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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The South Buffalo Community Table will unveil a mural honoring founder Sister Celeste O’Bryan on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. as students from Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School paint her legacy of compassion, dignity + service. ABC 7
- ➤ Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo holds its 30th Memorial Walk Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Terminal B along the waterfront; walkers may take the 5k or one-mile Fun Walk in person or virtually, with fees supporting Essential Care for Children (providing home care to medically complex kids). WGRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Buffalo rose 15 cents to $4.56/gallon & a homeless services job fair is set for next Monday at Gerard Place on Bailey Avenue. Last weekend, the Fight For Air Climb raised over $200,000 & D’Youville set a Guinness record at its commencement with former Bills receiver Mack Hollins. WBEN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo State senior teacher candidate Callan Barber was featured in the Buffalo News for her role in a high-impact tutoring partnership with South Buffalo Charter School that is now operating in six local schools, a program expanded by Buffalo State professor Jennifer Reichenberg to boost elementary reading skills. Buffalo State University
- ➤ A grant funds UB Jacobs School’s street medicine training program to help homeless people in urban, suburban and rural areas of Erie and Cattaraugus counties. Medical residents will gain hands-on experience treating patients through the new course. The Buffalo News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Harbor State Park will add a spray park, boat launch, restaurant, cafe, retail space, park office, and restrooms by Memorial Day as part of a $47.5 million upgrade (more details on the grand opening will be shared soon). ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo reached a settlement with the family of firefighter Jason Arno last weekend to settle the wrongful death case. The city will pay $5.9 million in three installments (the first expected in July) pending Buffalo Common Council approval. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Catholic Health’s Maternal Health Equity Center at Sisters Hospital is helping high-risk pregnant women overcome racial and language barriers by linking them to support classes and nurse guidance (funded by a two-year City grant). Catholic Health plans to expand the center’s services to neighboring communities soon. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Speculation is rising about potential Bills prime time games next season ahead of the NFL schedule release on Thursday night. Options include matchups in Foxborough, snowy Green Bay and Los Angeles — possibilities that could feature teams like the Patriots, Rams, Chargers and Bears. WGRZ
- ➤ The Bills will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football on May 14 at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The team confirmed the game Monday as fans get ready for their first home matchup. WGRZ
- ➤ Soccer World Cup matches will begin next month with an opening game in Toronto on June 12 selling tickets from about $1,000 to $28,000, while local fans can join free watch parties at Silo City (across from Niagara Falls) and attend games at nearby venues. WGRZ
- ➤ After a 6 to 2 loss Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres will try to bounce back in Game 4 today at 7 p.m. at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Coach Lindy Ruff said the team will focus on fixing their D zone coverage as they trail 2 to 1 in the playoff series. WGRZ
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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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Ultimate Pink Floyd Experience
4-7 p.m. — Sportsmen's Tavern — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's iconic sound in a classic rock setting.
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