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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A pickup truck intentionally drove through Gate One at Buffalo Niagara International Airport at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and NFTA Airport Police promptly arrested the local male driver (with a dog in the vehicle) after roughly six minutes, with airport operations and flights remaining undisturbed. Spectrum News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo will host the Juneteenth Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from June 14-15, featuring a parade at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 along Genesee and Ivy Streets that ends at Fillmore and MLK Park - the event celebrates freedom and the community's rich heritage. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized on Tuesday for the atrocities at the Thomas Asylum boarding school—where Native American youths were forcibly separated from their families—calling it a site of sanctioned ethnic cleansing. Speaking on Seneca Nation land with tribal leaders present, she vowed to propose new education materials that highlight local indigenous contributions. WBEN
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Cattaraugus territory in Irving on May 20 and formally apologized for the state's role in the boarding school abuses at Thomas Indian School—where over 2,500 Native American children suffered under harsh conditions. WGRZ
- ➤ New York’s governor Kathy Hochul visited the Seneca Nation on Tuesday to apologize for the state’s role in running a boarding school that separated Native American students from their families — she met with survivors of the Thomas Indian School near Lake Erie, though some tribe members remained skeptical of the gesture. WBEN
- ➤ Today, NYS formally apologized to the Seneca Nation of Indians (marking a pivotal moment) following discussions with tribal leaders (state officials confirmed the move) in an effort to acknowledge past wrongs. WGRZ
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Thomas Indian School on Tuesday and apologized to Seneca Nation members for New York's long history of forced assimilation and abuse at the school—marking the first visit by a sitting governor to Seneca Nation Territory. She added that the state budget now funds Indigenous education to help address the lasting effects of these policies. Spectrum News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Kern, paralyzed by a 2016 Buffalo shooting, is now a registered nurse in the ICU at Mercy Hospital and has worked for six months, & she now works alongside her twin sister as she turns past trauma into a purpose-driven career. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Erie County launched Crisis to Care Collaborative on Tuesday to improve responses to mental health emergencies by dispatching mobile teams instead of relying solely on police—leaders including Mayor Scanlon and Sheriff Garcia outlined plans to expand immediate care options for those in crisis. WGRZ
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Totally Buffalo Festival 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Buffalo RiverWorks — Free entry — Celebrate Buffalo with local artisans, food, live music, and family-friendly fun on Memorial Weekend!
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Monday Morning Holiday Paddle
10 a.m. — North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens — Participation at your own risk — A scenic paddle launch to embrace the holiday spirit before the rain sets in.
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Grace Lougen Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $20 — Experience a captivating night of music featuring award-winning guitarist Grace Lougen and guests.
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The Garcia Project Tribute Show
8-11 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets available — Experience a faithful performance of classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists spanning 1976-1995.
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The Unlikely Candidates Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Rec Room — $27.47 — After Dark presents an evening with The Unlikely Candidates and special guests for an entertaining night out.
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Grappling Industries Buffalo Tournament
9 AM – 11 PM — Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy — Check the website for registration fees — Experience an exciting day of grappling competitions in the heart of Buffalo.
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Simple Plan Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Terminal B — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic performance of Simple Plan at Buffalo Outer Harbor.
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Wallows Live in Concert
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