Author: BRo Guest Authors

It’s not unusual for authors to come and go. Guest authors range from collegiate interns to writers who will be contributing for a short stint of time. Guest authors might also have a series in mind. Authors are encouraged to submit their ideas to BRO (Buffalo Rising Online), upon which time we will work with the writer towards a productive end.

Continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 3 years of covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 25,000 photos, shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s Photo-Essay: Modernism, Post-Modernism, Moderne Buffalo has its masterpieces of modern architecture: the houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, Buffalo City…

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AUTHOR: WILLIAM GRAEBNER Continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 3 years of covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 25,000 photos, shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s Photo-Essay: Betty Boop Walking the streets of Western New York, you’re more likely to see the…

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Author: Jason Geiger There is an underlying force that permeates the ground beneath the feet of Western New Yorkers.  Don’t start conjuring images of Stranger Things.  While not mystical, this permeating influence of “The City of Good Neighbors” can be measured by the number of “Buy Local” signs and proximity to the closest mom ‘n’ pop shop or restaurant. WNY is not anti-business but the love and trust of Queen City is rightfully weighted towards local establishments that reflect original homegrown flavor. East Aurora is a case study to this point. The EA village has seen franchise behemoths like Dunkin’,…

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Author: Becky Davis Under the vision of local vocalist “Jazzbird” Becky Davis and the owner of the Gypsy Parlor, Gabrielle Mattina, the jazz jam taking place on the first Monday of each month has become quite the hot spot for jazz in Buffalo. Since initially kicking off in June of 2022, the event now commands standing room only.  After over a year of pulling in steady crowds, with musicians attending despite all kinds of weather, the hosts have decided to add a featured artist each month. In addition to Becky Davis on vocals, the house band includes Bob White on keys, Abdul Rachmann on drums,…

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Author: William Graebner We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s Photo-Essay: The Bills With Buffalo’s Bills on the cusp of a…

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Author: Michael J. Billoni and Chris Kuwik “Listen to and partner with the people with disabilities as equals. They know what they need and have solutions to offer.” “I work at Amazon and in the winter I have to wait an hour in the snow for buses. If they do not come, I will have to pay for an Uber, which is expensive. Bus drivers will often see me waiting at a stop and leave me behind.” “More public transportation is needed in Springville. Jobs at People Inc. go unfilled because people can’t get there.” “My friends who must use…

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Author: William Graebner We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the first 30 months of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 20,000 photos, some of which are shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here. Today’s Photo-Essay: Store-Front and In-House Churches A 100-foot stretch of Leroy Avenue,…

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Author: Colleen Dunham The Prohibition era As the U.S. began its shift from a rural to an urban society at the end of the Civil War, saloons started to appear on street corners in poor and working class neighborhoods. In addition to alcohol, these saloons provided a place for political debate and union talk. That became a cause for concern among some of the more well-off classes. Organizations like the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement and the Anti-Saloon League regarded saloons as places of filth and corruption. They successfully combined propaganda, religion, and political coercion to make alcohol a divisive social…

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Author: Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz I was pleased to announce earlier this month that the Erie County Legislature unanimously approved my proposed 2024 county budget. This spending plan came together thanks to the legislators willing to work with my administration to pass a budget that addresses the needs of our community while at the same time is cognizant of the fiscal realities we are facing today. The adopted budget once again lowers county property taxes, something my administration has done for six consecutive years. As a result, Erie County’s property tax rate is now the lowest ever and…

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Author: Bert Gambini | UB News Center A major donation of historic objects by the Graycliff Conservancy Board of Directors to the University at Buffalo Libraries will add to the university’s already extensive Frank Lloyd Wright collection, further establishing UB as the most comprehensive source in Western New York for research materials related to the celebrated architect and his creative process. Over 370 objects originally owned by Darwin D. and Isabelle Martin, who commissioned Wright to build Graycliff, their summer home in Derby, New York, will be housed in the University Archives. The Martins’ granddaughter, Margaret Foster, gifted the artifacts…

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