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• Commented on So long Woodson Houses: One down...
  Perhaps Buffalo’s “replacing what was once there approach” will be a catalyst for eliminating or reducing a culture of people who think setting a puppy on fire is hilarious or attacking and stealing from pizza delivery guys and even murdering...
• Commented on Owners, preservationists, developers are out of sync
  Well written, thought-out and structured article; which is unusual for Buffalo Rising. Though, I prefer to see an entire building saved if possible, I am agreeable to portions such as a bell tower or facade of a building. Compromise should...
• Commented on Homestead Eligible Properties: Buy a House in Buffalo for a Single Dollar
  Following is a link to Buffalo's homesteading area map that may be a good starting point for you. Link: http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/files/1_2_1/city_departments/real_estate/HomesteadMap.pdf...
• Commented on Construction Watch: Catholic Health HQ
  "Our mission – to reveal the healing love of Jesus to those in need – is what sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience...
• Commented on Interview an Atheist at Church Day
  I once worked with a self-professed atheist/lesbian who I, naively, asked if she meant "agnostic". When she blurted-out: "what's' that" I replied: "an agnostic is someone who questions the existents of God". She then inquired if that was what I...
• Commented on FREE: Mid-19th Century Commercial Building, Needs Some Love
  Interesting building and a shame that the owners were not able to maintain it but, with all due respect, this building has been neglected for many years. The damage is significant and I would caution stepping on to the upper...
• Commented on Preservation, it's not just a city thing.
  Nice house with great potential... Seems with a good cleaning and paint job the house would be livable and any work needed could be done as time and money allowed... An urban professional needs to step-up to the plate!...
• Commented on CTRC Announces 'Center for Restoration Arts & Sciences' as Reuse Plan
  Marylin Rogers, I have never been in the Central Terminal Tower but is it large enough to host continued education classes? I know, a small fortune to have the elevators placed back in service, but it would open the doors...
• Commented on UB Unveils Med School Design (More Images)
  This is actually funny but wouldn't the gay, straight or bi establishments possibly decided to remain if their business prospers? Or, are UB Medical students non-sexual? Still perpelxed as to why sexual orientation has anything to do with the UB...
• Commented on Construction Watch: White's Livery Apartments
  Thank you for asking as I was thinking if, literally, anyone could legally keep a horse in the City limits or is there an old law remaining on the books that still allows it? Also, if retained as a garage...or...
• Commented on Recognizing the Potential of One HSBC Center
  Sell it to Kaleida Health for $1.00 Sell it to UB for a $1.00 Sell it to Rocco Termini for $1.00 Sell it to the Bridge Authority...well, maybe not.......
• Commented on City Hall is Making it Easier to Buy City Owned Properties
  You could write a thesis on inner city culture and the decline of personal responsibility which has been in affect for three-generations. Compounded by the loss of economic opportunities and mass exodus by those, initially, in search of employment followed...
• Commented on Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Plans October Opening
  Fat Bob's was good at one time but my last two experiences have been total disappointment. Not so much quality but served cold. Mothers next door is a better choice but that is a moot point if we're talking barbecue!...
• Commented on Ellicott Square Trading Company
  The term "trading" is from the early part of the turn of the last century when the local farmers would "trade" their eggs or homemade butter for grain, flour etc. My next door neighbor, who lived till she was 97-years...
• Commented on Owner of Bethlehem Steel Agreed to Sell Hours Before Demolition Began
  I suggest you read the book "Power Failure" and you might be surprised that the City of Buffalo and "The Union" along with foreign steel flooding the market was the three deciding factors for Bethlehem Steel to make the decision...
• Commented on Crummy is as Crummy Does: A Gallery of Mediocrity
  Awesome photograph of 771 Busti's final day of existance. My compliments to the photographer.......
• Commented on Wrecking Buffalo: Public Bridge Authority Wipes Out Busti Properties
  Did anyone happen to document (photograph) the demolition of the Wilkeson's residence? I would have welcomed the opportunity to survey the interior but was not allowed entry. Not intentionally meaning to beat the proverbial dead horse to death but if...
• Commented on My Favorite Buildings: Guercio & Sons gets it!
  Whenever I am in the Buffalo area, I stop into Guercio’s as I enjoy or perhaps, appreciate the old-world ambiance just as I stop into Latina’s on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls for the same reasons. I have never been...
• Commented on Pastries and Preservation: Get involved and eat well too.
  The Nathan Wolfe Building looks familiar but I cannot think of the street......
• Commented on Long-Term Care Facility on ECMC Campus Opens Next Month
  My compliments to Cannon Design, The Board of Directors of ECMC and to all of those involved in this project. The display of professionalism and the desire to provide adequate housing for the aging baby-boomer population is in stark contrast...
• Commented on Final Push to Save Bethlehem Steel Today
  “Architecturally devoid individuals” I love that expression! - hope you don’t mind if I use it… As good as, if not better than “deferred maintenance” Kudos!...
• Commented on Final Push to Save Bethlehem Steel Today
  Curious; the decision to demolish this building, which is an island unto itself and not in the way of any proposed development, has been slated for demolition by whom? It almost seems as if a panel of patients from Buffalo...
• Commented on Construction Watch: Cynthia Gardens
  This statement probably applies to a hundred individuals: I have been both fortunate and talented enough to find employment in WNY and it has not always been easy. My income has fluctuated widely since 2009 and I lost more than...
• Commented on Construction Watch: Cynthia Gardens
  If the community is going to build new homes and Buffalo certainly has more than enough subsidized units, why are we not building ADA compliant homes for returning war vets? Provide a veteran with a stable home and he/she will...
• Commented on Woodson Gardens to be Demolished for Development
  Interesting; I am amazed that any type of building would have been allowed on a parcel of property that was once a cemetery – even though the bodies would have long since decomposed by time City Honors was erected in...
• Commented on Woodson Gardens to be Demolished for Development
  It was a "Minority Business" that was sub-contracted to abate Kensington Heights by Cambria Construction but it is the latter and E.I. Team Associates that are being sued so maybe we should stop with the affirmative action bullshit and award...
• Commented on Kathleen Kinan creates new life on Grant Street
  I love the color scheme and the knotty-pine siding being applied to the rear structure. The interior is an awesome combination of new and old and I give the owner credit for taking on this project as I am not...
• Commented on Casino Construction Tops Off
  As long as the Senecas are "landlocked" on this nine-acre site and not able to purchase surrounding property like in NIagara Falls, consider this project an opportunity for construction workers who may have been otherwise unemployed this time of year....
• Commented on Campaign for Greater Buffalo v. Public Bridge Authority in Federal Court Today
  No, of coarse not. I imagine 771 Busti as a stand alone structure renovated/restored into a welcome center for tourist entering the US via the Peace Bridge. Perhaps even used as an auxilary office for boarder patrol or custom agents....
• Commented on Campaign for Greater Buffalo v. Public Bridge Authority in Federal Court Today
  I do not normally agree with Tim Tielman’s autocratic approach but this is definitely one where I really need to stand behind him. I have actually stopped and surveyed 771 Busti and the rear section is in such a state...