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Buffalo
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way + Assemblymember Jon Rivera have expanded the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to include all of Erie County, providing a free book each month to children until age 5. The effort builds on the pilot program that delivered 20,000 books in its first year. WBFO
- ➤ Delaware North’s Adopt-A-Family initiative spread holiday cheer to six families today — volunteers backed up the toy donations to ensure extra support for the holiday season. WGRZ
- ➤ Neighbors will gather on Jan. 19 at Bethel AME Church on Michigan Avenue for the 6th annual MLK Day of Service as part of the National Day of Service. About 300 volunteers will work on 22 projects on the East Side to honor Dr. King's legacy. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canisius University will expand its Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program thanks to a $400K grant from the Bryant Foundation & Prentice Family Foundation. The new program will support entrepreneurial students and boost regional economic growth. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Baird Foundation allocated $100,000 to the East Side Parkways Coalition to support efforts to restore Olmsted's original parkway design along the Kensington Expressway in Buffalo. DOT listening sessions are ongoing as the coalition uses the funds for outreach and litigation against a tunnel proposal. WBEN
- ➤ State officials announced that 35 East Side projects (commercial and mixed-use) will split $10 million from the new East Side Building Fund, with funding aimed at supporting local redevelopment. The Buffalo News
- ➤ The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies is collecting local input to shape policy recommendations addressing historical discrimination. It held public hearings in Buffalo (focusing on topics like climate justice and housing segregation) and plans to submit its report in December 2026. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon filed abandonment proceedings in state Supreme Court last week against Canadian developer Harry Stinson for the long-vacant Buffalo Grand Hotel, citing over $350,000 in unpaid taxes and code violations. The action aims to bring the building under city control for future redevelopment. WBEN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Orchard Park officials say a hotel near the new stadium remains in the cards despite a strict height limit as the town finalizes rezoning plans. The Buffalo News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Sabres introduced Jarmo Kekäläinen as their new general manager Tuesday morning inside KeyBank Center, replacing Kevyn Adams. He acknowledged the team's 14-year playoff drought and vowed to build a contender for the Stanley Cup. WBFO
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Holiday Pops Concert
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with the Buffalo Philharmonic and festive performances from local choirs.
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Tinsel & Trades Family Festival
6-8 p.m. — The Buffalo History Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the 19th century with live music, crafts, games, and demonstrations by artisans.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Show at Shea’s Seneca — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Diggie Mac's Birthmas Bash
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Mohawk Place — Tickets required — Celebrate the holiday season with an exciting lineup of local artists at this vibrant bash.
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Dave Matthews Tribute Band Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — ID required for entry — Experience an evening tribute to the iconic sounds of Dave Matthews Band.
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Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate
4:25-5:55 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — All-inclusive access — Experience the ultimate pre-game tailgate with food, drinks, and entertainment before the Bills take on the Eagles.
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Lotus Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Town Ballroom — Ages 18+ — Experience a high-energy blend of electronic dance music and jamband improvisation from Lotus.
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The Strictly Hip: Road Apples
8-11 p.m. — Babeville — $4 – $100 — Experience a night honoring the music of The Tragically Hip with the dedicated tribute band The Strictly Hip.
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Buffalo NY Speed Dating for Ages 24-39
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fattey Beer Co. — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun, engaging environment.
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Mozart's Mass
10:30 a.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — $9.00 — Experience the sublime blend of Mozart's Symphony No. 38 and the Great Mass in C minor with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.
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