Daily
Buffalo
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Elmwood Village are troubled by new eco-friendly LED streetlights that shine with clinical brightness and disrupt the neighborhood's traditional look. Councilmember David Rivera said city officials will work with National Grid to explore options (like reducing wattage) that might lower the glare. ABC 7
- ➤ Agents for Advocacy held a gift distribution drive today to give every child a Christmas gift. Local families benefited from this supportive holiday event that ensured special presents reached children. WGRZ
- ➤ Amanda Wolanske and Marilyn Forcucci are leading Buffalo City Mission in offering compassion and second chances to people facing rising homelessness in the community (their work embodies hope during challenging times). WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Ingle from NORAD said Santa passed over Guam a minute ago and is headed to Papua New Guinea this Christmas Eve morning. NORAD has tracked Santa for 70 years and uses radar and satellite sensors — ensuring his path stays in view each holiday season. WBEN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State awarded $28.5 million to support 41 economic development projects across Western New York, aiming to boost local jobs and growth. The Buffalo News
- ➤ Local shop owners in Hamburg relied on last-minute shoppers on Christmas Eve—like at Inside Expressions Floral and Gift Shop—to show that personal service and community ties hold their ground against online retail. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brainy Bulls offers free 40-minute tutoring sessions for grades 5-12 with UB tutor-mentors, available Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program has grown from a Buffalo initiative — now reaching all of Western New York — and builds valuable academic support for students. Spectrum News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York will raise its minimum wage starting Jan. 1— a change effective in 2026 as part of a nationwide update adopted by 22 states. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors at Oishei Children's Hospital say flu cases among children are rising as the emergency room sees more young patients. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged the defense's weaknesses, noting they allowed high rushing yards but delivered crucial second-half turnovers (12 takeaways so far) to secure a win over Cleveland. The team now prepares to face the Eagles on Sunday. Spectrum News
- ➤ The Bills clinched a playoff spot on Sunday by edging Cleveland 23-20 and finishing 11-4. Coach Sean McDermott, who reached the playoffs eight times in nine seasons, now prepares the team for a tough AFC East race. Spectrum News
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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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Mamma Mia!
2-4 p.m. — Shea's Buffalo Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the timeless ABBA hits in this beloved musical spectacular.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ David Foster Wallace
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