Buffalo, NY news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Buffalo, NY on Friday, October 16, 2026: Bills-Raiders game today; Wolf Blitzer honors Irv Weinstein. Also: Wolf Blitzer returns to Buffalo to honor legendary Channel 7 news anchor Irv Weinstein; Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie water supply. Weather: Rainy and breezy today with highs near 50°F and wind gusts up to 19 mph.

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Buffalo Bills play Las Vegas Raiders today (Week 6); check local listings for game times and streaming options.Buffalo Bills · Oct 16, 10:01 AM

News & local government

Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie water supply.WKBW · Oct 16, 4:50 PM
Erie County executive Poloncarz unveils tight 2027 budget proposal with limited spending growth.WIVB News 4 · Oct 15, 10:16 AM
Buffalo Naval Park ship move for drydock repairs delayed; now scheduled for spring 2027.WGRZ · Oct 15, 7:15 PM

Safety & emergencies

Body recovered from Niagara River in July identified as 16-year-old Buffalo resident.WGRZ · Oct 16, 11:04 AM

Events & going out

Zach Bryan announced for 2027 concert at new Highmark Stadium as third major act announced.WIVB News 4 · Oct 14, 4:00 PM
Banana Ball returns to Sahlen Field in June 2026 with new matchup; entertainment baseball league.WGRZ · Oct 16, 6:55 AM
Guy Fieri coming to Buffalo in November; meet-and-greet and events planned for fans.Step Out Buffalo · Oct 15, 4:40 PM

Business & new openings

Copart completed $1.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo-based vehicle auction company ACV.AOL.com · Oct 16, 4:14 PM
Broadway Market construction start date pushed back to spring 2027 from original timeline.WKBW · Oct 16, 6:30 PM

Housing & real estate

Reassessment notices mailed to 17,000 Buffalo homeowners; property value evaluations underway.WGRZ · Oct 15, 3:22 PM

Culture & arts

Wolf Blitzer returns to Buffalo to honor legendary Channel 7 news anchor Irv Weinstein.WKBW · Oct 16, 6:15 PM
Visit Buffalo supports James Beard Awards push for recognizing Erie County restaurants nationally.Buffalo News · Oct 15, 9:39 PM

Community & volunteering

Buffalo Place surveys public input on future of downtown; responses shape redevelopment plans.WKBW · Oct 16, 7:53 AM
Founder of Buffalo's Persistence Prep charter school wins $100,000 Robert Wilmers Integrity Prize.WKBW · Oct 15, 3:08 PM

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