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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jorge Ardila, once an asylum-seeker who stayed at Jericho Road's Vive shelter, revisits Buffalo as a successful pilot to pay homage to his past and donate to the shelter.  The Buffalo News

CRIME NEWS

  • A fire at a vacant house on Deshler Street in Buffalo, deemed intentional, resulted in $75,000 in damages, with ongoing investigations and no injuries reported.  ABC 7

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Five new startups graduated from the University at Buffalo’s Cultivator program, bringing the total to 73 participants, with 32 early stage companies securing $3.1 million in funding.  The Buffalo News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect until Sunday evening for Southern Erie, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties in New York, expecting 1 to 2 feet of snow and difficult travel conditions.  WBEN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Following a tragic terrorist attack in New Orleans, Buffalo's Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia discussed his department's innovative approaches to enhance security at mass gatherings, such as utilizing plow trucks as barricades.  WGRZ

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Buffalo Bills secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs after defeating the New York Jets 40-14, with their postseason opponent yet to be determined.  WGRZ
  • Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen and Dion Dawkins have been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl roster, marking Allen's third and Dawkins' fourth career selection.  WBEN

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Lock & Key Singles Party for Ages 24-49 in Buffalo, NY

    The Lock & Key Singles Party allows singles to unlock potential matches through a fun, interactive event designed to encourage socializing and new connections.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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