The next installment on our preservation ready list of 10 buildings to save is the iconic Great Northern Grain Elevator at 250 Ganson Street. It is on the National Register of Historic places and was considered an engineering marvel when…
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on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Riverkeeper Proposes Green Infrastructure Solutions
on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Last Friday, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper held a technical briefing and review of their Green Infrastructure Solutions Plan to address sewer overflow issues in the city.The International Joint Commission that oversees the Great Lakes has identi…
Sabres vs. Flyers: Let’s Get it On (Video)
on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
No one in Buffalo needs another reason to hate Philadelphia. And no one should need extra motivation to get fired up for tonight’s Game 1. But in case you need that little extra something to get ready for this playoff series, here is a great v…
Construction Watch: Robertson Cataract Building
on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Conversion of the Robertson Cataract Building at S. Elmwood Avenue and W. Mohawk Streets is in full-swing. Vacant for a number of years, the revamped building will include a mix of residential and commercial space. Developer 100 S….
“Check Yo Nutz” Campaign returns for a second year at Canisius
on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Last year, Canisius College and Roswell Cancer Institute teamed up to promote the areas’ first testicular cancer awareness campaign known as “Check Yo Nutz”. Since then, the campaign has grown courtesy of Dr. Melissa Wanzer and her Health Comm…
Sale of Lyth Cottage Huge Win for East Side
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
The sale of the Lyth Cottage can not only be counted as a win for preservation, but also the east side as well. This historic building will once again see new life instead of seeing the landfill and serves as a prime example that people are wi…
Awards to Recognize Outstanding Preservation Efforts
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Preservation Buffalo Niagara Preservation is handing out its annual awards on May 19th at the Hyatt hotel. Nine awards will be presented at a luncheon to an array of projects and two individuals. It is a chance to celebrate stunnin…
Green Development Zone Wins International Sustainability Competition
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of State and the American Planning Association announced the three finalists in their Changemaker’s International Sustainable Urban Housing Competition.&nbs…
Fashion Maniac: Who did it?
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
FASHION MANIAC TEAM:Features Editor : Cassie Elsaesser All Photography & Managing Editor : Cheryl GorskiStylists : Cassie Elsaesser & Cameron Richard MakeUp : Dani WeiserHair Stylist : Whitney CurryProp Stylist : Todd…
Central Terminal Schedule Announced
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
With all of the recent hype regarding the future of the Central Terminal (Master Plan), it’s even more important that we support the myriad events and activities that take place there. Whether it’s for a clean up or to watch Those Idiots (phot…
THE LIBATION BEARERS: ELECTRA: SCREW YOU MOM!
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
(DISCLAIMER – The reviewer here, me, is married to one of the cast members, Theresa DiMuro-Wilber. But since most other reviewers in town don’t review this scrappy little company of actors, The Brazen Faced Varlets, I’ve taken upon mysel…
Central Wharf Expansion, New Events, Water Taxi, Lighthouse Repairs Approved
on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation’s (ECHDC) Board of Directors yesterday approved a slate of items that will begin to change the way that the public connects and interacts with the waterfront.
The board awarded a contract for a tem…
Plans for Aud Site, Canals and Market Hall Refined
on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Plans for the extended public canals in the inner harbor are coming into focus. Hilary Bertsch of EE&K Architects presented an overview of the latest plans for the project to the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation board today….
Las cosas claras y el chocolat espeso.
on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
After just two weeks of preparing for its newest location, Chow Chocolat opened its doors on Elmwood Avenue this morning bright and early (see back story). Coffee lovers will delight in knowing that the chocolate-inspired cafe opens at 7am and…
Brews and BBQ at Flying Bison Brewery
on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
“Brews and BBQ,” a fundraiser hosted by Seven Chances Inc. will be held at Flying Bison Brewery on Saturday April 16, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event will benefit Buffalo police officer Gary Sengbusch as well as other beneficiar…