Demolition work on the GLF Elevator on Ganson Street has stalled.  With no wrecking in at least five weeks, it makes you wonder if there ever was a real threat from the building that would warrant the City's granting

Artists and community members of Painting for Preservation will create artwork at local historic landmark Lyth Cottage on Harwood Place on Saturday, June 25 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Artists of all media and skill are invited to render the ca. 1886 masonry cottage on Buffalo's East Side as a celebration of its historic aesthetic and recent preservation victory. Painting for Preservation is an inclusive group of artists committed to raising positive awareness of distressed historic buildings through on-site art-making.

Lyth Cottage

Yes, we have evolved my friends.  This evolution has been a slow and steady one.  Our hunting and gathering forefathers would be proud of our remarkable progression to a highly advanced society of pickers and dippers.  Yes, I said pickers and dippers.  You know what I'm talking about.  We love to pick.  We love to dip.  Picking on imported cheese with freshly baked crusty bread dipped in seasoned olive oil.  Nibbling on some marinated olives and a small pasta salad with a glass of Italian red wine for a light summer evening repast.

This is what

Assemblymember Sam Hoyt and Senator David Valesky (D-Oneida) announce the passage of legislation (A373A/S663A) that would allow for the creation of land banks in New York State.  Land banks, entities that take control of problem properties and then redevelop or dispose of them in a manner consistent with the public's interest, are a proven strategic tool for cities and counties where the number of vacant properties outpaces the private market's ability to deal with them.  Buffalo Mayor Brown, no fan of Hoyt, has objected

Community, faith and labor leaders held rallies and press conferences in five cities around the state to protest the use of taxpayer dollars to subsidize projects that do not create good jobs or broader community benefits. As part of the statewide Getting Our Money's Worth campaign, advocates gathered at wasteful development projects in their local communities, highlighted a new report, Seizing the Moment: How Regional Economic Development Councils Can Build a Good Jobs Economy, and called on state leaders to create a good jobs plan that improves upon current economic development outcomes. 

Proceeds Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo

Bob Rich Jr., chairman of Rich Products Corp. and owner of the Buffalo Bisons, is launching a new book, "The Right Angle - Tales From A Sporting Life."  The book offers "insider" information on key moments in Buffalo sports history, including:  the birth of the Buffalo Sabres; the first-of-its-kind deal that lead to naming of Rich Stadium; how the movie "The Natural" came to be shot in Buffalo and what it's like to go fishing with the President of the United States.

"Buffalo is a town that loves its sports

Are you one of those people who just wants to eat healthy? Someone who is forced to order from a menu that is built for the chicken wing crowd? Do you feel that everyone looks at you funny when you order a field greens salad with dressing on the side? Then when the salad comes it looks more like iceberg lettuce? Not to mention that there was no light dressing to choose from so you ended up with Ranch. Are you required to travel to multiple eateries during the same meal in search of a wrap, a smoothie and an organic cookie? If these situations sound familiar, you are not alone. Thankfully, there

Interview by Tara Sasiadek:

The Buffalo Expat Network, the Emerging Leaders in the Arts and HandsOn Greater Buffalo are pleased to present the echo: Art Fair which connects experienced collectors and first-time buyers with emerging local, regional and international artists in a centralized and creative environment; the Buffalo Central Terminal. echo: Art Fair will showcase a broad scope of fine art disciplines, including

When you have a parkway like Bidwell that intersects the city's busiest commercial district, there are certain summer events that people always look forward to. Bidwell is the perfect setting for the Elmwood Village Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series. Whether you're taking a date or planning a family outing, the concert series is the perfect way to catch some great music while taking in the green scenery of the city. Thanks to presenting sponsor M&T Bank for fortifying what has become a summer tradition in the heart of Elmwood Avenue.

All Tuesday shows are free to the public

"Preservation", the bi-monthly journal of the National Trust for Preservation features Buffalo in its July/August cover story.  The story titled interestingly enough "Buffalo Rising - Stunning Architecture Brilliant Revitalization" appears in the print version and is available on newsstands right now.  I assume it will have a web link in the future.  Besides the full page cover, the story includes a full 8-page spread of images and text.  The article starts out with this

Considering the National Trust for Historic Preservation is coming in four months, the logical thought would be that developers and others would be scrambling to show their recent preservation efforts.  Not so much for a row of commercial buildings along Michigan Avenue near the recently rehabilitated Alling and Cory Building. 

Although the details surrounding the demolition permit are not known, the Buffalo Preservation Board had tabled a demolition request from property owner Crestline Development in March.  Beginning this past Saturday, this historic stretch of buildings

The Wehle School of Business and the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, in collaboration with the Larkin Development Corporation present "Developing the Larkin District: Past, Present and Into the Future" at the Montante Cultural Center tomorrow, June 22.  The free event takes place from 6 to 8:30 PM at the Montante Cultural Center located at 2001 Main Street. 

The public is invited to hear expert speakers on Buffalo's first manufacturing district, the innovative Larkin Company, world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Larkin Administration Building, and the

The Stiletto Run is calling all stiletto shoe wearers to join in for a good cause, whether you are a walker or a runner. The 4th annual 5K Stiletto Run is being hosted by ShoeFly and Celebrate Buffalo, on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Pre-registration for the event is $25 or $30 on the day of the event. In 2010, the event raised over $6k to benefit The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

According The Ovarian Cancer

After you've had your fill of brew during Buffalo Beer Week, you can look forward to another regional event based on all things edible. There's a big buzz when it comes to sourcing our food locally - more and more restaurants are going to the farm community (status of farms) to supply them with fresh, organic produce, meats, etc. Just look at the number of farmers markets that have sprung up, with more on their way. For

Buffalo Beer Week is underway. What does that mean for the average beer drinking Joe? It means that it's time to put down the Coors and the Bud for a few days in order to try out some of the regional micro brews that have been making it onto the scene as of late. Buffalo Beer Week not only honors the beer drinkers who go out of their way to support the craft beer industry, it also pays tribute to the establishments that continue to carry the signature seasonals and the always flavorful favorites. Try something regional... try something new... try to

By Samantha Murphy:

For Anna Kaplan, owner of Sempre Vintage, selling vintage clothing is not just a business, it's a passion. Sempre Vintage, located at 1396 Hertel Avenue, is celebrating its one year anniversary in business this month.

"I'm a vintage clothes lover and wearer," Kaplan said. "I hadn't found a good vintage outlet in Buffalo. Here it's mostly Amvets or places like Amvets."

Sempre Vintage is actually run out of another store, Webb Trading Company, owned by Kristen Webb. The Webb Trading Company specializes in selling quality vintage furniture.

Saturday turned out to be a stellar day for activities along Buffalo's waterfront. The Erie Basin Marina was the beneficiary of having Steve's Clams open and conducting a steady business. While seafood lovers enjoyed their clams casino, ocean kayaks headed out from the Inner Harbor thanks to an increased selection of personal water crafts offered at BFLO Harbor Kayak. I would imagine that by this time next year, kayak adventurers

By Thea Hassan:

The Buffalo Maritime Center has announced intentions to relocate to a permanent location at 1569 Niagara Street.

The group has been in five locations in 20 years, the most recent being the leased space at 1250 Niagara Street. The Buffalo Maritime Center has raised $45,000 towards the purchase of a permanent building, with another $65,000 needed in order to seal the deal.

The new building, at 24,000 square feet, will be able to accommodate the spacial needs for the Maritime Center to facilitate

Clarence Clemons, legendary saxophonist for the E Street Band, died today from complications resulting from a stroke. It's a sad day for music fans everywhere. 
With the passing of the Big Man, it turns out the last ever show for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band was at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. Many E Street watchers anticipated the Buffalo show might be the last because of Clemons's fading health, and, as a result, many famous Bruce fans flew

By Jessica Edwards:
 
How do you typically spend a Saturday afternoon? If it isn't putting together a team of four, using your iPhone or Android to crack QR codes while bouncing around downtown and the waterfront for a chance to win $400 cash...then you're missing out!
 
Citybration is taking place next weekend (June 23-26), and there are some great events taking place to showcase our city.  We are particularly excited to introduce a new addition to this year's line up: a QR Coded Scavenger Hunt!
 
This is a new approach to an old classic.