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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning near the Angola Service Area of the Thruway, first responders used ropes to rescue 7 people from a vehicle that slid down a (150-foot) embankment and landed on its roof (11:00 a.m.) as all were taken to local hospitals. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After Rite Aid closed, pharmacist Steve Giroux said his seven pharmacies are busier with a 20 to 25% rise in patient volume in some areas and a 75% jump in Tonawanda — he urges residents to call their prescribers to send their prescriptions to a pharmacy they prefer. WBEN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This summer, 75 college sophomores in UB's externship program worked as full-time employees at local firms such as ACV Auctions, Finta, and Shea’s Buffalo Theatre to learn real job skills. They worked 20 hours a week from June 2 to July 31, earned a $4,000 stipend, and networked with peers on Fridays — a program that built future leaders. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local public employees using fat-busting injectables have raised health insurance costs, with Erie County’s fund spending $7.8 million more last year on medications like Ozempic. The county now requires preauthorization for weight-loss drug coverage—employees must complete a six‐month weight loss program before they qualify. The Buffalo News
- ➤ National Grid is using eminent domain to take a narrow strip of land near Mid River Marina so it can improve electrical access and safety, a move the marina family says could force their long-held business to close. The utility plans to bury power lines and change access roads—steps it claims will protect public safety but must prove a public benefit before going to court. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Town Board Member Dan Kilmer has proposed shifting Grand Island's 911 dispatch to Erie County offices in Buffalo to cut costs from $450,000 a year to about $40,000—$80,000, while some residents and fire officials worry that losing local dispatchers may hurt emergency responses. Town Supervisor Peter Marston doubts the plan will move forward without strong savings and response time guarantees, and Kilmer will file a formal motion after gathering more public input. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 250 cyclists completed a 500-mile ride this past weekend in Niagara Falls—riding from Staten Island through headwinds and heat—to raise funds for cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. All proceeds raised $1.9 million to support research and treatment efforts. WGRZ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Sunday's Bills training camp in Pittsford, running back James Cook missed practice and worked off the field in street clothes—raising questions about his contract status as coach Sean McDermott updated the lengthy injury report. Injuries in the receiver room and notable plays by defenders like AJ Epenesa added pressure on the team ahead of the preseason. WGRZ
- ➤ On day 8 of training camp, Bills running back Cook did not participate, drawing attention to his contract situation—while other players took part in key drills. WGRZ
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Junior History Buffs
10 AM – 12 PM — The Longshed Building — Free entry — Dive into the interactive stories of the Erie Canal with friends at Canalside.
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Molly Conrad with Bryan Dubay
7:30-11 p.m. — The Caz — $15 — Experience heartfelt indie-folk music with Molly Conrad and the emerging talent of Bryan Dubay.
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The Eaglez Tribute Concert
2-5 p.m. — The Caz — $20 — Experience the timeless classics of the Eagles performed by Western New York's premier tribute band.
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