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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright said Erie County Sheriff's D.J. Granville got three traffic tickets—one for leaving an accident—and five police officers were placed on leave as the department continues its review of a county-owned truck incident on Buffalo's West Side in April 2024 that cost $60,000 in vehicle damages while a special prosecutor was named to advise the investigation. WBFO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the BPO holds its Palm Sunday concert at Kleinhans Music Hall—featuring concertmaster Nikki Chooi performing Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto and conductor JoAnn Falletta leading works by Sibelius and Glinka. The two-hour performance begins at 2:30 p.m. as the orchestra prepares for an Easter break. Buffalo Rising
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After one of the coldest winters and a spring that barely began, the New York Power Authority will gradually remove the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom as safe working conditions allow—crews will open spans carefully to keep ice from jamming the Niagara River in Buffalo. Heavy ice damage has kept parts of the boom inaccessible so far and removal will proceed gradually as the ice clears. WBEN
- ➤ The East Side Parkways Coalition urges residents to join the environmental impact statement process for Kensington—community input will help shape the study's scope. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo coalitions remain divided over a major project to reconnect East Buffalo — one group wants to restore Humboldt Parkway while another supports keeping the Kensington Expressway tunnel. The Humboldt supporters held a meeting Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at 15 Fernhill Ave to discuss the health, environmental and economic impacts of the plan. WGRZ
- ➤ Former U.S. Rep. John LaFalce—who represented Western New York from 1975 to 2003 and helped secure federal funds during the Love Canal crisis—died at age 85. He was born in Buffalo and spent decades serving the region in Congress. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New York’s public health council denied three nursing home transfers that would have shifted county-owned or nonprofit facilities with low ratings to for-profit operators—raising concerns over low Medicaid rates and the future of long-term care. Council members warned that the denials might worsen care quality and lead to closures, while officials hope to revisit the decisions in an upcoming meeting. The Buffalo News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Chris Shores LLC is proposing to convert the long-vacant St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church adjacent to Cazenovia Park at 2317 Seneca Street into 24 residential apartment units while seeking variances for parking and access modifications—The Zoning Board of Appeals will review the project on April 23. Buffalo Rising
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Pro Soccer moved its plan from a $40 million downtown stadium to a $10 million, privately financed project at the former Medaille sports complex near the Buffalo River—officials expect the new modular venue to host about 70 events a year and draw 240,000 visitors. They said construction will start this summer after receiving city approvals and raising around $20 million in private funds. The Buffalo News
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Dancing with the Stars Live!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — $59.50 - $125.00 — Experience the elegance and excitement of live dance performances.
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The Slackers Concert
8-11 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — $43 general admission — Catch The Slackers live for a night of unforgettable music in Buffalo.
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Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
7:30-9 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — $ — Experience Joan Osborne's powerful rendition of Bob Dylan's timeless songs in a dynamic live performance.
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Awaken - The Music Of Yes
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the most authentic live performances of Yes music since 2018, meticulously crafted for fans.
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Milkie’s 2nd Annual Pre-Dyngus Day!
9-11 p.m. — Milkie's — Enjoy the festive atmosphere with live music featuring three bands and plenty of accordions.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — 500 Pearl — Check for pricing — Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch filled with tasty treats and good company.
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Dyngus Day Celebration 2025
12-10 p.m. — Sto Lat Bar & Restaurant — Free entry — Celebrate Polish culture with delicious food, drinks, and community festivities.
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SciNight: Mossome Mosses
Mini guided walk — Tifft Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore the fascinating world of mosses on this Earth Day adventure.
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Hawthorne Heights Concert
7-10 p.m. — Town Ballroom — 16+ admitted with ID — Rock out to Hawthorne Heights with special guests Hotel Etiquette and Ashford.
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A Night of Latin Jazz with Guabaza
7-8 p.m. — 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY — $15-$25 reserved seats — Experience an electrifying fusion of jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and blues.
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