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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Center for Health Equity is testing a new community responder program on Buffalo’s East Side—giving a phone number for help in nonviolent situations—to ease the burden on 911; a listening session is held today from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Health Science Center at Canisius University and the pilot will officially launch by year’s end. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Colleen Heidinger, president of 43North and owner of Space on Seneca yoga studio, built her Larkinville space after returning home, now teaching yoga twice a week & connecting over 1,000 locals in a close-knit community. She balances her role in running a $5 million startup competition by day with sharing her passion for yoga—a practice she began at 14. The Buffalo News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Defense attorneys for Buffalo mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron are seeking a delay in his federal trial until 2026—citing issues with the government's production of discovery. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mumford & Sons will perform at KeyBank Center on October 16 where they plan to play their new album Rushmere and hit songs like Little Lion Man with special guest Michael Kiwanuka. Fans can get presale tickets starting April 3 at 11 a.m. with regular tickets on sale April 4. WGRZ
- ➤ The Buffalo Society of Artists announced muralists Cassandra Ott and Chuck Tingley will paint a large section of the Buffalo Convention Center wall as part of Erie County’s Arts in Public Places program—using Buffalo’s blue and red to refresh the downtown entry. Buffalo Rising
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Hochul has proposed expanding involuntary commitment to include mentally ill New Yorkers who cannot secure basic needs to help improve transit safety + the measure is one of four initiatives under discussion as state budget talks continue ahead of the April 1 deadline. Assembly Speaker Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins have not yet included the proposal in spending plans + officials say further negotiations will decide on funding for additional mental health programs. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon's campaign alleged that Senator Sean Ryan transferred funds from his Senate accounts to support his Buffalo mayoral run in order to evade contribution limits—reports showed his campaign held about $480,000 in cash while his mayoral account had roughly $32,000. The allegation came hours after Ryan held a news conference on his integrity agenda. WGRZ
- ➤ On March 28th, State Senator Sean Ryan unveiled his Integrity First Plan near City Hall—he said his plan will make public records easier to find and clean up conflicts of interest if he wins the election. The plan calls for reforming the Board of Ethics, changing the city contracting process, banning family hires, and limiting employee political donations. WBFO
- ➤ Herbert L. Greenman took charge of Niagara County's Public Defender's office on March 1 after an investigation revealed unprofessional conduct had led to a leadership change. At 78, he said he wants to mentor younger lawyers and improve the office's work (it handles over 7,000 criminal and family cases a year). The Buffalo News
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Eid Festival Celebration
4-8 p.m. — The Buffalo History Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the end of Ramadan with live performances, cultural cuisine, and family-friendly activities.
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Wild Kratts Live Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Kratt Brothers in a vibrant live adventure out of your TV screens.
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Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
7 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Enjoy a nostalgic throwback celebration of music from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel.
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Bette, Babs & Beyond Tribute Concert
10:30 a.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — $8.00 — A vibrant tribute to legendary female music icons performed by the BPO and featuring a stellar cast of vocalists.
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Dogs in a Pile Concert for Animal Shelter
7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — $24-27 — Experience a night of eclectic music and community spirit while helping local animals in need.
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Dial M for Murder
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Bright Eyes Concert
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