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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 60 Buffalo Bills players visited 12 schools on Wednesday morning, playing sports with students and handing out Bills gear during a parade — the event also gave rookie players a chance to volunteer with the community. ABC 7
- ➤ A Lancaster flower shop is supporting a mom and her 5-year-old son battling cancer by donating $10 from each Blooms of Bravery bouquet sold—community fundraisers with candles, T-shirts, and GoFundMe donations are active throughout June. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Lanigan and Yazmin Bitouche opened Sevens on Louisiana Street in the Old First Ward in May—designed to serve vegan and gluten-free options and use sustainable supplies like compostable cups. The new bakery and coffee shop welcomes everyone while featuring a gallery of black and white photos honoring rule breakers. WGRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal agents executed multiple court-ordered search warrants in Lockport and other Buffalo area locations on Tuesday, seizing narcotics and firearms—taken from several addresses in Lockport, Amherst, and a storage locker—as part of an ongoing investigation. WGRZ
- ➤ The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church fired Rev. Dr. Christos Christakis after he admitted to misusing $365,000 in parish funds for personal use—local Greek community members are shocked by the incident. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo announced its June schedule featuring Back to the Future the Musical, Menopause the Musical 2, a Meat Raffle fundraiser and a dance recital, with performances starting on June 8 (held at its 710 and 646 Main Street venues) and continuing throughout the month. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The president of the Buffalo and Erie County Military and Naval Park said red tape is delaying repairs on USS The Sullivans and Croaker by keeping them in the water instead of in drydock. The city's public works commissioner said the department is acting diligently—rejecting the view that red tape is to blame. The Buffalo News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Central Terminal Restoration Corp. is updating plans for the historic Buffalo landmark, with the main concourse set to be finished by 2027—then work will begin on side buildings for apartments and businesses. WGRZ
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EXTC & XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $30 — Experience the iconic sounds of XTC live with original drummer Terry Chambers and his band.
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Kevin Hall Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $25 — Experience a captivating evening of smooth jazz and R&B with award-winning saxophonist Kevin Hall.
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Texas Hippie Coalition Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a night of southern rock with Texas Hippie Coalition in Buffalo.
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HireBuffalo Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Buffalo Marriott Niagara — Free entry — Connect with 80+ employers offering full-time jobs across all industries in the Buffalo-Niagara area.
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Cake Parfait Baking Class
5-6:30 p.m. — Lexington Cooperative Market — Sold out — Learn to create delicious cake parfaits with layers of cake and creamy fillings.
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Get The Led Out Concert
7-10 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Rock out to the amazing tribute to Led Zeppelin.
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Live Band Karaoke
10:00 – 11:30 PM — Rec Room — Tickets starting at $7.73 — Sing along to your favorite Top 40 hits with a live band backing you up.
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Dance Spectrum: Competitive and Adult Programs
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an inspiring showcase of dance talent in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Aaron Rizzo Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Caz — $19 — Experience genre-blending grooves from acclaimed songwriter Aaron Rizzo with special guest Erin Hoyle.
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June Sober Social at Twentysixallen
7-9 p.m. — Twentysixallen — No cover — Mingle with the sober community over mocktails and enjoy a casual evening of connection.
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