Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Down Buffalo’s Iconic Pink Bar | Buffalo News

A 40-year-old man named John Burns has pleaded guilty to arson that destroyed Buffalo’s beloved The Old Pink bar, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Investigators say the fire started outside and consumed the entire building, forcing its demolition. Burns allegedly told a former security guard he’d return to burn it down and “ain’t nobody going to have a job,” and was later identified by witnesses from police footage. The bar, a neighborhood landmark packed with history and memories, has left a deep emotional void — even prompting local officials to call for mourning. Federal prosecutors, citing interstate commerce, have built a strong case, and sentencing is set for October 27th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc7530702ca52c8a