Western New Yorkers are once again being asked to open their hearts for their neighbors with a yearly appeal issued by Entercom Communications and partners:  The “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” campaign is underway.
Hearts for the Homeless, the…

I never thought that I would be telling BRO readers to head to a pharmacy in search of gifts for the holidays. That’s because all of the pharmacies that exist today pretty much look and feel like sterile, big box, plop architecture, generic me…

Western New York is receiving over $100 million from New York State for a long list of different projects. While there is a lot of money being spread throughout the region, Erie County alone is getting over $51 million of the $100.3 million.
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Lagerhaus 95 opened this week much to the delight of throngs of Sabres fans who stopped in to see the Cobblestone District’s newest watering hole (see history). Although I stopped in on a non-game night, there was still a lively crowd at the b…

Everyone needs to take a relaxing Robot Holiday at least once a year. The stress of human life can be oh so taxing. This Sunday consider retiring to the Sportsmens Tavern on Amherst Street to take in the clicks, buzzes and zaps of Robot Holida…

Western New York Immediate Care is opening its fifth area facility and its first urgent care center within Buffalo city limits on Monday.  The free-standing, fully-staffed facility is located at 2497 Delaware Avenue in North Buffalo.&nbsp…

There’s a pop-up shop on Elmwood and that makes me happy. I’ve been reading about successful pop-up shops in other cities and felt that it was due time that Buffalo landed one or two. A pop-up shop is a store or boutique that sets up in a comm…

No, it’s not what you might think. This hockey night is dedicated to rallying support for the Buffalo Pond Hockey Committee (BPHC) – a group of guys and girls who have one mission: to create outdoor skating rinks in Buffalo. The group has alre…

So what’s a little snow when you’re planning on running a 5K race? Nothing when you’re referring to the annual Freezer 5K Run/Walk in the Cobblestone District. Buffalo is a runner’s town, and when the temperature takes a dip, there are races t…

After a series of ups and downs, many Qs and finally some As, a bit of head scratching, disappointment and then relief, Canvas@1206 has opened on Hertel (see history). Originally slated to open in downtown Buffalo, the restaurant ultimate…

Burning Books is one of the newest businesses to call Buffalo’s West Side home, setting up shop this September at the corner of Connecticut and 15th Streets. Co-owners Theresa Baker-Pickering, Leslie Pickering and Nate Buckley offer not o…

National Grid understands the importance of celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, and warm, colorful lighting.  While the current economic climate may be imposing for many customers especially during the holidays, by fol…

By Kimberly Balicki and Sarah Bishop:It has been 63 years since the Universal Declaration on Human Rights has been adopted. Since that time, there has been a collective awakening of nations towards making human rights a reality in both word an…

By Kyle Gunn-Taylor:Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman, Marc-Andre Gragnani, blindly threw the puck across the offensive zone intending to hit Christian Ehrhoff, instead Philadelphia buzz saw Claude Giroux cut down the Sabres overtime momentum, …

Buffalo merchandise shops come and go. Everyone loves Buffalo items to give to loved ones for the holidays, but the question is, “Where do you find good, quality Buffalo goods?” Graphic Designer Michael Morgulis has been on the scene, creating…