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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Dream Center hosts its annual free lasagna dinner for 200 homeless people today at 3 p.m. (a Christmas Eve tradition) featuring music, prizes and a special message from Pastor Eric Johns, with local groups and volunteers keeping the holiday spirit alive. WBEN
- ➤ The City of Buffalo will host its 38th annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop at the Electric Tower with festivities starting at 10 pm on Dec. 31, inviting downtown residents to welcome the new year with a festive evening. WGRZ
- ➤ St. Luke's Mission of Mercy held its annual Christmas party to share holiday cheer with local residents at its community center, bringing neighbors together in a festive celebration. WGRZ
- ➤ Rev. Mark Blue briefed the council on Dec. 23 about the $1.1 million ARP funds used for the Seeing Us memorial at the Jefferson and Best Street site - plans call for a $15 million capital campaign launching early 2026 to honor the victims. WBEN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lackawanna's Our Lady Victory Basilica will host a Midnight Christmas mass tomorrow to mark the 100-year anniversary of Father Nelson Baker’s first service on Dec. 25, 1925 — renovations are underway, and Pastor David LiPuma invites all to come home for Christmas. WBEN
- ➤ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Main Street across from Anchor Bar houses the 28th largest pipe organ in the world with 11,000 pipes and 151 ranks. The church will hold its Christmas Eve service today with pre-service music at 9:45 p.m. + it continues a long musical tradition. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blood donors gathered at KeyBank Center on Tuesday to help ensure local hospitals had the blood needed during the holiday season. They received bonuses from the Sabres (free tickets and a t-shirt) as thanks for supporting the drive. WGRZ
- ➤ Erie County Medical Center installed a new Symani Surgical System (the nation’s 10th) to improve delicate microsurgeries like reattaching limbs and nerve repairs. Three trained surgeons are now using the robot as the hospital spends over a million dollars to boost patient care. ABC 7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ciminelli Real Estate will invest $50 million to convert 10-12 Fountain Plaza into up to 180 market rate apartments downtown — conversion work is set to begin in Q4 2026. WBEN
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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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