Good times, great food, and charity go hand-in-hand in Buffalo and later this month you can be part of the fun. The Altamont Program on Wyoming Avenue is hosting a fundraiser with all proceeds going to help the Homeless U.S. Veterans that are staying at the Altamont facility and the remodeling of the kitchen in the building. The Altamont facility is located in the former rectory and convent of St. Matthew’s Church on the city’s east side. The event takes place on June 25th at Lagerhaus 95 located at 95 Perry, on the corner of Mississippi in the historic Cobblestone…
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The demolition is at a stand-still at the Bethlehem Steel Administration building in Lackawanna and tonight there will be a public hearing to discuss a multitude of different topics in regards to its future. The event is called, “A Public Hearing for Old North” where citizens and leaders come together for a discussion about the building’s fate. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the hearing beginning at 7pm at the VFW John B. Weber Post at 2909 South Park in Lackawanna, 14218. A newly formed advocacy organization whose co-founders are Lackawanna residents, the Lackawanna Industrial Heritage Group, is sponsoring the event. Volunteer opportunities…
This year as a part of the annual Citybration celebration, be sure to take part in the exciting waterfront scavenger hunt. The hunt will utilize the existing bike infrastructure along the waterfront to lead teams to their destinations. Meagan Baco is organizing the “Scanvenger Hunt” which will utilize smartphones that can scan QR codes for hints and information. She explains that, “The Citybration Scanvenger Hunt links history, health and hip Buffalo. Fun trivia about history, architecture and culture leads you from clue to clue along the Waterfront. You’ll start at Front Park and be surprised by just how connected our…
The experts from NYC and Buffalo are coming together for one night only to give you the best, most effective tips to green your building. Come to listen, learn and be inspired. Speakers for the event include, Shai Lauros, GreenHomeNYC, Fred Fellendorf and Bernice Radle, Buffalo Energy. The workshop takes place on Monday, June 18th at 7pm at Hallwalls (341 Delaware Avenue) and is free and open to the public. Are you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs? Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked…
Yesterday, Byron Brown came out publicly to oppose the pending demolitions on Busti Avenue by sending a letter to Governor Cuomo asking for his intervention to halt the demolitions. Below is the letter that Brown’s office issued as it was written to Governor Cuomo.Dear Governor Cuomo:I am writing to request that you join me in appealing to the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (PBA) to delay the planned demolitions of properties on Busti Avenue in the City of Buffalo scheduled to occur later this month.As you know, I partnered with your administration in forming a working group, which…
Demolition staging is taking place on Busti Avenue in preparation for removing multiple properties between Massachusetts and Vermont Streets. The majority of the block has already fenced off by the Public Bridge Authority including the landmarked Wilkeson house at 771 Busti. Efforts by residents to halt the demolition have gone unheard as the organization moves forward without any public hearing on the matter. Many concerned citizens, especially in the Prospect Hill neighborhood have been writing letters of support to Mayor Brown who has been seemingly absent throughout the whole thing. Below is an example of a letter written by a…
Demolition staging is taking place on Busti Avenue in preparation for removing multiple properties between Massachusetts and Vermont Streets. The majority of the block has already fenced off by the Public Bridge Authority including the landmarked Wilkeson house at 771 Busti. Efforts by residents to halt the demolition have gone unheard as the organization moves forward without any public hearing on the matter. Many concerned citizens, especially in the Prospect Hill neighborhood have been writing letters of support to Mayor Brown who has been seemingly absent throughout the whole thing. Below is an example of a letter written by a…
The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning unveiled a preview of the new zoning ordinance this morning. A series of Green Code neighborhood open houses starts tonight at Lafayette High School at 6 pm to discuss emerging details about the new form-based code, which is being written to build upon smart growth and sustainability principles.The report, A Preview of Buffalo’s New Zoning, is available here. According to the report, “Today, land use regulations in Buffalo are difficult to understand, reflect views that are out of touch with current lifestyle and development trends, and often stand in the way of quality investment. Buffalo’s zoning ordinance…
The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning unveiled a preview of the new zoning ordinance this morning. A series of Green Code neighborhood open houses starts tonight at Lafayette High School at 6 pm to discuss emerging details about the new form-based code, which is being written to build upon smart growth and sustainability principles.The report, A Preview of Buffalo’s New Zoning, is available here. According to the report, “Today, land use regulations in Buffalo are difficult to understand, reflect views that are out of touch with current lifestyle and development trends, and often stand in the way of quality investment. Buffalo’s zoning ordinance…
This post originally appeared on Views of BuffaloThe Bethlehem Steel Administration building got a temporary reprieve from demolition yesterday as preservationists have been publically advocating for the reuse of the historic structure. During the City Hall meeting in Lackawanna this past Tuesday, concerned citizens and preservationists were stonewalled during the meeting. The demolition of the building was not on the official agenda and as a result the group was told anyone who spoke out of turn would be held in contempt. Romaine Lillis, a longtime resident and member of the Lackawanna Historical Society, decided to speak about the demolition at…