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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local Scouts led by Eagle Scout Liam Tillou restored Hamburg’s old cemetery by clearing overgrown brush and installing QR codes for more than 170 graves—honoring early settlers, including German immigrants from the mid-1800s—while local families helped document the history.  ABC 7
  • Federal lawmakers are debating SNAP changes that could shift costs to states and pressure Buffalo food pantries. Felician Community Services reported that the Sister Mary Josette Pantry now serves about 1,000 people monthly and saw 121 visitors in one day (donations have not kept pace with rising demand).  ABC 7

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • At 1:11 p.m. Tuesday, falling bricks from the 13th floor of the Liberty building—located at the corner of Court and Pearl Streets—hit a pedestrian's head; he is awake and alert as inspectors and fire officials assess the building.  WBEN

CRIME NEWS

  • A fatal shooting at a Wegmans distribution center in Gates on Saturday led to produce shortages at local stores while officers arrested 32-year-old Kyshonn Green in Tennessee on Sunday in connection with the death of 25-year-old J’Mere Ridley-Smith at the warehouse on Brooks Avenue & Wegmans said that distribution will be restored soon.  WBFO

CULTURE NEWS

  • Buffalo is known for its chicken wings as The Anchor Bar created the original recipe in 1964—Buffalo Mayor Stan Makowski set July 29 as Chicken Wing Day in 1977. Wing King Drew Cerza said the National Buffalo Wing Festival will be held Labor Day weekend—at Sahlen Field.  WBEN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Nearly 150,000 adults in Erie and Niagara counties struggle with basic reading skills, which makes it hard to read prescriptions, street signs, and bank statements. A refugee mother of five improved her English from Level 1 to Level 5 at Journey’s End Refugee Services (she now schedules appointments and shops for her family on her own), highlighting the need for stronger adult literacy programs.  The Buffalo News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The NFTA released a draft environmental study for a $1.2B metro rail expansion and invites public comment+. Local officials will use the feedback to guide future project plans+.  WGRZ
  • Buffalo is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that claims residents were misled when fluoride was removed from the drinking water even though it began being reintroduced in September. Attorney Robert Corp filed an amended complaint—while Councilman Mitch Nowakowski argues the shifting claims weaken the case—and the judge is expected to rule in the coming months.  WBEN

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Today is National Chicken Wing Day and many chains such as 7-Eleven, Applebee’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings offer deals on wings. The celebration honors the legacy of Buffalo wings—first made at the Anchor Bar in 1964.  WBEN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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  • Jackie Venson Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — Buffalo Iron Works — Tickets from $40 — Experience a night filled with soulful music from Jackie Venson in a vibrant venue.

    Thu, 8/7/25

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  • Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional

    7-9 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Concert by Grammy-nominated bands — Experience a night of nostalgia with Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional at their hometown venue.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Sunny Side - The Big Easy in Buffalo

    6:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Duende at Silo City — Free entry — Experience live New Orleans music and culture in an outdoor setting.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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  • Davey O. at Nietzsche's

    8-11:55 p.m. — Nietzsche's — No cover — Experience local talent at the Songwriter Showcase and Buffalo's Longest-Running Open Mic Nite.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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  • Anberlin Concert

    8-10 p.m. — Electric City — Tickets from $69 — Experience the energy of Anberlin at Electric City in Buffalo.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • TOAST - The Ultimate Bread Experience

    7:30-9 p.m. — Riviera Theatre — $33 — Experience the top tribute to the iconic band Bread with a show that promises nostalgia and flawless performances.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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