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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After Sumitomo closed its Town of Tonawanda tire plant, local manufacturers Steel and O'Brien and ReTech hired former workers to fill production roles + the companies are expanding to meet demand in data centers and high-temperature equipment manufacturing. The Buffalo News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rickey M. Crouch, 49—a Buffalo man with a history of alleged domestic violence—has been indicted for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend Amanda Thompson, who was killed shortly after midnight on July 17 on South Ogden Street, and he was later arrested after a police pursuit on the Thruway ended in a car crash while he remains held without bail. WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials unveiled a new sign this morning to mark the Italian Festival’s 50th year — the festival will begin next week. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo's 54th annual Grease Pole Festival kicked off Friday at 261 Swan St with live music, food trucks, and family fun—teams climbed a 35-foot greasy pole to grab a sausage for a $2,000 prize. Participants must be 21 or have a parent's or legal guardian's consent—this event honors the Puerto Rican community in the area. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo drivers will face road closures this Sunday morning for the annual SkyRide event. NYSDOT announced that parts of the Skyway and I-190 ramps will be closed from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. — some on-ramps close at 10 a.m. — as GoBike Buffalo plans a 13-mile ride with about 1,500 riders expected. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paula’s Donuts has partnered with Sweet Buffalo for its Pink Summer campaign—starting Aug. 1, customers can order a Pink Punch for a Purpose drink and pink doughnut to fund October’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event—and a preview was held at its Transit Road location. WGRZ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Bills will hold their Return of the Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium on August 1 at 5:30 p.m. Free tickets for the event will go live online from 10 a.m. Friday — inventory is limited and parking costs $5 on site — with all proceeds donated to support the Bills Foundation. WGRZ
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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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Run Katie Run Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $15 tickets — Experience heartfelt roots-rock fused with country, bluegrass, and pop by powerhouse vocalist Katie Coleman.
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New Bomb Turks Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets available — Experience the electric sounds of punk rock legends New Bomb Turks as they tear through a high-energy performance.
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Live Band Karaoke: Pop and Top 40 Edition
10:00 PM — Rec Room — $7.73 — Belt out your favorite hits with a live band in this fun karaoke event for ages 21 and up.
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Eric Weinholtz Live Performance
4-7 p.m. — Flying Bison Brewing Co — Free entry — Enjoy a solo acoustic set by roots musician Eric Weinholtz, blending soul, blues, and country tunes.
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Run 716
7:16-11:16 a.m. — Flying Bison Brewing Co — Check registration for fees — Experience a delightful day of running and local brews at Buffalo's 15k Race & Relay.
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Graham Nash Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Babeville — Tickets available — Experience the sweet sounds of folk rock legend Graham Nash.
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