The soon to open Genesee Gateway complex at the corner of Genesee and Oak streets has landed its first tenant. Congressmembers Brian Higgins and Chris Lee, joined leaders from Genesee Gateway, LLC and the U.S. Department of State, to ann…
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First Tenant Signed at Genesee Gateway
on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Millard Fillmore Dollar Coin Release
on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Today at 5PM, at Buffalo City Hall, Mayor Byron Brown, along with US Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart and UB President John Simpson, will unveil the newly minted, limited edition Millard Fillmore dollar coin.Following the event, the coins …
Theological Thursdays: Repentance
on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Yesterday, many Christians had ashes on their heads as a sign of repentance.Christians, however, are neither the first nor the only people to seek repentance. In fact, the idea of places ashes on our head is not found in uniquely Christi…
First Fridays Allentown – Comand Gets It!
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
A little over a week ago I attended one of the First Fridays Allentown events. Although we didn’t make it to many destinations that night, we did happen upon a pretty cool scene at Comand Solutions. What is especially interesting is that Coman…
Buffalo Common Council Highlights from February 16th, 2010
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
The Buffalo Common Council met yesterday, and for those of you who wonder what takes place in a council session, the following are highlights of the issues discussed and the steps taken.Wine in Grocery Stores: The Buffalo Common Council, echoi…
Residential Conversion Eyed for Church Property
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
A vacant north Buffalo church could soon be living space. Creative Structures Services Inc. is seeking City approvals to covert the North Park Presbyterian Church at 700 Parkside Avenue to market-rate apartments and a small amount of off…
Salsa in Buffalo: Get in on Salsa Sarah’s Classes
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Last week, BRO alerted readers to an upcoming Valentine’s Day salsa get together. Since seeing is believing, we wanted to let you know what you may have missed, while prompting you to vow never to miss another.2nd Cup was packed thi…
Rita Moreno with the BPO
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
While the Powder Keg Festival and Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament have all the City of Buffalo steeped in snow and ice and everything winter on the weekend of February 27th…consider thawing out with the eternal Latin hottie, Rita Moreno, …
ECHDC Approves Union Workforce
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) has entered into an agreement to exclusively utilize local union workforce projected to reduce overall project costs by more than $2.3 million Yesterday, the ECHDC board of directors a…
Tour the Erie Canal by Bike this Summer
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Registration is now open for a July 11th -18th 400-mile, cross-state bike tour along the Erie Canal. The eight-day tour will follow the canal from Buffalo to Albany.The Erie Canal corridor is designated a National Heritage Corridor, one of onl…
Forum: The Role of Government in Renewable Technology
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
On Friday, March 2nd, at Hallwalls, a very special forum will feature experts in the field of renewable technologies and environmental concerns.The forum, brought to you by Western New York Sustainable Energy Association will explore the role …
El Buen Amigo: The Good Friend
on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Join El Buen Amigo as they throw a fiesta to celebrate the work of Buffalo ReUse! It’s time for these two fine community organizations to come together for the sake of celebration.Buffalo ReUse works through green demolition to create jobs and…
The Etchings – volcanic, visceral
on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
There are few things that can come together as well as this indie rock outfit. Comprised of four members from different backgrounds, they meld each others unique styles to produce one of the most powerful albums to come out of this city.Rocco …
Winter at CUFF and the Wilson Street Farm
on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
by Dave Majewski.
This week I was able to lend a hand – and back and shoulders and thighs and pickup truck to the Curtiss Urban Farm Foundation (CUFF) and Mark and Janice Stevens from the Wilson Street Farm. We picked up various seeds an…
Captain Jack’s is Back
on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
First we waited and waited. Then they were here, and before we knew it, there was a mysterious “Gone Fishing” sign hung on the door, and Captain Jack’s was closed. ”A weekend excursion?” we wondered. Then, weeks turned into m…