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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eight beagles rescued from a controversial Wisconsin facility are now receiving treatment at a local sanctuary while they wait for adoption — the rescue group secured them from the farm amid claims of mistreatment. WGRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are repairing a sinkhole on Potters Road (near Cazenovia Creek, just west of Interstate 90) after a water main break eroded the pavement, and the road remains closed. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Era is hosting 59FIFTY Day today at its flagship store on Delaware avenue, where they will feature special promotions + product showcases to engage local shoppers. WGRZ
- ➤ Breadhive Bakery is celebrating its 10th anniversary on the West Side with special events and treats planned to mark this milestone — drawing local food lovers to join the festivities. WGRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ True North Refillery (owned by Jeannine Ruffino) is now open in East Amherst and offers a low-waste option where customers bring or buy reusable containers to refill essentials like detergent and shampoo. The store aims to help reduce plastic waste while making sustainable shopping practical for the community. ABC 7
- ➤ New York's Department of Environmental Conservation seized a spider monkey kept illegally on Grand Island on Apr. 14 when investigators responded to reports that its caretaker could no longer care for it; the animal was found with a broken wrist & rickets and is now at a primate sanctuary. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo officials are pursuing all legal options after a last-minute change dropped a financing deal to reopen the vacant Buffalo Grand Hotel. The city will explore legal avenues until a credible redevelopment and financing plan is secured. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors, families, and Congressman Nick Langworthy celebrated the signing of the Give Kids a Chance Act at Roswell Park on Friday, May 8, a law designed to speed access to pediatric cancer treatments through increased funding and strengthened FDA oversight. WBFO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NHL launched a four-part playoff docuseries called Quest for the Stanley Cup on YouTube that follows the Sabres during their first playoff win since 2007; the series captures behind the scenes moments and will continue as the team faces Montreal in the next round. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Sabres fans are united in an emotional playoff run as families, friends & rival supporters gather at KeyBank Center to share unforgettable moments, fueling local community spirit. WGRZ
- ➤ The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 by a 4 to 2 score and will try to secure a 2 to 0 playoff lead against the Canadiens Friday night at KeyBank Center. Forwards Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch led the play while Bowen Byram scored four goals in the opener. WGRZ
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Buckethead Concert
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Buckethead, the masked guitar virtuoso.
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Among the Music: A Candlelit Experience
6 PM — Kleinhans Music Hall — $100 — Immerse yourself in an intimate music performance by BPO musicians surrounded by candlelight.
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PURE GLITTER Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Tickets from $86 — Don't miss the unforgettable experience of Pure Glitter in Buffalo.
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GROSH Video Release at Sportsmen’s Tavern
8-11 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — $12 online + $20 at the door — Celebrate the release of GROSH's new video with an evening of music and fun.
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In Flames Concert with Meet & Greet
7:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Town Ballroom — VIP packages available — Experience an electrifying performance by In Flames and exclusive meet & greet opportunities.
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Eagle Rock Gospel Singers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets available — Experience the uplifting sound of a Los Angeles gospel/Americana band.
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57th Annual Conference on African Linguistics (ACAL 57)
May 20-22 — University at Buffalo (North Campus) — Registration required — Engage with leading scholars on diverse topics in African linguistics.
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Songwriters Night at Nietzsche's
7-10:30 p.m. — Nietzsche's — $15 Cover — Experience an evening of captivating performances by four talented songwriters from diverse musical backgrounds.
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Highly Suspect Concert
7-8 p.m. — Electric City — $63-$168 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Highly Suspect in an intimate Buffalo venue.
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Dance Gavin Dance Concert
5:30-8 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night with Dance Gavin Dance and support from The Fall Of Troy, Wolf & Bear, and NOVELISTS.
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