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Canisius College purchased HealthNow's former headquarters at 1901 Main Street yesterday from Uniland Development Co. The three-story building will be transformed into Science Hall, an interdisciplinary science center. Canisius paid $18.45 million for the building and an adjacent parking ramp. HealthNow relocated to downtown in 2007.
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City officials and project partners celebrated the completion of the first fifteen homes at Sycamore Village yesterday. Work started on the project at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Sycamore Street one year ago. When complete, the development will include 20 market rate homes and four low to moderate-income units, many built along a new street, Sydni Lane, and fronting a landscaped common area.
wednesday november 19th 2008
December 1 as World AIDS Day
John Carocci
In 1988 a global summit of health officials designated December 1 as World AIDS Day, a day to focus international attention on the pandemic and remember those lost to the disease. December 1, 2008 will mark the 20th observance of World AIDS Day, and despite increased public awareness and advances in prevention and treatment, AIDS continues to be one of the most destructive epidemics in history.
AIDS Community Services of Western New York is planning a day-long program of events for World AIDS Day, including a display of nearly 100 fabric memorial panels which make up the Mending of the Hearts project. The ACS front lawn will also be blanketed by 452 red ribbons, one for each client lost to AIDS since the agency was established in 1983. For a complete schedule of World AIDS Day events, please send email here. For more informat…
queenseyes
Holiday spending might be a bit tougher this year, so you better make sure that the gifts are a bit more meaningful. What could be more meaningful that a signed book about Buffalo to give to loved ones who are living out of town at the moment? Or maybe someone has just moved back and is hoping to become more familiar with the area. Even better, why not give a signed Buffalo book to someone who has been talking about moving back. Give them the push that they need... give them one of the many books that will be available at the Historical Society on Saturday, November 29th (noon to 2pm).
Along with the titles, 25 local authors will be on hand to sign the covers. It's your chance to talk to the authors and ask questions about their writing styles or the content that they chose. The following authors and titles will be featured: …
buffalorising
When you think of the holidays, do you think of gingerbread houses? If you don't maybe it's because you never experienced the professionally-made houses featured each year at the historic Gilda's Club mansion on Delaware Avenue. It's a wonderful chance to dive into the holiday season and support a worthy cause at the same time. Here's Christa's take on the event from last season:
For any home cook that likes to make the simplest of candies or decorate cakes, Gilda's Club of WNY will be hosting its 5th annual holiday event which combines the display of compelling gingerbread houses along with the opportunity to purchase fine handcrafted items from local artists.
Gingerbread, Gifts and Glitz is truly a joy. It is a real treat to tour the beautiful interior of Gilda's House, while perusing the fant…
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Game and word lovers are asked to shake their tile bags and rack their brains while assisting others during Scrabble® Fest 2009, a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County. Literacy Volunteers holds Scrabble® Fest every year in February and March as a means for people to have fun during the dreary winter days and to use words to support literacy.
Specifically, Literacy Volunteers is calling for hosts—anyone in the Buffalo area—to open their homes to family and friends to play the popular board game Scrabble® with each guest making a donation to Literacy Volunteers. One winner from each party will be invited to a final Scrabble® Party on March 7, 2009 to determine one winner. The Scrabble®-Off will also be a giant public party for anyone interested in attending and playing Scrabble® .
Anyone interested in hosting a party or participating in th…
Thomas Tarapacki
Whether you’re a competitive runner hoping to finish the 8K course in less than a half-hour, or a recreational runner who plans a leisurely run dressed as a caterpillar or a pink flamingo, the YMCA Turkey Trot is the race for you. For more than a hundred years the YMCA Turkey Trot has attracted countless runners of all abilities to what has become an annual Thanksgiving morning tradition. It is, in fact, the oldest continually run footrace in North America. (Check out this fun Turkey Trot slide show)
The 113th YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, beginning at 9:00AM. An entry costs $20 up to November 22nd, $25 up to November 26th, and $30 the day of the race. You can get information and register online at www.…
West Coast Perspective
Much-anticipated plans for the Canal Side development at the inner harbor should be unveiled soon. Benderson Development is expected to present its master plan and model for the project at the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation's (ECHDC) December meeting, tentatively scheduled for December 9th.
Benderson and a Canal Side committee formed by ECHDC have been working with Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn on project details. The planning and design firm has been under contract since early 2006 to create design guidelines for the Inner Harbor and Cobblestone Districts.
Eli George
The only way to spread the word about Buffalo is to share with others through some form of media the positive sides of the city. Everyone knows that’s what Buffalo Rising attempts to accomplish, but it seems every time the city is mentioned in a newspaper it is invariably about something negative – for example, here’s their favorite: snow. Though it may take awhile to make some headway with the papers, at least we can say we definitely have books on our side. Buffalo Heritage is a printing company whose mission is to promote Buffalo’s rich history.
Started in 2006, the company has become the proud printer of a number of books that showcase what the community that remained in Buffalo has to offer. They publish GardenWalk, Postcard Views, and PEACEPRINTS as well as a number of other books. Most recently, they are publishing “The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo,” by Mark …
tuesday november 18th 2008
The Ice Ball
queenseyes
Over the last few years I've waited until the last minute to figure out what to do for New Years. This year might be the same. It's rare that I hear about anything going on this early in the game, so I figured that I would share an event that I just heard about. This event especially piqued my interest because it's taking place at a venue that is perfect for a New Year's celebration. Any time someone chooses the Marcy Casino for a killer soiree (especially for such a magnanimous occasion), then why not try to support it. Did I mention that the night will include a Champagne toast at midnight, a photo booth, prom-style photo ops complete with cheesy backdrops, a butler serving hors d'oeuvres, live music, and unlimited beer and wine?
Each year BRO viewers start asking, "What's going on for New Years?" Well, here's the first party announcement. There's no dress code, but I would ho…
