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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered Saturday for a rally and cookout that aimed to raise awareness about ways to help prevent gun violence — the event brought community members together to learn about different support outlets. WGRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ordered the release of former Buffalo School teacher Michael Masecchia on Friday after he had been serving a seven-year sentence for drug and firearms crimes — a US Attorney's Office spokesperson said no further details were provided. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 31, Buffalo mayoral candidates shared their visions for the arts at Torn Space Theater. They called for increased funding and stronger leadership to support local arts groups — noting that current support of $400,000 was not enough for the growing community. WBFO
- ➤ Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced on Saturday that former President Patrick Fagan passed away—he led the theater from 1986 to 2002 and oversaw a $16 million stage expansion that brought Broadway to Buffalo. Shea’s leaders praised his deep impact and lasting influence on the local arts scene. WGRZ
- ➤ The University at Buffalo announced it will build the James Joyce Museum on South Campus in Abbott Hall, and the 11000 square foot facility will house the largest collection of Joyce materials used by scholars worldwide. UB is now in the design phase and is raising funds — including a $10 million pledge from the State of New York — with the museum scheduled to open in 2027. The Buffalo News
- ➤ The Buffalo Zoo marks its 150th birthday today by offering discounted admission and hosting special activities—inviting local visitors to celebrate together—for the community. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erie 1 BOCES will share the Buffalo Schools community's wish list for a new district superintendent with the School Board on Wednesday — the feedback is expected to guide the board's search for a leader. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cars are no longer allowed on a one block stretch of Chippewa Street on summer weekend nights to open the area for local outdoor use—bar owner Dan Markovich said the ban is meant to bring the street back. The change will help restore a lively neighborhood feel this summer. The Buffalo News
- ➤ State Senator Sean Ryan appeared on Weekend Edition on May 31 to discuss his Buffalo mayoral campaign and sharply criticized city budget mismanagement—he argued that using deficit bonds to lower interest rates is a better way to manage debt rather than selling parking ramps or imposing a bed tax. He said Buffalo deserves new leadership and a clear, four-year plan to raise revenues slowly without shocking taxpayers. WBFO
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Texas Hippie Coalition Concert
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