Only one piece of news for you to consume during your morning grumpy today. 1. Today, Reddit, Wikipedia, and hundreds of other large websites will go dark in protest of two proposed laws making their way through the halls of Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House of Representatives and the PROTECT [...]
The Morning Grumpy – 1/18/2012
on January 18th, 2012
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
on January 18th, 2012
When they’re not insulting our NATO allies, the Republican “candidates” for President accuse Democrats of waging “class warfare”, and equate criticism of the vulture capitalist superwealthy with assault on free-market capitalism itself. They think that if they keep yelling “socialism” – an untrue charge that hasn’t stuck – that they can find electoral success, enabling [...]
New Mental Health Clinic Opens on Medical Campus
on January 18th, 2012
Buffalo General Hospital's Behavioral Health Department has opened its new "Patrick P. Lee Foundation After Hours Clinic." The clinic, made possible by a $363,746 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation, is an alternative for those struggling with mental or behavioral health issues. Previously, people had to wait for an appointment with their physician or endure long waits at an emergency room for intervention. It is designed to divert individuals from seeking urgent behavioral health services from a hospital emergency department.
The clinic is located at Kaleida Health's Behavioral Services building at 1010 Main Street. Kaleida signed a long-term lease for the renovated building that is owned by Ellicott Development. Bryant and Stratton previously occupied the property.
The clinic is primarily for people experiencing behavior or a pattern of symptoms that -if left untreated-may escalate into a crisis in the near future, need to be linked with additional mental health services, or show symptoms of psychological and social problems that disrupt daily living.
The Patrick P. Lee Foundation After Hours Clinic is the only one of its kind in Western New York and is open Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, one in four-or approximately 57.7 million Americans-struggle with some form of mental illness and one in 17 suffer from serious mental illness.
BYP Preservation Happy Hour at Essex Pub Tonight
on January 18th, 2012
Come out and join preservationists, urban planners, architects, and laymen for a great drinks and even better conversation about historic preservation in Buffalo. Buffalo's Young Preservationists (BYP) are hosting their monthly happy hour at the Essex Street Pub (530 Rhode Island Street) tonight from 6pm to 9pm. It's a casual event with great opportunities for networking and discussing future BYP projects and events.
Buffalo's Young Preservationists is an inclusive group that welcomes interested young people from all related fields to join in celebrating our region's built history through preservation-related events as well as innovative new partnerships to specifically engage this generation in preservation and redevelopment.
Zero-Sum Brinksmanship by Majority Results in 2,000 Page “Megabus”
on January 18th, 2012
 | Zero-Sum Brinksmanship by Majority Results in 2,000 Page "Megabus" On Friday, Rep. Slaughter spoke on the House Floor about the proposed me... |
Officials investigate reported chlorine leak
on January 18th, 2012
Palano in final season; Timon to be in good hands
on January 18th, 2012
South Buffalo school has been focus of longtime coach and athletic director for nearly four decades.
Yak Car Pic of the Day
on January 18th, 2012
Although it’s difficult to tell from this photo, this 1971 Chevy Chevelle Concours station wagon sat near the top of the heap of Chevelle wagons for the model year. This green example looks as though it’s slowly morphing into a shade of brown as it sits in a Niagara Falls parking lot. Nice use of [...]
High winds kill power to thousands across WNY
on January 17th, 2012
Cold front brings gusts of more than 50 mph
SPCA probe’s independence is doubted
on January 17th, 2012
Newfane Republican says connections between the two agencies could hamper investigation of alleged animal abuse and mismanagement.
Maid of the Mist future up in the air
on January 17th, 2012
The Canadian government could award a 25-year lease to another company, possibly with different ideas for the real estate around the cataracts.
Lake-effect storm roars into region
on January 17th, 2012
Winds clocked at more than 70 mph as weather forecasters see up to a 8 inches of snow coming soon to traditional snow belt.
Bills GM Buddy Nix “Not Against” Drafting A Quarterback
on January 17th, 2012
There are some Bills fans who have already alreadywritten off the 2012 season simply because it’s very likely Ryan Fitzpatrick will return as starting quarterback. (That seems silly to me, but that’s beside the point right now.)
Well, those Fitz-hating fans might have a small glimmer of hope that someone else will get a chance to take the QB reins in 2012.
When asked if the Bills would take a quarterback in the 2012 NFL Draft, Buffalo GM Buddy Nix refused to rule it out:
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GARTH: Ruff Has To Lead Team Through Tough Times
on January 17th, 2012
Lindy Ruff's emotions have gotten the better of him at times this season. Look, its understandable. Losing is a painful process. Pain is weakness leaving the body.Today after practice in Chicago, Ruff opened up and spoke about digging his team out of t...
Extra school funding will hinge on teacher evaluations
on January 17th, 2012
Overall budget released today proposes to spend $131.9 billion.