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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Patricia & Clifford 'Skippy' Rohloff celebrated 70 years together in Cheektowaga as they reached 94, marking a long life of love and commitment. They met in church and married at 23 while raising five children, eight grandchildren & five great-grandchildren. ABC 7
- ➤ Linda Gellman led a Saturday morning neighborhood cleanup along Mid Elmwood at Rite Aid that drew about 15 volunteers to improve the 400-500 block area. The event was sponsored by WNY Trash Mob and The Tool Library—providing tools and refreshments to support the local effort. Buffalo Rising
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Primate Sanctuary will celebrate Boris the spider monkey's first birthday on Sunday, May 4 at Kelly's On The Green in Niagara Falls — the event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a basket raffle, door prizes, and special guests sharing their monkey stories. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University at Buffalo is holding its third annual Art of Research competition with 101 submissions from graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and will display 40 finalist works at the Buffalo Museum of Science today from 6-8 p.m. Over 200 high school students from Buffalo Public Schools visited the exhibit earlier to vote for their favorite image + learn about UB's research. Buffalo Rising
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 26, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper held its annual Spring Sweep where roughly 1,500 volunteers and 20 partner organizations cleaned 35 sites spanning 9,000 acres of waterfront — they collected between 10,000 and 20,000 pounds of trash. Cleanup data recorded on a mobile app will help guide future water protection efforts. Buffalo Rising
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority on Monday passed a resolution declaring Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon’s budget proposal incomplete because of concerns over uncertain revenue estimates and the lack of a formal gap plan. Scanlon said he would offer more details if needed and his plan includes an 8% property tax increase, selling city parking ramps to bring in $30 million, and a new Hotel Occupancy Tax for an estimated $15 million over four years — each measure awaiting state approval. WGRZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two months after paying $21.7 million for Towne Gardens Apartments on the East Side, developers plan to replace the aging Towne Gardens Plaza on William Street with a seven-story tower that could feature up to 310 new apartments. Pending final Buffalo approvals and financing, work will start next spring—boosting the local community. WBFO
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Jon Anderson Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — Ticket details available on-site — Experience YES epics and the band's new album 'TRUE'.
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Michigan Rattlers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Buy tickets — Enjoy a night of live music with the Michigan Rattlers in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: Ron Spigelman - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Tickets from $53 — Experience the iconic film score live as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performs with Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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BB's Bingo Sto Lat
6 PM — Sto Lat Bar & Restaurant — Free entry — Experience a redefined bingo night that's perfectly different and enjoyable.
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Jesse Cook Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Last-minute ticket pricing available — Experience the rhythms of Jesse Cook live in Buffalo.
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The Pretty Reckless Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — $48 — Catch The Pretty Reckless live for a night of rocking music and great vibes.
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Naruto - The Symphonic Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live symphonic performance that brings the beloved scenes of Naruto to life.
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Alley Kats vs Devil Dollies Game 9
7-9 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Ticket sales close at 2 p.m. on game day — It's a thrilling rematch of the Alley Kats taking on the Devil Dollies in Game 9 of the 2025 Season!
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Spring World’s Largest Yard Sale 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hamburg Fairgrounds — $5 admission, kids free — Discover treasures from over 200 local vendors at this beloved WNY event.
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En Vivo Concert
10:30 PM — VENU — Ticket costs vary — Enjoy a night of live music with en vivo in Buffalo.
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