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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local martial artists gathered on Friday at Integrity Martial Arts in North Tonawanda to raise funds for Matt Urban Human Services, which supports housing and case management for vulnerable East Side residents. The three-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event featured rounds of sparring and prize raffles—proceeds will fund critical outreach programs. ABC 7
- ➤ Cheektowaga resident Dave Shovelman has kept a flag display on Nokomis Parkway for four years to honor his veteran father and local servicemen—this year adding active duty members for meet and greets with veterans. The tribute, inspired by a longtime neighbor's legacy, shows his sincere thankfulness to those who served at 55 Nokomis Avenue. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Sara Mays lost her home when a fire on Walter Street burned her house early Thursday morning—leaving her belongings destroyed while her family escaped safely, with her sister now receiving treatment for burns and her uncle organizing a GoFundMe to help them recover. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crime Stoppers WNY is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in a non-fatal January 26 shooting on Buffalo’s West Side near 83 Grant Street—investigators urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Taste of Buffalo will return next weekend in downtown Buffalo as a two-day food festival featuring 40 local restaurants and food trucks with new standard portion sizing to offer more value to guests — the event will run on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and July 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Five restaurants will also join with Hot Ones to create special, heat-packed dishes and to host a Heat & Greet Pop-Up tent with tastings on both days. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Community members at King Center Charter School rallied after three key administrators were suddenly terminated last week immediately following the eighth-grade graduation, and a fourth official resigned in protest. Parents and staff now are demanding answers and calling for the administrators’ immediate reinstatement — votes can be cast in the 'We Are KCCS' campaign by July 9. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Investigators are still looking into a car crash in April when Daniel 'D.J.' Granville, the Sheriff's Office narcotics chief, drove a county truck into parked cars and got a jaywalking citation for driving wrong on a one-way street—he will become eligible for a six-figure pension in August if he stays on the job. The Buffalo News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Summer Sectional Tournament begins Friday, July 11, at the Buffalo Bridge Center (60 Dingens St. off Exit 1 of I-190) with pairs games at 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Swiss teams playing at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 13; Saleh Fetouh led local players by earning 64.42 master points at the All-American Regional Tournament held from June 23 to June 29 in Independence. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Bills rookie defensive end Jackson is ready to use his voice both on and off the field. He sees himself as a role model (especially to young fans) and plans to inspire others through his play. WGRZ
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Bear Ghost Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rec Room — Check website for price — Enjoy an evening of lively music with Bear Ghost blending rock and pop vibes.
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El Scorcho: Weezer Tribute Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 12+ — Experience the top Weezer tribute band as they perform Blue and Pinkerton back to back.
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Okay 5k
7-11 p.m. — Delaware Park — Registration fees apply — A community-oriented evening 5K run encouraging participants of all levels to join in the fun and camaraderie.
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716 CommUNITY Day
3-7 p.m. — MLK Jr. Park — Free entry — Celebrate community with fun activities, live music, and free meals.
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Yaadcore Live in Buffalo
8-11:30 p.m. — Nietzsche's — $15 Adv // $20 DoS — Experience the legendary Jamaican singer Yaadcore with his reggae revival hits and unique sound.
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Buffalo Subaru 4 Mile Chase - 43rd Annual
7 p.m. — Elmwood Village — Donations welcome — The social running event of the summer returns with local community spirit.
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Megan Moroney Concert
6-11 p.m. — Terminal B At The Outer Harbor — Check website for price — Enjoy an evening of music with rising star Megan Moroney.
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The Cold Stares with GROSH
8-11 p.m. — The Caz — $19 — Experience the gritty rock of The Cold Stares alongside the electrifying fusion of GROSH in an unforgettable night of music.
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Galbani Italian Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary
11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY — Free admission — Celebrate 50 years of Italian culture with food, entertainment, and community spirit.
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Kraw Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $20 — Experience Kraw's high-energy EDM performance that ignites the dance floor.
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