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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vietnam veteran Jim Kestner got a surprise visit from his granddaughter Abigail Ballantyne on the Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight mission to Washington, D.C. — he and other veterans visited the Memorial Wall and other memorials before they received a proper welcome home at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and in Baltimore. Spectrum News
- ➤ The Farmer's Market is returning to East Side to offer local residents fresh produce and community goods—official dates and vendor details will be announced soon. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight brought 35 veterans and their guardians to Washington to visit Arlington National Cemetery—where 99-year-old George Morreale and 97-year-old Leonard Barkley joined a wreath laying—and other memorials before they returned to a hero’s welcome in Buffalo. Spectrum News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Markus Genovese was sentenced to 5–15 years for causing a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. WGRZ
- ➤ Attorneys for Tops shooter Payton Gendron requested a delay in his federal death penalty trial because a key defense lawyer withdrew due to a cancer diagnosis—although the trial is still set to begin in January 2026 and a new trial date is expected on June 17. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Canal opened bringing growth to Buffalo—its construction led to the forced removal of the Haudenosaunee from their ancestral lands through treaties like the Canandaigua Treaty. Indigenous leaders stress that this painful legacy is often missing from local history as the bicentennial celebration approaches in October. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul announced 22 projects in Tonawanda, Aurora and Gowanda as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward programs—10 in Tonawanda, seven in Aurora and five in Gowanda—that will enhance public spaces and local business opportunities. The projects are set to improve downtown access, preserve historic sites and support community facilities across the region. ABC 7
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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
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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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Heart Attack Man Concert
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