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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Independent Health Foundation offers a 25-dollar Family Party Pack at select Tops Friendly Markets so families can celebrate New Year's Eve at home with festive supplies and a free online show starting Dec. 31. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Equal Parts, a new neighborhood cocktail bar at 149 Elmwood Ave in Allentown, offers handcrafted cocktails and scratch-made food and is open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight (run by a husband-and-wife team with over 20 years of restaurant experience). WGRZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, families in Buffalo began celebrating Kwanzaa with a seven-day festival as the Buffalo Kwanzaa Committee raised the Pan-African flag at City Hall, and residents attended free festivities at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts (doors open at 6 p.m.). WGRZ
- ➤ The Aquarium of Niagara brightens the post-holiday season as it hosts scavenger hunts, crafts + hands-on activities designed to teach kids how animals adapt to winter weather. WGRZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul signed a law today that will require non-skippable warning labels on addictive social media features to help combat teen mental health issues. Lawmakers say the advisory messages are modeled after warnings on tobacco and alcohol and expect the labels to encourage healthier social media habits statewide. WGRZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo residents may see more flu cases as New York State recorded over 71,000 positive tests in the week ending Dec. 20. Health officials advise getting vaccinated & seeking care if symptoms develop. ABC 7
- ➤ New York State's health department reported a record 71,000 flu cases in one week, with over 5,000 in WNY + officials are monitoring the situation as the flu season remains active. WGRZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bills head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media ahead of Sunday's game during a press conference, marking a brief update on the team's outlook. WGRZ
- ➤ Buffalo Bills have sold out PSL tickets for the new Highmark Stadium amid high demand. Fans are urged to join the priority list & explore resale options for future game tickets. WGRZ
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills face the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Sunday, Dec. 28 at 4:25 p.m. Bills need to win their remaining games to boost playoff seeding while managing Josh Allen's foot injury (according to analyst Chris Brown). WBEN
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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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