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Buffalo
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Five Western New York community groups are each receiving a $100K grant from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management — the funds will help support housing, childcare, and job skills training in areas hit hard by past drug policies. D’Youville University is using its grant to launch the Refresh Community Mental Health Project that will serve 300 young adults in Buffalo’s underserved neighborhoods. WGRZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Too Good to Go launched in the Buffalo area to help reduce food waste by offering surprise bags of unsold food from local restaurants, bakeries, and stores (prices range from $3.99 to $5.99). The free mobile app now partners with over 300 food businesses including those in Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany (providing a budget-friendly way to try meals before closing). Spectrum News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Documentarians from Spain and Mexico have come to Buffalo to create a Spanish-language film about Jaime Nuno (a Buffalonian who composed Mexico’s national anthem and taught music in the city for nearly four decades). The film (titled 'The Forgotten Trunks of Jaime Nuno' and featuring interviews with his descendants) will air on public broadcast networks in Spain and Mexico. WGRZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Board of Education approved nine members for a new committee that will recommend closing at least two schools by the end of the current school year—this is part of a right-sizing effort to avoid over $200 million in deficits, including an $83 million gap next school year and job cuts of 180 this year and 120 next year. Spectrum News
- ➤ The Golisano Institute in Buffalo will enroll its first local students in fall 2026 as it launches a two-year professional certificate program in business and entrepreneurship. The program joins the institute’s flagship school in suburban Rochester—opened two years ago—to expand advanced training in the region. The Buffalo News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Patients with Independent Health’s Individual Medicare Advantage plan will face high out-of-pocket costs at Roswell Park starting January 1, 2026 — affecting about 5,500 patients. Roswell Park CEO Dr. Candace Johnson said she learned of the change months ago — and the hospital has set up a hotline, 1-800-ROSWELL, to help guide patients. WGRZ
- ➤ More than 2,800 union workers at three Catholic Health hospital campuses voted overwhelmingly to ratify new four-year contracts late Wednesday & the new deals are worth $30 million more than the 2021 agreements. The Buffalo News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Pan-American Square Building now offers 150 affordable apartment units for seniors and vulnerable residents in North Buffalo—meeting local housing needs. WGRZ
- ➤ A new affordable housing complex finished construction on Buffalo's West Side to offer 150 apartments, with 100 set aside for vulnerable residents such as seniors and those experiencing homelessness. NYSHCR and local partners will provide on-site services like transportation and healthcare coordination — the project also features outdoor greenspaces and a bike path. WGRZ
- ➤ The City of Buffalo, with its Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the NFTA, has selected NYC-based Albanese Organization to lead a planned $191.3 million project on the 11-acre LaSalle Station site near Shoshone Park. The project will include three apartment buildings with 465 units — housing workforce, affordable and market-rate tenants — and a new transit facility, with work expected to begin next year. WBEN
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Peace Frog: A Tribute to The Doors
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors in a mystical rock theater atmosphere.
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The Thorn Performance
1-2:30 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a live dramatic portrayal of the Passion of Jesus.
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Martin House Plus Tour
1-4 p.m. — Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House — Ticketed event — Explore the architectural beauty of the Martin House with a guided tour.
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The Spill Canvas Concert
8-11 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the live performance of The Spill Canvas at this 18+ event.
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Yächtley Crëw Concert
7-9 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $58 — Enjoy a laid-back evening of yacht rock hits with Yächtley Crëw.
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Chase Matthew: Holdin' it Down Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience the vibrant country sounds of rising star Chase Matthew on his tour showcasing new music and fan favorites.
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Hot Tuna Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticket prices from $235 — Experience the legendary Hot Tuna live in concert at a top-rated venue.
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Buffalo Rising's 2025 Witches Ball
7 PM – 1 AM — Statler Buffalo — $1,000 in prizes for costume contest — Unleash your inner monster at the biggest Halloween event in Buffalo!
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Martin House Plus Tour
10 AM – 2 PM — Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House — Ticket purchase required — Explore the architectural beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece and learn about its history.
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The Wrecks: INSIDE : OUTSIDE Tour
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of live music with The Wrecks, phoneboy, and Wall Carpets featuring a VIP Meet & Greet.
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