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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Explore Buffalo — a local nonprofit — is hosting guided tours all over the city. The tours come by foot, bike, and bus and will let residents and visitors see key parts of Buffalo during this busy season. WGRZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A porch fire at 90 Armin Place in South Buffalo displaced one resident on Thursday afternoon and caused $135,000 in damage — firefighters were slowed by hoarding conditions as the American Red Cross provided assistance while officials investigated the cause. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Timmy Jackson, a 12-year-old woodworker in Hamburg, started his own business last summer by building birdhouses and delivering them on his bike—he has received over 30 orders from family, friends and neighbors. He will reinvest his earnings in his growing venture as he gets ready to enter 8th grade, learning key lessons in shop safety and money management along the way. ABC 7
- ➤ Delaware North agreed to sell its U.S. Airport Hospitality Division—Travel Hospitality Services—to Areas. Areas will take over 237 airport locations with 4,000 workers and $500 million in annual revenue, which will boost its U.S. presence. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The nation's biggest two-day food festival, Taste of Buffalo, will take over Niagara Square this weekend as new vendors bring Mexican street corn, burria tacos, mini pancakes with Nutella, and returning favorites plan thousands of cheesecake slices — downtown streets will close Friday at noon and reopen late Sunday night. WBEN
- ➤ The event at the Buffalo History Museum featuring cartoonist Adam Zyglis was postponed after officials said he and his family received death threats following a controversial cartoon. The newspaper union said safety concerns led Buffalo police to cancel the scheduled appearance. WBFO
- ➤ Explore Buffalo, a non-profit, is offering summer tours by foot, bike, bus, and boat that let residents and visitors see the city’s history, architecture, and natural beauty. One highlight will be the Prohibition Cruise on July 12 — tickets must be purchased in advance for this season’s events. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Buffalo lawmaker said the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood faces a drug and mental health crisis as tents, trash and signs of drug activity crowd public spaces—residents have shared videos and complained about safety. Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski has asked the Erie County Health Commissioner and Buffalo Police to join a meeting on July 29 so officials can work on a balanced solution. ABC 7
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Disc golf is growing in Western New York as local women like Nichole Tomasello—founder of 716Chix and director at Buffalo Niagara Disc Golf—make the sport more welcoming with clinics and leagues that now see 25% female players. The region will host the PDGA Amateur World Championships in 2026, a move expected to boost local involvement even more. ABC 7
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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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Teen Night
7 p.m. — El Coquito — Ticket information available — A safe and fun event for teens to vibe and dance without alcohol.
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