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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Benefits Oversight Committee is pressing the Buffalo Bills and Legends Hospitality to prioritize hiring and diversity initiatives for local, small, and disadvantaged businesses in the new $2.1 billion stadium's maintenance and concessions operations. The Buffalo News
- ➤ The annual MLK celebration in Buffalo will proceed as scheduled, conflicting with a Buffalo Bills playoff game, emphasizing the community's commitment to remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The Buffalo News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 43North's 10th cohort, including startups from across the U.S., has relocated to Buffalo with ambitions to expand and innovate in their respective fields, benefiting from a significant investment and support. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Big Lots stores in Western New York are set to close for good after a new owner's filing indicated plans to sell off store leases, ending any remaining hope for the stores to stay open under new management. The Buffalo News
- ➤ The Buffalo Niagara housing market in 2024 saw one of its slowest years in a decade, with home sales slightly down 1.3% from 2023 due to high mortgage rates and seller reluctance. The Buffalo News
- ➤ American Rock Salt, the largest U.S. salt mine, is facing a shortage, affecting plowing and salting services in Western New York during a period of heavy snowfall and upcoming arctic temperatures. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University at Buffalo received a $28.4 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health for medical research aimed at improving health outcomes in Western New York. WBEN
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cabela's provides cold-weather gear to Buffalo Bills fans for the divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens, ensuring warmth and comfort despite freezing temperatures. ABC 7
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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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Kaisertown Polka Band Performance
The Kaisertown Polka Band is a celebrated polka show band from Western New York, known for their vibrant performances and musical heritage.
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