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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo’s largest dairy cooperative will use the new name UNC Dairy (to simplify its branding) while keeping its official name Upstate Niagara Cooperative and is managed by 230 farmer owners (ensuring quality dairy products) as it aims to boost national recognition. WGRZ
- ➤ Buckminster's Cat Cafe — a coffee shop and adoptable cat rescue — is in the running for Newsweek's Reader's Choice Awards for Best Cat Cafe 2025. People can vote once a day until May 8 at noon ET and winners will be announced May 15. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo's arts community mourns former CEPA Gallery director Lawrence Brose, who died Sunday of pancreatic cancer at 73 — he was known as an experimental film artist. He spent 25 years turning the gallery into a major art center — his legacy includes over 30 films that inspired local art. WGRZ
- ➤ Today, the Buffalo Museum of Science started its Spring into Space event where staff from the Challenger Center help visitors study space rocks and build mini Mars rovers. The owners of the former Radisson on Grand Island are still looking for a buyer after a deal fell apart— the Bills began work on a new field for their stadium and local gas dropped by 1 cent to $3.06 per gallon on Monday. WBEN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A teacher at Buffalo Public School 79 was placed on paid administrative leave after accidentally giving edible gummies to two students on April 1st, and both students were sent to a hospital for evaluation while their parents were notified. WBEN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon announced Phase I renovations at Houghton Park with a $2.34 million investment that will upgrade parking, drainage pathways, lighting, security and sports facilities, with construction running through spring and summer—funded by city resources and county funds via the American Rescue Plan. Buffalo Rising
- ➤ Kenmore lawyer Kevin Stocker, who has run for several offices without a win, said he is planning to challenge Rep. Nick Langworthy for the 23rd Congressional District seat and may also run for Erie County sheriff if local support calls for change. He said he will start gathering signatures by June 1—while some local party leaders remain unsure if he is serious about the race. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors in Buffalo warned that when baby formula is watered down, it can cause dangerous water intoxication and seizures—in one case, a young infant suffered from low sodium levels after the formula was mixed improperly. They stressed that parents should mix one scoop with two ounces of water and seek help from community resources if needed. ABC 7
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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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International Aviation Snow Symposium
April 25–30 — Buffalo Convention Center — Visit for insights into aviation in snowy conditions and innovative practices.
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