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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive list of New Year's Eve 2024 events in Western New York offers varied celebrations, including family-friendly options. WGRZ
- ➤ Developers Rocco Termini and Paul Ciminelli join the Building Buffalo podcast to discuss the future of downtown areas following the pandemic, spurred by conversations after the closure of Braymiller Market. Buffalo Rising
- ➤ Buffalo and Erie County declare a Code Blue for Dec. 31, activating warming shelters due to freezing temperatures. WGRZ
- ➤ The Curtiss Hotel in Buffalo achieves AAA Four Diamond status, amid local business updates including a new Volkswagen dealership opening and the Eastern Hills DMV reopening. WBEN
- ➤ Decrees from Bishop Michael W. Fisher on merging Catholic parishes in Western New York indicate that sales of church properties may facilitate funding for settlements of sex abuse claims against the Buffalo Diocese. The Buffalo News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A male was hospitalized after being struck by a train in Buffalo, with ongoing investigations by CSX State investigators. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Buffalo post office is named after Indiana Hunt Martin, a member of the all-Black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in WWII, spotlighted in the film 'The Six Triple Eight'. WGRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilman Joe Golombek submitted a resolution to the Buffalo Common Council opposing the installation of wind turbines in Lake Erie, aligning Buffalo with other cities against the project due to environmental and cost concerns. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is considering a proposal to convert the former Braymiller Market in Downtown Buffalo into a new Police Department headquarters. WGRZ
- ➤ Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon has demanded a detailed report on the Buffalo Water Board's spending of Rescue Plan funds for the Replace Old Lead Lines and Water Debt Forgiveness programs by Jan. 3rd. WGRZ
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Progressive Tango Lessons with Catherine on Saturdays
This 8-week progressive tango instruction series at Kenmore Baptist Church offers classes designed to build confidence and skills in tango dancing.
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Dancing With the Stars Live Tour
Dancing With the Stars, the popular Emmy-winning ABC show, is embarking on a live tour, bringing the excitement of the dance floor to Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Kevin Hart Concert in Buffalo
Kevin Hart will perform live at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, offering an evening of comedy entertainment.
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Tribute Band Performance by Bee Gees
A tribute band performance dedicated to the iconic Bee Gees at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo.
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Terrakwa: An Investigation of the Erie Canal Across Time and Geography
This innovative exhibition at Buffalo Arts Studio explores the Erie Canal's history through an ecological lens, featuring drawings created by trees to reflect atmospheric forces over time.
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Kevin Hart Live at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart will perform live at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY.
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University at Buffalo Wrestling: Bulls vs. Bloomsburg & Glenville
The University at Buffalo Bulls Wrestling team will compete against Bloomsburg and Glenville at the Alumni Arena.
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TBZ Aleph Champ - Children's Hebrew Learning Program
A program designed for children in grades 1-7 focusing on Hebrew language education, with sessions held weekly at the Broder Center in Buffalo.
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Decades Silent Disco at the Statler
Experience a night of immersive music from the 70s to the 2000s with three live DJs and themed decorations.
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