Buffalo, NY news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Buffalo, NY on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Animal shelter overcrowded; early voting opens today. Also: Buffalo Animal Shelter is over capacity and urgently needs community adopters to help manage the influx of animals; Early voting locations are now open across Western New York for the 2026 election. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 42–57°F and light winds up to 8 mph.

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Buffalo Animal Shelter is over capacity and urgently needs community adopters to help manage the influx of animals.City of Buffalo (.gov) · Oct 20, 3:48 PM

News & local government

Early voting locations are now open across Western New York for the 2026 election.WIVB News 4 · Oct 20, 11:57 AM

Safety & emergencies

A man was shot multiple times in Buffalo in a recent incident.WKBW · Oct 20, 5:13 PM

Events & going out

Ice at Canalside skating rink opens November 20, 2026 in Buffalo.Hoodline · Oct 20, 6:02 PM

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