wednesday march 22nd 2006
Hi. My name is Marti. Iim a Repat.
Marti
There are thousands of Buffalo Expats who have seen the light and made a conscious decision to move back to Buffalo. That makes us Repats!
No, we arenit crazy and we donit need a 12-step program. Weire smart. Weive lived other places and weive found that good old Buffalo is precisely where we want to be. Like Transplants, weire in Buffalo by choice, not by default.
Whether youire a Repat or a Transplant, register at R…
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tuesday march 21st 2006
Surfing with Suds
queenseyes
During a recent trip down to the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, we discovered that the pub had Wi-Fi. Now I know that we have been covering a lot of cafes recently due to the abundance of wireless, but we were really surprised to find a pub that catered to the needs of the cyber-community. Not only does Pearl Street have good food and great beer, but they have the ability to offer both to people that want to bring their laptops along.
JetBlue's recent announcement of direct flights from Buffalo to Boston is heavenly news! For three years now, this Bostonian (now "Buffa-lite") has been trying to find easy and affordable ways to travel back and forth but was reduced to driving the 450 miles each way. (Doable? Yes. Enjoyable? No.) With the rise in gas prices, plus tolls, and requisite rest stop burgers, it costs well over $100 roundtrip to travel from the Queen City to Beantown via Route 90. (And the drive eats up about 16 hours of your vacation!)
But, starting June 30, JetBlue will have 3 non-stop flights a day from Buffalo to Boston, with regular one way fares between $64 and $139. So this summer, if you are a Buffalonian living in Boston and are hankering for a …
West Coast Perspective
Need a 1971 vintage, 17-story, half-million square foot office building? The GSA is about to start marketing the Thaddeus J. Dulski Federal Office Building at the corner of Delaware Avenue and W. Huron Street. Jones Lang Lasalle, an international real estate firm, has been retained to find a new buyer. Asking price: An estimated $10 million.
Make your predi…
buffalorising
Do you want to make a difference on your local waterway? Are you looking forward to springtime... and getting outside for some fresh air and exercise? Here's your chance! Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is gearing up for our annual Spring Shoreline Sweep, April 21-23, 2006. It's a great opportunity to beautify the shoreline and show your appreciation for the environment and your community.
Whether you're interested in volunteering as a site leader, an individual, or you have a school, church or community group looking for a volunteer project, please give us a call! We need help at over 30 sites across the region, so there's sure to be a cleanup goi…
West Coast Perspective
Community-based organizations and neighborhood groups who have taken responsibility and initiative to try to revitalize their area are making Buffalo a better place. People who want to make a neighborhood work, sense that they must look first to themselves and their neighbors- not to City Hall- to solve community problems…
(photo: Forever Elmwood)
My daughter and I were enjoying a quiet afternoon (work for me, a Leapfrog DVD for her) when she suddenly said, "It's spring today, Mommy, and I'd like to go for a walk."
I had to admit that she was right, even though it's still kind of chilly. Plus, I never miss a chance to continue showing her what's so great about Buffalo.
monday march 20th 2006
A Tribute To The Neighborhood Collective
buffalorising
What do Byron Brown, Mayor of Buffalo, WIVB-TV news anchors Lisa Flynn and Mylous Hairston, and The Bulldog on WGR Sports Radio 550 have in common? They're all alumni of WBNY, Buffalo State College's radio station.
The WBNY Alumni Chapter will be holding its first annual WBNY Alumni Bash on Saturday, April 1, 2006. The concert event is…
STEEL
One M&T Plaza has been one of my favorite buildings since the first time I laid eyes on it as a child approximately 40 years ago. Back then downtown was where you went to shop and run errands. I loved any opportunity to accompany my parents and grandparents into the city for what was sure to be an adventure. The jam packed bus ride, the hustle bu…
