Elena Cala Buscarino
In an 8-page response of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy regarding the Peace Bridge Expansion Project- Section 106 - Adverse Effect Finding, Olmsted attorney Arthur J. Giacalone has told the Public Bridge Authority that they haven't done a good job of the draft of their Environmental Impact Study (DEIS). The crux of the response according to Olmsted Conservancy President and CEO Thomas Herrera-Mishler is that the PBA DEIS doesn't take into account the original vision of the Olmsted-designed Front Park, its environment and its importance to the community at large.
"It's our job to protect this Olmsted park that was put there primarily for its view," stated Herrera-Mishler. "The PBA has left itself open to review and second-guessing in the amateur way they've gone about this--their 'get it done' and 'good is good enough' attitude."
Saying that "Buffalo deserves bett…
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The University at Buffalo released a draft of its comprehensive plan for its three campuses yesterday. In the plan, the North Campus would be the heart of the university's academic core, the Downtown Campus will be part of the "Medical Corridor" and the South Campus will hold the professional schools. The three components are as follows:
Downtown: medical education, clinical care, health sciences research, and research and development.
South: center of professional education in law, education, social work, executive education, and architecture and planning.
North: the academic heart of the university for the College of Arts and Sciences, the core of the undergraduate experience at UB, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The hardest aspect of this reconfiguration will be moving the medical campus, bu…
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The City's Lafayette Ice Rink on Tacoma Avenue will be getting nearly $200,000 in city-funded capital improvements according to a statement by Mayor Byron W. Brown.
The money will go toward the first significant infrastructure improvements to the sports facility since it was opened in 1989. In accordance with the mayor's 2009 Capital Budget recommendations to the Common Council, improvements would include $168,000 for the installation of new ice rink dasher boards and protective glass in the Lafayette Rink.
Earlier this year, the Mayor announced that the city would provide $20,000 in capital funds for the construction of a new Zamboni cement pad and drainage system, which ensured that no dirt would be tracked onto the rink’s ice surface that typically caused delays in rink cleaning and ice time for hockey teams renting the rink.
“These capital budget funds – both the…
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Though it’s always hockey season here in Buffalo, winter brings an added glee to the sport – it’s the season the sport was created in. Since the sport was created in the cold of winter, it seems it gains a bit more attention when the temperature begins to drop. Not only does hockey take an added shine, but ice skating in general gets a peak in interest. People want to take their sweetheart to the rink – indoor or outdoor – have those time honored smiles and laughs as they grip each others arms and both tumble onto their rumps and then head for hot cocoa. It is the perfect time of year to offer a chance to learn how to skate.
The Police Athletic League (PAL) of Buffalo figured that out and are partnering with a couple of community agencies to bring Learn to Skate programs to Bud Bakewell Rink in Riverside Park and the Timothy J. Burvid Rink in Cazenovia Park. At the Bak…
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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…
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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: …
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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…
