After facing expensive environmental cleanups with Hickory Woods and the city's initial Sycamore Village plan, City Hall decided it could avoid similar problems by requiring extensive soil remediation whenever a new home is built on property provided by the city.
Developers critical of city regulations calling for soil remediation
on March 8th, 2010
Sycamore residents devoted to East Side revitalization
on March 8th, 2010
They are school administrators, corrections officers and flight attendants, willing to take a chance on investing in one of the most expensive housing developments located in one of the poorest parts of Buffalo.
The houses that City Hall built
on March 8th, 2010
Buffalo spent $30 million over the past quarter century to help people buy homes they couldn't otherwise afford as part of the city's attempt to rebuild blighted communities.
OL Green signs with Bills
on March 8th, 2010
One free agent visit was all offensive tackle Cornell Green would need. He had other visits lined up after Buffalo, but after his meetings with the Bills staff he was ready to sign on the dotted li...
Sweet Sounds @ Sugar City
on March 8th, 2010
There is a show coming to Buffalo this Thursday that you should catch. First of all, the venue is Sugar City, one of Allentown's most eclectic venues. That means that it's going to be an intimate show - a real close-up showing of the band Sgt. Dunbar and the Hobo Banned. What's interesting about the band is that it started off its music career as a group of internet street musicians, traveling around Albany and posting their performances online.
Anytime someone can tell me that a band that draws comparisons to Neutral Milk Hotel is playing at a venue like Sugar City... and that the instruments of choice include trumpets, coronets, a tuba, banjos, a saw and a typewriter... then you can sign me up. Joining in on the action will be Buffalo's Reverend Soapbox and the Rabble Rousers along with Lucubrae. It all takes place in Allentown at Sugar City with the sounds starting at 8pm. Be sure to check out Sugar City website for details.
*Show starts at 8 pm, with the five dollar cover going to support future Sugar City projects. The Sugar City gallery will be open throughout the evening.
Sugar City
19 Wadsworth
Buffalo NY 14201
CURSIVE PACKS MOHAWK PLACE
on March 8th, 2010
BRO Submission By Brandon Schlia:
Mohawk at near capacity was a nice surprise for a Sunday night show. That's the fortunate part about a band like Cursive, they're on the fringe of recognition which allows them to operate in the small venue circuit while still packing the room with die hard fans. We watched with a secret pleasure as the Sold Out sign went up and the stragglers were turned away.
The bill featured a cast of well established local musicians. Opening was Paul's Grandfather, a indie-folk band centered on the songwriting of three talented young ladies, Becca Ryskalczyk, Katie Preston, and Karrah Teague. As each took a turn leading, they were complimented by unlikely instrumentation including cello, and a saw played with a bow (that's right, like the tool for cutting trees). Following them was All Of Them Witches, a prog-rock guitar-fest. Featuring members of A Hotel Nourishing and Red Tag Rummage sale, Cameron Rogers, Phillip Freedenberg and Vic Lazar formed an intricate delivery of guitar tapping and turn on a dime rhythm. Most notable was the synced facial gesticulations and finger tapping of Freedenburg. His expressions moved so furiously it almost looked like the riff was coming from his mouth.
Lastly, Cursive took the stage and proceeded to execute one of the best live sets of music I've seen. After 2 bands and all the wait around time, I usually find myself tired of standing in a crowded bar by the time the headliner's set is halfway through. Their performance had virtually no down time. They managed to link nearly every song together fluidly. I was floored by their control over every element in the mix; the way they played on their dynamic options and worked all the rhythmic accents. It was quite clear that they've been doing exactly this for many years and are well versed in the tricks of the trade.
They seemed to favor the older material for their set list, and kept their latest effort, "Mama I'm Swollen," to a minimal. Judging by the level of energy, everyone was quite please with this. But, the highlight of the night had to be "What Have I Done" off the aforementioned record. You could tell that the band has a deeper interest in the songs fresher to them, and Tim Kasher's vocal delivery was powerfully genuine for this reason as he crooned: "the best years of my life were spent waiting on the best years of my life!"
Rather than take the usual five minute break before returning to the stage for the encore, Kasher took a few minutes break to chat, and self deprecate. "I'm usually that asshole at the party who keeps talking to you and you have to think, 'how am I going to get out of here? I'll tell him I have to go to the bathroom." It was nice listening to the mind of a talented artist stream out some consciousness. It also had another noticeable affect, it made him human. Undoubtedly idolized by a room of 300 hundred fans, he maintains his insecurities and it connected the crowd and the artist even more than the music could.
Cursive is reputable for many reasons. They're signed to Saddle Creek, a label responsible for cornering the market on the unique singer songwriter. They've been relentlessly touring, and releasing albums over the course of 15 years, helping to define the indie sound of post-emo. They have the experience, the chops, the presence of mind to make good musical decisions for translating their recorded music into a ballsy live effort. It was a pleasure to have them in Buffalo.
Mohawk Place
47 East Mohawk Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-1706
(716) 855-3931
Sports Insiders: Sat 3/6/10
on March 8th, 2010
Joe Major with Rodney McKissic from the MAAC Tournament, and Allen Wilson in studio.
Allegany County has ties to downstate killing
on March 8th, 2010
A woman charged with killing her daughter near White Plains has family ties to the town of Cuba in Allegany County, according to a story on The Journal News' Web site.
Art: Photographs of Buffalo Architecture
on March 8th, 2010
BRO Submission by Susan Braun:
Biff Henrich will have a solo exhibition of photographs entitled Surrounded by Art: Photographs of Buffalo Architecture in the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery beginning March 12th and running until April 17, 2010. The exhibit will feature images of well-known architectural landmarks in the city.
Mr. Henrich has exhibited extensively at galleries and museums around the country including The Contemporary Art Museum of Houston, The Visual Studies Workshop, The California Museum of Photography, Artist Space, and the Albright Knox Art Gallery. His work is part of many collections including the Albright Knox Art Gallery, The Burchfield Penney Art Center, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Light Work Gallery, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Castellani Art Museum.
He has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship on two separate occasions and also participated in a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship. Mr. Henrich was a former director of CEPA Gallery and now is a member of the Board of Directors. Currently, he is the co-owner of a commercial photography and print graphics company here in Buffalo called Keystone Film Productions, Inc.
Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery
617 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203
716-852-2356
Open M-F: 9 - 5; Sat: 10 - 2
www.visitbuffaloniagara.com
Derby man convicted of fraud
on March 8th, 2010
A Derby man who claims America's monetary system is a fraud was convicted of fraud himself after a jury trial at U.S. District Court.
Buffalo Style: Sat 3/6/10
on March 8th, 2010
Hosted by Christina Abt: buffalo style 03-06-10
Aside from serving as the High Holy Month for the Irish, March is officially dedicated to honoring women. In recognition of that fact, Buffalostyle will focus this month on bringing you stories about WNY women who play a significant role in our community, as part of the media that reports, monitors and informs us.
This week, we’ll focus on the media realm of television, bringing you three women whose faces and names are well known, but whose media work is diverse from one another.
Linda Pellegrino is the host of AM Buffalo (WKBW Ch 7) and has been bringing a daily slice of WNY life into our homes every morning for the last 20 years. Linda has seen a lot of change …in the television industry and in our community…and she will chat with us about those changes from her ever-upbeat perspective.
Victoria Hong serves as the anchor of the Wake-UP Show and the Noon News (WIVB Ch 4). It’s a role that regularly requires her to multi-task—getting the interview, writing the copy and delivering the story… often at the ungodly hour of 5am!!. Victoria has been part of the WNY Media community for 15 years and will chat with us about the responsibilities of women in local media that have evolved in that time.
Mary Friona is like the energizer bunny in her on-air role on Daybreak (WGRZ Ch 2.) Not only does she report on stories ranging from dramatic weather events to life and death news, she also conducts the “Two Thumbs” product tests that have become so popular. And what also Mary brings to the WNY media scene is her natural, everywoman appeal that makes viewers feel as if they are connecting with their best friend. This lively lady will chat with us about her role as the new breed of reporter who not only reports the news, but also blogs to engage viewers.
To round out the show, Bass Reeves will feature The Reign of Kindo on his Download music segment, and of course, we’ll play Didya know? With Z…
Parent Talk: Sat 3/6/10
on March 8th, 2010
Hosted by Linda O’Connor. PARENT TALK
Image via Wikipedia
Weighty Backpacks: Are They Straining School Kids’ Backs?
A look at the effects of strapping a heavy backpack on a child’s back, including tips on how to avoid back problems. We’ll talk with chiropractor Dr. Ron Reeb with the All Natural Chiropractic Center about the problems associated with heavy backpacks and learn how heavy is safe and discuss how to reduce the risk of chronic shoulder, neck and back pain from a weighty backpack.