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• Commented on 2013 Preservation Award Winners Announced
  For those of you who may not know Sheet Metal Workers Local 71 - Larry Fuchs, Roger Korsh, Robert Stetzko - they are the retirees from SMW Local 71 that have been creating replicas of the sconces in the Main...
• Commented on MINI Cooper Climbs Central Terminal to Kick Off New Fundraiser
  Oh, and the crane was donated by Clark Rigging - another great corporate citizen all the way from Lockport!...
• Commented on MINI Cooper Climbs Central Terminal to Kick Off New Fundraiser
  A two-year lease PLUS the winner's taxes - that's a really good chunk. And, they had the poster and tickets printed up. Plus, if the winner can't qualify, they'll receive a $5,000 cash prize. There are a few other surprises...
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  Just finalized them last month...
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  Be more than glad to answer some of your questions. Currently, the RFPs are being developed for the various stages of the work. Wendell was selected after competitive bidding via RFP as the grant administrator. Since this is a preservation...
• Commented on Welcome to Elmwood, Taste of Siam
  YAY!...
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  If you are referring to the Master Plan - that was the Executive Summary. As I mentioned before, we are in the due diligence process and will hopefully have an announcement in the coming months....
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  At this point, we hope to make an announcement within the next few months as we are performing due diligence. I think you'll all be very pleased with the outcome....
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  Already in the works since Phase I of the roof replacement includes the area over the Waiting Room and we are in the planning stages for the 5-story. Thanks for mentioning!...
• Commented on Restoration News: Central Terminal
  To see all the news on restoration projects and our new Hard Hat Tours for 2013 - click on to our E-Newsletter here -> http://www.icontact-archive.com/Tub_aP0QaQmilVuD-CauQ8tYpvNzS9g4?w=2...
• Commented on Historic Residential Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program to be Extended
  Re: Matt's comment of elitist homeowners getting a break - many of the historic districts are very diverse neighborhoods with that diversity including economics. Indeed, those who have lived in historic neighborhoods and continue to do so after an area...
• Commented on A petition for municipal sidewalk snowplowing in Buffalo
  I, for one, signed the petition because many of our municipal sidewalks and bus stops/corners, etc. need snow removal. Do we leave that up to the citizen living next door? My sidewalk is normally cleared by 7:30 am and then...
• Commented on My Favorite Buildings: Guercio & Sons gets it!
  I dunno - I've been going there since my mother pushed me in a buggy and have always enjoyed the NYC-style of the place. Further, when comparing prices on local condiments and products, they are much lower than the other...
• Commented on Two to tackle on Trinity
  And, the tipping point is 300 feet from the border of a historic district...
• Commented on A look at St. Paul's Union Depot
  As I originally wrote - "Be watching for more information as we work to create the plans and partnerships for the future of the Terminal and the Broadway-Fillmore district." Understandably, we need to have things in line before presentation -...
• Commented on A look at St. Paul's Union Depot
  Ah, but there are plans in the works for the Buffalo Central Terminal working hand-in-hand with the surrounding neighborhood. As a poster stated above, "ye of little faith." Be watching for more information as we work to create the plans...
• Commented on North Park Church: What Might Have Been
  Sorry - BCT - landmark status enough with the BS when it comes to demolition vs forward progress. The only way to forward progress is recognition of the craftsmanship and building techniques of the past with a solid adaptive reuse...
• Commented on "A gracious twist" - Robert Navarro donates fixture
  Pictures? Many - believe me - and discovering more each week. Many shots can be seen on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/buffalocentralterminal?ref=hl#...
• Commented on "A gracious twist" - Robert Navarro donates fixture
  paulsobo, please see my previous replies regarding the shell of the property and the duplications. Also, as far as the original lights, they are scattered far and wide and may be impossible to collect all for return both in locating...
• Commented on "A gracious twist" - Robert Navarro donates fixture
  Already in progress utilizing the talents of retirees from the Sheet Metal Workers Union 71! They almost have six done and will be working on the other six for the Main Concourse. Many have suggested we sell replicas. I'm thinking...
• Commented on "A gracious twist" - Robert Navarro donates fixture
  Mr. Navarro receives no benefit from his donation. After all, he is in Canada and does not even receive a tax deduction. And, consider this, he first lowered the price from $9,000 to $3,000 as long as the light made...
• Commented on Adam Mickiewicz Library Christmas/End of the World Party Saturday
  Definitely going to this one. Saw a pic of the light in the backseat of Chris' vehicle today on its way home - great community-driven endeavor....
• Commented on The Buffalo Belt Line
  Love the idea of at least getting the tourist component started. And, you know my heart lies with the Terminal....
• Commented on Fillmore Avenue Gets Repaved, Reconfigured, and Bike Lanes
  Ummmmmm, other side of Fillmore than the area in this article....
• Commented on Central Terminal Adopt-A-Tile Program
  Actually, a number of the tiles are in decent shape, but many are worn through to the mesh. 83 years have a definite impact on concrete when faced with wind, heat, cold, etc. Under the tiles we need to replace...
• Commented on "Laura" by Artist Jaume Plensa
  Stunning!...
• Commented on Bring a piece of the Buffalo Central Terminal home for The Holidays
  Tahooter, the Master Plan presented was a synopsis and still has definitive components to add. This is the concept that allows for all the elements described in the Master Plan presentation including reuse that benefits the community to bring, not...
• Commented on Katsu Mart
  If, by Carolina and Tenth, they meant the old West Side Market at Carolina and JP - come on - let's get this done!...
• Commented on Third Quarter Office Market Overview
  Thanks for posting...
• Commented on Oktoberfest @ The Central Terminal
  If you're not there - you're missing a true Buffalo experience! Today from 4 - 11 - Stop On In!...