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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire damaged a duplex in Kensington-Bailey, displacing two people but causing no injuries, with the Red Cross assisting and damage estimated at $250,000. The Buffalo News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jamaal Race and Maxwell McCants were arrested for stealing home furnaces and other items from a Buffalo warehouse. The Buffalo News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Springboard competition aids growth in local entrepreneurial ecosystem by awarding over $600,000 in grants to organizations like The Hatch at Jamestown Community College, facilitating internships and programming. The Buffalo News
- ➤ A program highlighting AI's role in climate resilience, alongside Buffalo's evolving economy including startup accelerators and business workshops, underscores dynamic community and economic developments in Western New York. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Buffalo Niagara's housing market experiences a 5.2% growth in home values over the past year, ranking seventh among the nation's largest metro areas for price increases. The Buffalo News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Cornell, retiring Hamburg schools superintendent, reflects on his tenure including navigating Covid-19 challenges and instilling a focus on student-centered learning. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon requests the Buffalo Water Board to detail the spending of $11 million in American Rescue Plan funds initially intended for customer debt forgiveness but used for lead pipe replacement instead. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Stephen Turkovich advises on increasing post-holiday respiratory illnesses, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations, handwashing, and staying home if unwell to keep families healthy. ABC 7
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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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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.
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