You're probably familiar with WGR550 - it's an AM radio station and yes people still listen to AM radio. WGR, the leading sports talk radio station in WNY, occasionally strays from sports - a completely understandable decision given how dismal the Buffalo sports scene can get. 
Today, WGR staff engaged in one of their much-talked about drafts. During Schopp and the Bulldog, Mike Schopp, Bulldog, Greg Bauch and Jeremy

How often does consensus happen?  Not too often.  And if Canalside and the Peace bridge have taught us anything, its that we can let disagreements waste a LOT of time.

With the clock ticking on our federal government's debate regarding the debt ceiling, now seems like the right time to ask: How do our beliefs affect our ability to compromise?

My propositions, for your discussion:

First, the presumption behind the question: Sometimes, compromise is necessary, and said ability is one worth having, especially in a pluralistic society.  The perfect really

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by Suzanne Colligan:

Originally published in 1957 and now in a new, expanded edition published in 1995, the basis of an Oscar award-winning documentary short, and a perennial on school reading lists, Mrs. Klein's memoir of surviving the Holocaust is a worthy read for adults, too.

The former Buffalo area resident chronicles her teen years in Poland when Germany invaded in 1939.  Her idyllic childhood is lost as her family adjusts to living in their basement under the watchful eye of the Nazis.  Before being

Everybody's talking about money this week.  Federally, we need to borrow more of it, on a local level, Chris Collins is proud to have some left over.  How much money you have says a lot about what you believe, but not nearly as much as what you do with it.

That's why I am so encouraged by West Side Stories. 

Ok, Is this the saddest face you have ever seen?????  LOKI has been through the wringer and back again.  He was found as a stray by another agency who called us when they became full to take him.  This 2 year old grey/white tabby is bony and thin and needs to put some meat on his bones.  He loves to cuddle, play, chase balls and he is also cat friendly.  He will be a very handsome young man once he fills out and gets hugs and kisses every day. 

Loki is tested for feline leukhemia/FIV and is negative, neutered, had rabies/distemper vaccinations, dewormed,

In an effort to partner tourism related opportunities with the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York State, the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. (NTCC), unveiled plans Friday to hold a group wedding ceremony on July 25 in Niagara Falls as well as a new 'Rainbow Romance' package on the agency's Niagara-USA.com reservation system.

The event, which is aimed at highlighting the passage of the marriage equality act, is expected to be one of the first official LGBT group wedding ceremonies in New York State. This wedding ceremony, being held at Niagara Falls State Park, will

Kicking-off the official countdown to same-sex marriage - 7.24.11 - I LOVE NEW YORK launched its "Save the Date" campaign today, featuring online wedding and honeymoon packages designed to unite couples and businesses and establish New York as a premier destination location for same-sex weddings.

By visiting www.ILOVENY.com, couples looking to plan their dream wedding in New York State will have an array of world-renowned travel destinations to select - from Niagara Falls to Long Island - and inspiring wedding packages across all seasons. Additionally,

By Sara M. Zak

Painting for Preservation (P4P)'s most recent Art-In at Lyth Cottage, a Preservation Ready Sites (FB) location, attracted artists, residents, and intentioned observers to the Hamlin Park neighborhood on Buffalo's East Side. The historic home, ca.1886, was recently purchased as part of the City of Buffalo Homestead Program by a young East Aurora resident eager to add Lyth Cottage to the

Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every Sunday, we run a homeless pet spotlight to help these animals find a good home with a loving family. Please consider adopting an animal...

This handsome "hunk of love" is an 11 month old, long hair orange kitty who is looking for love.  Not only is he a big fuzzy teddy bear, he loves to play, be carried around

The "Shutterbug Series" on the Buffalo Unscripted filming schedule will allow participants to access areas of historic properties that are normally off limits to the public.  Whether you are a professional photographer or just old building lovers with a point-and-shoot camera, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will be giving folks an opportunity to have their own "off limits" experiences inside some true Buffalo icons.

There will be five options, and space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.  In addition to getting a tour and being allowed to have fun

Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every Sunday, we run a homeless pet spotlight to help these animals find a good home with a loving family. Please consider adopting an animal...

Meet the Sisters!

These two 1.5 year old sisters are bonded at the hip.  The have come to us together and they want to find a new home together. 

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Staff Review by P. Foley:

Any Children's Librarian will tell you they've met someone just like Ian.  He's the "different" kid, the bounce-off-the-wall annoying kid, and a voracious reader.  He's also the kid they want to SAVE.  In the book The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai, Children's Librarian Lucy Hull, in order to save him, kidnaps 10-year-old Ian Drake - or is it the other way around?

The adventure that follows spins out of control and could - or some might say should - very well land our dear librarian

The Merchant of Venice has been making the rounds.  Last year it was superstar Al Pacino as Shylock in the Public Theatre's production in Central Park (later transferred to a limited Broadway run) This year the Royal Shakespeare Company's production at Stratford-Upon-Avon features superstar  Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard to you Star Trek junkies).  And now in Delaware Park, Buffalo's own superstar,  Saul Elkin, takes on the troublesome role of Shylock in a wonderful, animated, and soulful production directed by Brian Cavanagh.

Mr. Cavanagh, best known as Buffalo's

Expedia.com ranked it as the most in demand hotel in New York State. And there is no doubt that the Embassy Suites in Avant at 200 Delaware Avenue has enjoyed great success since its opening in July 2009. In response to this success, Uniland Development Company expanded the hotel this year into the eighth floor of Avant adding 29 rooms to the already 153-room hotel.

The  Inaugural Lord Bedlington Cup Football (Soccer) Match and cup presentation is tonight, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. The match will highlight the Bedlington football club's week long visit to Western New York, which also will include youth soccer clinics conducted by players from Bedlington and FC Buffalo earlier this week and with the Terriers and Niagara United in Niagara Falls, Canada on July 2.

Tonight's match will be held at  Robert E. Rich Sr. All-High Stadium, 2885 Main

By: Amanda McLaughlin

"Art measured by running time, not inches or centimeters:" The Albright-Knox's upcoming exhibition Videosphere: A New Generation highlights pieces constantly in motion, the first exhibition of works in new media drawn extensively from the gallery's permanent collection.  Organized by Albright-Knox Curator for the Collection Holly E. Hughes, the exhibition, as described in a statement, "will be seen as one of the largest exhibitions of work in new media."

The exhibition will include works in videotape, video installation, film, sound

Second Chance Sheltering Network, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal rescue group serving the Western New York area.  Their goal is to help place homeless animals while simultaneously helping interested individuals find a new furry companion.  Every Sunday, we run a homeless pet spotlight to help these animals find a good home with a loving family. Please consider adopting an animal...

Doesn't this face say it all??  Joey was found in the West Seneca area when his owner moved out and left him and many other cats to fend for themselves.  We were notified

INSIDIOUS, by Ibn Shabazz, is a powerful cautionary tale woven deeply into the fabric of the modern urban arena of substance abuse and the "Down Low", the secretive world of African American gay sex.  Road Less Traveled describes INSIDIOUS as the story of  " a man (who) struggles against his darkest demons... as personified by a charismatic street hustler who will not take "no" for an answer.  An unflinchingly potent tour through the inner hell of addiction."  And so it is.

Mr. Shabazz's story is not a pretty one, but it is a compelling one, a tragedy which shines

Fashion Maniac: Cheryl Gorski, Managing Editor - June 2011 - Keeping tabs on Buffalo's fashion industry, including models, catwalks, retailers, designers, stylists, visual merchandisers and jewelers.

FASHION MANIAC TEAM:

Features Editor : Cassie Elsaesser
All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl Gorski
Copy Editor : Chris Alfiero
Stylist : Cassie Elsaesser
MakeUp :  Dani Weiser
Hair Stylist : Whitney Curry
Casting Director : Kimberly Cohen
Prop Stylist  : Todd Warfield, Lucy Mancuso, Michael Merisola
 
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By S. Ohanesian:

Jerry Seinfeld performed stand up comedy Friday night, on stage at Shea's Buffalo Theater, entertaining the crowd as if he were one of Buffalo's very own. 

Seinfeld thanked the crowd for coming out, acknowledging that going out per se, is not always an easy thing to do.  He descriptively appreciated what each and every one of the attendees that night had pondered and thought about as we planned and mentally mapped out the little to do's on our lists throughout the day yesterday, leading up to our plans to watch Jerry Seinfeld perform live,