highmark Stadium as its farewell season ends after Erie County amended its lease so CollectibleXchange can salvage and sell items—net proceeds will be split equally with the county and pricing details will be announced in the coming weeks. ABC 7
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Buffalo Iron Works: The Goblet of Lemonade
12-5 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $25 ADV — Step into a magical day of music, mischief, and themed drinks perfect for wizards and non-magic folk alike.
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Senses Fail and Story of the Year Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Tickets on sale — Experience the powerhouse lineup featuring Senses Fail and Story of the Year with support from Armor for Sleep.
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Strictly Hip Thanksgiving Eve
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with an exciting live performance by The Strictly Hip.
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All Time Low Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — $71-$271 — Experience an electrifying night with All Time Low and enjoy a range of ticket options for fans.
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Buffalo Bandits vs. Georgia Swarm
7:00-8:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets starting from $51 — Cheer on the Bandits as they face off against the Swarm in an exciting lacrosse showdown.
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The Golden Girls Live
2-3:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved characters of 'The Golden Girls' come to life on stage in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets
7:30-9:00 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Event Ticket Prices Vary — Catch an exciting NHL matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets.
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Armchair Boogie Concert
5-10 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $15.00 (+Online fee) — Experience the electrifying blend of jamgrass, newgrass, and funkgrass from one of the hottest touring acts in the country.
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Willie Nile Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Government ID required — Enjoy an evening of music with Willie Nile and Kenny Roby for ages 12 and up.
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White Christmas Musical
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Shea's 710 Theatre — $67.55 — A heartwarming musical based on the beloved film featuring classic Irving Berlin songs to bring holiday cheer.
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