Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Buffalo.
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Buffalo Auto Show, featuring around 200 vehicles and various interactive experiences, opens this Thursday at the Buffalo Convention Center, providing a significant economic boost to downtown businesses. WBEN
- ➤ Locust Street Art offers a variety of art classes and workshops, including a popular Beginner Pottery Wheel course, with proceeds funding free art programs for the community. Buffalo Rising
- ➤ Buffalo String Works, a music-focused nonprofit, offers instrumental classes to Buffalo's refugee and immigrant children, fostering community integration and cultural exchange. WGRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Wednesday morning house fire in Clarence, N.Y., which resulted in an unoccupied house being damaged, with estimates at $100,000. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Street Baptist Church, known for its role in the Underground Railroad nearly 200 years ago, has reopened. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Catholic Diocese is implementing a strategic plan to address declining enrollment and financial strains in its 30 schools by creating central administration, reorganizing schools into communities, and aiming to cut the system's deficit while facing challenges and resistance from stakeholders. Buffalo Rising
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Erie County Legislature approved reclassifying seven seasonal deputies, originally budgeted for stadium security, to handle pistol permit applications, amidst budgetary and legal concerns. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wegmans recalls its frozen chicken nuggets due to potential bone fragment contamination, advising customers to discard or return the product for a refund. ABC 7
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Buffalo.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Pro Soccer is considering a downtown location among three potential sites for a new 10,000-seat stadium, with plans to start play in the 2026 USL Championship season. ABC 7
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Atlantic Brass Quintet Performance at Slee Hall
The Atlantic Brass Quintet will perform at Slee Hall, showcasing their exceptional brass music skills.
-
Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience a captivating evening featuring a string quartet performing beloved Taylor Swift songs surrounded by candlelight.
-
Valentine's Full Moon Stroll at Tifft Nature Preserve
Enjoy a romantic evening stroll through Tifft Nature Preserve's trails, complete with a hot cocoa bar, DIY chocolate-covered strawberries station, and Valentine card-making.
-
Crankdat Live Performance at Electric City
Crankdat, accompanied by support from Celo, will perform live at Electric City in Buffalo.
-
Love Cadenza VIII Featuring Will Holton
An evening of top-tier musical talent including saxophonist Will Holton and special guests, benefitting the American Heart Association.
-
CJ Emulous Concert
CJ Emulous will perform live at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, featuring his latest music.
-
Sacred Sourdough Cooking Class
This hands-on cooking class focuses on the sacred art of sourdough bread making, providing participants with a starter and detailed guidance to enhance their culinary skills.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Stay Connected Anywhere with This Powerful Portable Charger
Never worry about dead batteries or missed calls again. This high-capacity, portable power bank is a game-changer for anyone who relies on their devices throughout the day. With the ability to charge up to five devices at once, it’s perfect for families, professionals, and travelers alike.
Its compact design makes it easy to carry, while its powerful output ensures your phone, tablet, earbuds, and more stay fully charged no matter where you are. Say goodbye to low-battery anxiety and hello to uninterrupted productivity.
Whether you’re commuting, on vacation, or working remotely, this charger is your ultimate power solution. Stay connected, stay powered, and never miss a moment.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Buffalo.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
About Daily Buffalo
Welcome to the Daily Buffalo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Buffalo, New York community. If you like the Daily Buffalo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Buffalo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Buffalo and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Buffalo
A free Buffalo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybuffalonews.com/sitemap