Good evening, Buffalo. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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After a cold wakeup on Friday, temperatures will be milder for the afternoon. Temperatures will reach the low to mid 60s under plenty of sunshine. These types of afternoon temperatures are more typical for this point of October.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

 Highs: Mid 60s
 Lows: Mid 40s
 Mostly sunny skies

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Buffalo Common Council demands answers in D.J. Granville case

Granville allegedly crashed his county-owned truck into several parked cars on Buffalo’s West Side, which caused nearly $60,000 in damage, in April of last year.

2. $35 million Shea’s expansion project challenged in Erie County State Supreme Court

Attorneys for the owner of the neighboring Main Theater Place have filed a lawsuit arguing that the Buffalo Planning Board violated the State Environmental Quality Review Act and didn’t issue any written findings on their decision. 

3. Assemblymember Jon Rivera to run for State Senate’s 61st District

In a new campaign video, Rivera said that he is focused on “urgency, service, and accountability” and frames the 2025 election as a turning point.

4. Full-scale renovation at KeyBank Center in preliminary stages

A full-scale renovation at the KeyBank Center is currently in the preliminary stages, Buffalo Sabres team officials have confirmed. The Sabres have had conversations with an architect, Erie County and the state. 

5. Buffalo Restaurant Week to celebrate elevated comfort with local soul

Buffalo Restaurant Week 2025, which takes place October 13-19, will showcase menus from more than 100 eateries across Western New York that have been inspired by Visit Buffalo’s new “That’s Buffalo For You” campaign.

6. New York families lack shelters amid surging family homelessness, advocates say

A report released by the state earlier this year found that of New York’s homeless population, more than 60% are in families and 32% are children, which is one of the highest shares in the country.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cheektowaga furniture store makes big bet on upcoming Bills-Chiefs game

Lake Effect Furniture in Cheektowaga is making a big bet on the Buffalo Bills’ Nov. 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. 

All customers that purchase furniture throughout the month of October will receive a full refund if Josh Allen scores three rushing touchdowns in game.

Lake Effect said that everything in their store qualifies for the guarantee.