Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Buffalo.
Erie County postponed the '716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers' event at the Naval and Military Park due to weather and will hold it as a two-day celebration on Labor Day Weekend, Sept.
5 and Sept. 6 to ensure safety for attendees and staff.
Buffalo is reviewing plans to convert the former Matt Urban Hope Center at Paderewski Drive—currently used for active‐shooter training—into an animal shelter while community groups call for more resident input before a decision is made.
Friends, family and staff celebrated Garnet H.
Wallace’s 109th birthday at ECMC’s Terrace View Long-Term Care Facility to honor her legacy of service that began when she moved here from Newark in 1947. She broke barriers as Buffalo’s first female supervisor of male parole officers.
Emily Guskin of ABC News Polling says Buffalo families are expected to spend about $900 on back-to-school supplies this fall (according to a recent poll).
Parents should review budgets as the new school season approaches.
D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its inaugural class Monday as Western New York’s first new med school in nearly 200 years began classes — Dean Camposeo said the program aims to grow to 180 students to boost local primary care.
Erie County transferred ownership of Highmark Stadium to New York State after Executive Mark Poloncarz signed off on the deal, and the Bills signed a 30-year lease with the new operator.
The team will hold its Blue & Red Practice on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the stadium.
Neighborhood Health Center opened its seventh location Monday on Delaware Avenue in a renovated urgent care clinic.
The center will offer primary, dental, counseling, and vision care in 13 exam rooms with sliding scale fees.
Uniland Development Company is starting sewer upgrades at Eastern Hills Mall in Clarence to create a mixed-use town center; the project—funded with $30 million from New York State—will evolve in phases with new shops, offices, homes and amenities planned while businesses like Duff’s Famous Wings remain open.
The Batavia Muckdogs won their first PGCBL championship with a 13-1 win over the Utica Blue Sox at Dwyer Stadium on Friday, July 31, while CAN-USA Sports announced the Niagara Falls Americans were sold to 16 Athletics led by Jerry Puleo, who plans to keep the team in town.
Emily Ann Roberts Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Meet & Greet available — Enjoy an intimate evening with Emily Ann Roberts and special guest SJ McDonald.
Jammy Buffet: Lakes Below The Mountains Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of music with Jammy Buffet during their Lakes Below The Mountains Tour.
Daniel Donato Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $52 — Experience an electrifying evening with Daniel Donato live in Buffalo.
WWE Monday Night Raw
7:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience live matches and thrilling storyline segments from WWE's flagship show.
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