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Buffalo
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Natalie Barnhard-Castrogiovanni, founder of Motion Project—Western New York’s first specialized SCI center in Cheektowaga, died Friday surrounded by family and friends. She devoted her life to enhancing disability advocacy and healthcare access through groundbreaking local programs with partners like the University at Buffalo. WBFO
- ➤ Hamburg's new Hopebridge Thrift store now offers luxury brands for under $25 while reinvesting every purchase in community support. Shoppers can drop by at 229 Lake Street (Suite 5) to browse items and contribute to local aid. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Neo Fab Robotics will build a $4.6M, 28,000 sqft plant in Sanborn and hire 22 workers while St. Mary’s Elementary opens a second campus for grades 6 to 8 next September and Buffalo gas prices fell to $3.10 per gallon today; WBEN corrected a false report on an apartment project. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Garden Walk Buffalo is seeking artists to submit original artwork by Jan. 31 for its 2026 tour on July 25-26, reaching local gardeners and visitors from across the country. Selected designs may be reproduced on various items for sale. WGRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-two states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, with many setting rates at or above $15 an hour. New York will now pay $17 an hour — a raise that could benefit Buffalo workers — while several southern states remain at the federal rate. WBEN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Lancaster is preparing to open a second campus as its middle school classes will move to the former Our Lady of Pompeii School building next school year due to growing enrollment. The shift will expand resources for students (pre-K-8) and strengthen school community. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since its Dec. 8 debut, NFTA officials say DLW Terminal is drawing 75 inbound and 91 outbound riders despite winter weather and fewer events, and expect numbers to improve. A skybridge to KeyBank Center and a redeveloped second story with restaurants + bars will soon boost the historic landmark. WBEN
- ➤ Buffalo's Coast Guard Station unveiled a new facility (worth $30 million) with weightlifting areas and two boat bays for storage and maintenance. The project was completed three months ahead of schedule and marks the first major upgrade in over a decade. WBFO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The DEC advises New Yorkers to stay alert as highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads among wild birds and can infect domestic animals; local officials urge residents and farmers to avoid contact with sick birds and to follow safe disposal steps for carcasses. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a thrilling win in Jacksonville, Bills fans plan trips to Denver where the team will face the Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday, Jan. 17. Local travel agencies (AAA Western and Central NY) expect more inquiries for flights, hotels and driving options. WGRZ
- ➤ NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula announced that KeyBank Center will host the NHL Draft on June 26 and 27. This will be the fifth time the city hosts the event. WGRZ
- ➤ The Bills will face the Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 18, at EverBank Stadium (their playoff road struggles underline the challenge) as coach McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen tighten their game plan in pursuit of a Super Bowl run. The team aims to overcome a long history of postseason road defeats. WGRZ
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Mozart's Mass
10:30 a.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — $9.00 — Experience the sublime blend of Mozart's Symphony No. 38 and the Great Mass in C minor with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.
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Mozart's Mass and Symphony No. 38
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticketed — Experience the emotional journey of Mozart’s symphony alongside his magnificent ‘Great’ Mass in C minor.
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Mamma Mia!
2-4 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the timeless ABBA hits in this beloved musical spectacular.
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Handmade Pasta Class
6-9 p.m. — Artisan Culinary Loft — $100.00 — Experience the art of pasta making, perfect for all skill levels.
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Saving Waves Concert
6:30-8:30 PM — Buffalo Iron Works — Details on ticket cost pending — Experience the vibrant sounds of Saving Waves in a lively setting.
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The Jazz Lounge at Milton's
7-10 p.m. — Milton's at Statler Buffalo — $20 — Experience an elegant evening of live jazz and crafted cocktails in downtown Buffalo.
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The Strictly Hip: Day For Night
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — $4 – $100 — Experience the music of The Tragically Hip through the talented tribute band The Strictly Hip in an intimate venue.
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Urban Elegance Gala
6-9 p.m. — FORBES THEATER — In-person event — Celebrate creativity, culture, and community with art, fashion, and live performances.
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Umphrey's McGee Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — 16+ only — Enjoy a night with Chicago's eclectic rock band pushing the boundaries of the jam band genre.
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Live Music with Growlers Blues Band
Time to be announced — Diamond Hawk — No cover charge — Experience a unique blend of blues and rock that will keep you dancing all night!
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~ Albert Einstein
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