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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Zoo welcomed Tupi (a giant male anteater) who is now on display for visitors today during regular zoo hours. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Harbor State Park’s $47.5M redevelopment will be completed before Memorial Day and brings a new splash pad, improved playground, permanent buildings for offices, restrooms, community space, and a retail shop with grab-and-go food options (expecting higher visitor turnout). Interior work like plumbing and painting will finish this winter. WGRZ
- ➤ Longtime Buffalo Place director Mike Schmand is retiring on Dec. 31 after 28 years of service; his final board meeting on Dec. 17 honored his downtown work with standing ovations (a tribute to his lasting impact on city growth). WBEN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AMC will close its Market Arcade 8 theatre on Main Street at the end of December—set to cease operations on Dec. 31, with lease termination and fixture removal arranged for January. The location, which opened in 2018, marks another change in Buffalo’s evolving theatre district. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mark Talley's gray Kia Sorrento (license plate LPN-8024) carrying $3,000 in donated gifts was stolen outside Tops on Elmwood Ave on Friday, impacting his holiday drive to drop off the gifts and prompting him to ask neighbors to report any sightings. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Bennett High School recently received copies of a book they helped create as part of a Holocaust education program that teaches lessons on empathy and tolerance (core skills for a kinder community). The project invites them to reflect on history and shape a future with less hate. WGRZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Zoo welcomed Tupi, a seven-year-old giant anteater, on Oct. 28 as part of a Species Survival Plan to conserve his species by pairing him with resident Maria at the Rainforest Falls exhibit. He was born on July 30 at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and later lived at the Nashville Zoo. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Common Council approved a $3M settlement on Wednesday for the family of William Sager Jr., who died in a 2014 Molly’s Pub incident — Donald Hall, who was handcuffed while helping, will receive $290K. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Bills have a three-game win streak and are headed to Cleveland this weekend with a chance to clinch a playoff spot if (Indianapolis or Houston) lose their games; quarterback Josh Allen says the team is close to peaking but still needs quicker starts. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to their practice squad Tuesday to fill in for injured Matt Prater. The team will play Cleveland Sunday while Badgley (with 7 NFL seasons) prepares to take on the interim role. WGRZ
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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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Mozart's Mass and Symphony No. 38
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Kleinhans Music Hall — Ticketed — Experience the emotional journey of Mozart’s symphony alongside his magnificent ‘Great’ Mass in C minor.
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