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Friday, February 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Alleyway Theatre in the Theater District is enhancing its presence with a 35' tall blade sign, LED lighting upgrades, and new message boards, reflecting a nod to its past and a $50,000 investment in its facade.  Buffalo Rising
  • The West Seneca Police Department is seeking public assistance to find 16-year-old Devon Parrett, last seen on Jan. 31, described as voluntary runaway but with concerns for his welfare.  WGRZ

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Toutant, a beloved Buffalo restaurant, is closing and has been listed for sale, aiming to ensure continuity in the city's culinary culture.  Buffalo Rising
  • CertainTeed's Buffalo manufacturing plant is set to close in the coming months following its acquisition by Oldcastle APG.  The Buffalo News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Buffalo, NY, will see public transit enhancements with a new Bus Rapid Transit project on Bailey Avenue, aiming to improve travel efficiency and service reliability by 2028.  ABC 7
  • The State Comptroller is auditing Western Region Off-Track Betting (WROTB) after stakeholders, including 17 municipalities, raised concerns about financial losses in racetrack and betting operations.  WBEN

SPORTS NEWS

  • Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins is in the running to possibly be the first from his team to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his extensive community service.  ABC 7
  • Buffalo Pro Soccer is advancing efforts to pinpoint a stadium location to ensure the launch of a new USL Championship soccer club in Buffalo by 2026, alongside enhancing local youth soccer development through the acquisition of the FC Buffalo Youth Academy.  WBEN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift

    Experience a captivating evening featuring a string quartet performing beloved Taylor Swift songs surrounded by candlelight.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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  • Crankdat Live Performance at Electric City

    Crankdat, accompanied by support from Celo, will perform live at Electric City in Buffalo.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • CJ Emulous Concert

    CJ Emulous will perform live at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, featuring his latest music.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Joe Bonamassa Concert

    Renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa will perform live at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, showcasing his exceptional talent.

    Tue, 2/25/25

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  • Speed Dating Event in Williamsville

    This speed dating event offers singles a chance to meet potential matches in a structured yet enjoyable atmosphere, with multiple short conversations designed to spark connections.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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  • Queen City Roller Derby: Devil Dollies vs. Alley Kats

    The Queen City Roller Derby presents a thrilling match between the Devil Dollies and the Alley Kats at Buffalo RiverWorks.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Cavalcade of Cars - Indoor Auto Show

    The Cavalcade of Cars is an indoor auto show featuring rods, customs, classics, race-prepared vehicles, motorcycles, and live music, alongside a pin-up contest on Sunday.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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