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Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Burmese refugee, was released from Erie County custody and dropped off by U.S. border patrol at a Buffalo Tim Hortons; he disappeared and was later found dead, with homicide detectives investigating the circumstances and timing of his release, and his family saying they were not notified. He had lived in Buffalo for about 15 months following a prior arrest.
The New York Lottery says a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Western New York, at a Buffalo-area 7-Eleven on Niagara Falls Boulevard; the February 23 drawing also produced a second-prize ticket, and the $218+ million jackpot remains unclaimed.
Erie County will issue a travel advisory from 10 p.m. Sunday as Western New York braces for a long-duration winter storm expected to bring heavy snow (10–20 inches in the heaviest bands) and dangerous cold with wind chills 10 to 20 below zero, making travel difficult Monday into Tuesday; officials have prepared extensive plowing resources and salt, with MLK Day closures helping snow removal and trash collection continuing as scheduled.
Buffalo’s KeyBank Center will host the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 26-27, with Gavin McKenna, a Penn State freshman and the No. 1 North American skater in Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, poised as a likely first-round pick. The event returns to Buffalo in a decentralized format, and several other top prospects—including Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Tynan Lawrence, and others—are expected to go early in the first round.
The Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to nine games with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, showcasing resilience and strong team effort, and are aiming for a franchise record 10th straight win against the Dallas Stars.
In Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, nearly 200 villagers received anti-rabies vaccines after a buffalo that was bitten by a rabid dog and died was used to make raita at a funeral, causing panic about potential rabies transmission. Authorities confirmed the buffalo showed rabies symptoms before death, but no disease has spread so far, and the situation is under control.
Tom Brady is returning to Buffalo's Highmark Stadium for the first time since 2019 to call a game between the Eagles and Bills, amid a tradition of fans throwing objects onto the field during his visits, which has led to public pleas and arrests in the past.
The Miami Dolphins ended a seven-game losing streak against the Buffalo Bills with a 30-13 victory, highlighted by strong performances from Tua Tagovailoa and De'Von Achane, and a dominant defensive effort. The Bills struggled offensively despite Josh Allen’s efforts, while Miami's defense made key plays to secure the win.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-21, leveraging a strong second-level offense and tight end production, while the Chiefs struggled with coverage and offensive line issues, leading to their third loss of the season.
Syracuse's basketball team won their exhibition game against Buffalo 76-66, sparking both optimism and caution as fans await the regular season, with experts noting that initial impressions should be tempered after just one game.
Students and staff at a Buffalo school organized a surprise wedding for their beloved principal, Brianna Lanoye, just before her real wedding, with over 400 attendees, a makeshift dress, and a student officiant, expressing their love and appreciation for her dedication.
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Ralphie VII, a one-year-old American Bison weighing 700 pounds, is debuting as the new mascot for University of Colorado Athletics during the football game against Wyoming on September 20, symbolizing a proud tradition of the university's iconic buffalo mascots.
The New Jersey Devils announced their 24-man roster for the 2025 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, featuring prospects, draft picks, and invitees, with Seamus Casey, Ethan Edwards, and Shane Lachance named as alternate captains. The event runs from September 11-15, with all games streamed online.
An NFL fan from Buffalo was banned from all stadiums after shoving Lamar Jackson and hitting Ravens receiver DeAndre Hopkins, with Jackson retaliating by shoving the fan; the league is investigating the incident.