Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Buffalo.
At 3:30 a.m. Saturday, a car crashed through a building’s front door on Buffalo’s East Side—igniting a fire that spread through every floor and briefly rekindled before firefighters controlled it—with overall damages estimated at $240,000.
The NTSB is investigating a tour bus that rolled over on the Thruway—killing five people while en route from Niagara Falls to New York City.
A fire on Friday night led the Buffalo Fire Department to call to 113 Forest Ave at 10:30 p.m., and city officials declared the building a total loss so an emergency demolition was requested while nearby properties at 117 and 111 Forest Ave suffered $80,000 and $10,000 in damage (cause under investigation).
The City of Buffalo ordered an emergency demolition of a Forest Avenue house — a fire spread to nearby houses and prompted the safety action.
On Saturday in Buffalo, the 16th annual Gina Davis Walk Ride 4 Hope united locals to support all types of cancer.
Organizer Gina Davis, a 16-year breast cancer survivor, led a motorcade — with vehicles representing various cancers — and said more events and a new Gina Davis Citadel will open to help patients in coming years.
UB Stadium is finalizing a new 24 ft by 54 ft videoboard with 15 times more pixels than its predecessor that will improve replays and audio clarity for fans—adding a new on-field fan section and a clear bag policy to boost safety and streamline entry ahead of the season starting on September 6.
The Bills' backup defenders redeemed themselves in a preseason finale against the Buccaneers on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium—Cole Bishop made solid stops and rookie tackle Deone Walker boosted the pass rush.
Fourth-string quarterback Shane Buechele led the offense while Tyler Bass returned from pelvic soreness as the team won 23-19 and now prepares for final roster cuts on Tuesday.
Bubble Party
1-2 p.m. — Reinstein Memorial Library — Free entry — Celebrate summer with bubble crafts and juggling entertainment.
Meet the Authors: The Erie Canal Bicentennial Discussion
6-8 p.m. — Canalside — Free entry — Engage in a panel discussing the history and legacy of the Erie Canal with contributors from WNY Heritage Magazine.
GoldFord Concert in Buffalo, NY
7-11 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — General Admission $35 ($30 with friends) — Experience soulful anthems and connection during GoldFord's Orange Blossoms World tour.
UB40 Live in Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Artpark — Tickets available — Experience reggae/pop legends UB40 with hits like 'Red Red Wine' and special guest Inner Circle.
National Buffalo Wing Festival
8 AM – 3 PM — Sahlen Field — Cost varies — Celebrate the Buffalo wing with delicious eats and festive fun in the birthplace of this iconic dish.
Ani DiFranco Live Performance
6-8 PM — Terminal B — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intimate evening with the iconic singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco in Buffalo.
Deftones Live Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with Deftones in Buffalo.
Blackbird Concert at The Caz
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Caz — $24 — Experience the powerful Alter-Native Fusion of Blackbird, blending Native flute with contemporary rock.
Vision Video Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ninth Ward At Babeville — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Vision Video in Buffalo.
I Ask No One Festival featuring Josey Scott
7-9 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticket purchase supports local suicide prevention — Celebrate music and community while raising funds for an important cause.
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