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Heavy hearts in Western New York today…
Sad day in Western New York…. Late last night a plane crashed in Clarence NY and with it 50 lives were lost. The plane crashed into 6038 Long St., not far from the Clarence Center Fire Hall on Clarence Center Road. Western New York is a close knit community and we are all dealing with the realities of such [...]
Continue reading...The Quiz - continues…
9. February 2009
Ok folks, here comes the quiz – see if you can figure out what these legends have in common. I picked just a few out of MANY, that I thought would be household names and you would go "ahha, of course I remember him/her for…! "Hopefully these people will put a smile or two on your face.
Continue reading...February Waterfront Real Estate Report
5. February 2009
The city of Buffalo is a Waterfront City with a rich history. The city is dedicated to creating a waterfront that is publicly accessible resulting in a focal point for recreational activity and social opportunity. Downtown Buffalo has some spectacular waterfront homes to call home! The waterfront community in Buffalo is full of opportunity.
Continue reading...Something That Possibly You Didn’t Know
3. February 2009
Our lives, whether we are aware of it or not, are formed and touched by the greats. People, who through history and through their actions created something that left footprints that formed our society today. Each of them was the first, the best, the biggest, the most beautiful, or the smartest in that field, and [...]
Continue reading...Buffalo Community Profile - Black Rock
22. January 2009
Background about Black Rock This waterfront community is bordered by the Niagara River and the Scajaquada Creek. Views of the Niagara River and Fort Erie Ontario. Home to Riverside Park has a mixture of marinas, restaurants and residential homes. The Riverwalk trail links the community to Downtown Buffalo and the Tonawandas. While the Scajaquada Creek Trail links [...]
Continue reading...Cottage District Festival of Lights
2. December 2008
Title: Cottage District Festival of Lights Location: West Side’s Cottage District Click here Description: Cottage District Festival of Lights- 5pm: The first annual “Neighborhood Festival of Lights†(Nov. 26-Jan. 6). West side Christmas light display. The Cottage District is bounded by Richmond, Connecticut and Porter Ave. out to D’Youville College. Start Date: 2008-11-26 End Date: 2009-01-06
Continue reading...Don’t Miss the Disco Happy To Be Here Hour!
18. November 2008
This month's Happy To Be Here Hour will rock the Atrium of the Hyatt from 6:00 to 8:00 on Saturday, December 29...think of it as a pre-party for the Disco, which is right across the street from the Hyatt at the Convention Center, starting at 8:00!
Continue reading...Buffalo among best in nation for job growth
29. October 2008
Buffalo added more jobs than 87% of U.S. cities over the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Erie and Niagara counties jointly added 2,100 jobs between September 2007 and September 2008, putting us in 40th place among 310 U.S. metro areas.
Continue reading...Listen Up — Buffalostyle debuts on WECK 1230 AM
14. October 2008
Buffalostyle, Christina Abt's new radio talk show on life in Buffalo and WNY, will debut on Hometown 1230AM WECK Radio Saturday, October 18, at 9:00 a.m. Buffalostyle Talk Radio actually started in 2007, when Abt broadcast more than 20 shows on the WNY Media Internet website. Guests ranged from JoAnn Falletta, Donna Fernandes, Amherst,Town Board Candidate Roy Wixson, A and E Cable Network Matchmaker Patti Novak and Family Court Judge Lisa Block Rodwin, to a conservationist specializing in straw buildings, a mom in need of round the clock nurses for her newborn son and a quartet of award-winning Williamsville high school musicians. WNY musicians round out her Buffalostyle programming. Each week she will feature cuts from WNY musical talents and talk about their local play dates and where listeners can buy their music. "I realize that the people of this community are exceptional in their spirit and their willingness to join together for most any cause," she says. "However, I also know that we also are our own worst enemies in the negative self image we continually foster. Buffalostyle is designed to promote positive stories about the people in WNY that are often overlooked and which encourage all of us to see our community in a different; and positive light.”
Continue reading...Doors Open Weekend 2008 is October 18th and 19th! Try it By Bike!
14. October 2008
Buffalo sites that will have their Doors Open include: the Electric Tower, the Botanical Gardens, Gilda's Club, Westerminster Presbyterian Church, Hayes Hall (UB), St. Ann's RC Church, the ASA Ransom House, the Mansion and others, plus dozens of spectacular sites throughout Niagara County and S. Ontario. This is a fabulous opportunity - be part of it! NEW FOR 2008: This year take the Bike Train to Doors Open Niagara 2008. The Bike Train is a new sustainable transportation initiative that has opened up the Niagara region to Toronto cyclists.
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13. February 2009
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