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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Food Truck Thursdays takes place in Niagara Square from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with at least nine restaurants celebrating Buffalo's 193rd birthday; M&T Bank sponsors Buffalo Zoo’s Third Thursdays program offering free family admission while a West Herr affiliate purchased the former Protocol building in Williamsville for $1.8 million, which was last used as a Covid testing site. WBEN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jett’s Bagels relocated from East Aurora to Broadway Market and rebranded — in honor of the owners’ late son Jett Hamann, who was killed after being hit by a train last November — to keep his memory alive. The business, owned by Dejon Hamann and Jillian Majka, now uses Jett’s favorite recipes to serve New York City-style bagels year-round. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating the assault at People Inc. in Tonawanda after 57-year-old Diana Robinson died from injuries sustained when another patient attacked her on April 1, and the Erie County Sheriff's Office is considering additional charges (her family announced her passing on a GoFundMe page). WBEN
- ➤ After hitting seven cars and a county-owned truck—damaging taxpayer property by $70,000—Erie County Sheriff’s Narcotics and Intelligence Chief Granville crashed while visibly drunk and was protected by Buffalo police who did not take witness statements, prompting hearings today and a special prosecutor investigation. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 5/14 Memorial Commission has become the Memorial Foundation to build a permanent memorial honoring those lost in the May 14th mass shooting. At Monday’s inaugural meeting, board members set procedures and discussed plans for a chosen site—titled 'Seeing Us' and designed by Jin Young Song and Douglass Alligood—that will feature 10 pillars with the victims' names and photos and include a building for community programs, with total costs nearing $15 million. Spectrum News
- ➤ The East Delavan Sewer Improvement Project will cut sewer overflows — keeping stormwater out of Scajaquada Creek, Hoyt Lake, and the Black Rock Canal. WGRZ
- ➤ Assemblyman Angelo Morinello called on new DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton to inspect the Niagara Falls Goodyear plant after tests showed emissions of ortho-toluidine were up to seven times higher than state standards, risking the health of 4,000 nearby residents — he warned that problems today are not like those from 50 years ago. ABC 7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the 2025 WNY Hiking Challenge from Outside Chronicles will open on April 30 at 8:00 p.m. and a live online launch party will start at 7:00 p.m. on the same day. The challenge will run from May 1 until November 14—participants must earn 100 points by completing tasks on 46 trails. Buffalo Rising
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Art 'Duke' Serotte—a legendary Buffalo high school coach and Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame member—passed on April 14 after more than 20 years at Grover Cleveland High School where he led the football team to 12 Harvard Cup Championships with 160 wins including a 28-game streak and the basketball team to over 250 wins. WGRZ
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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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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tonawanda — Cost info not provided — Create your own vibrant and unique traditional mosaic lamp in this fun workshop.
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Battle At The Powerhouse - Pokemon Tournament
10 AM – 5 PM — The Powerhouse by The Rich Entertainment Group — Entry details to be announced — Experience WNY's largest Pokemon TCG tournament along with a variety of vendors and collectibles.
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