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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Tops Friendly Markets on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 20, and its drawn numbers were 4+5+28+52+69 with Powerball 20. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Holiday Market is underway at Richardson Olmsted campus and will be open this weekend after Christmas for local shoppers. WGRZ
- ➤ Local broadcaster Fran Lucca, who served in the navy during WW II and spent over 60 years writing, reporting and producing for Buffalo media, died at age 100. His long career left a lasting imprint on the community+ friends and colleagues remember his legacy. WGRZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are preparing for a minimum wage hike to $16 an hour starting Jan. 1, and owners say the change may lead to higher prices plus adjustments in operations to stay competitive. Business leaders stress adapting to rising costs while maintaining friendly work environments. WBEN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A large tract on Grand Island once eyed for an Amazon hub was returned to the Seneca Nation. Acquest Development sold 207 acres between Long and Bedell roads to the Nation (for one dollar) following approval by the Seneca Nation Council, and the land has no immediate plans for development. WBEN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Flight will acquire Finger Lakes Ambulance pending New York State Department of Health approval after five years of joint work to enhance emergency services in Western New York; air ambulance operations will remain unchanged once the merger is complete. WGRZ
- ➤ Erie County Health Department warned residents that flu, RSV, whooping cough and Covid-19 are on the rise as the post-holiday sick season begins. Local clinics are preparing for more patient visits and advise residents to monitor symptoms closely. The Buffalo News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Douglas Jemal sold the Wegmans property at 675 Alberta Drive in Amherst to Benderson Development for $7.03 million, according to filing documents. Jemal said he will shift his focus to downtown Buffalo projects (pending his Boulevard Mall sale) as he exits Amherst. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night with goals from Josh Norris and Zach Benson in the second period as they achieved their sixth straight win. A strong effort by goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helped maintain the advantage in the game at Prudential Center. WGRZ
- ➤ Bills quarterback Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott held a news conference on Dec. 21 following their Week 16 win in Cleveland. They shared insights on the game and their plans for upcoming contests. WGRZ
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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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