PM Roundup: Friday, January 27

PM Roundup: Friday, January 27

Additional public input is being requested before the NFTA‘s proposed route changes take effect. A hearing is set for next Tuesday (1/31) in Buffalo’s Common Council Chamber, with Authority representatives expected to be on hand. The NFTA plans to cut bus service by about 14 …

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Eye on History Library Presentations

Eye on History Library Presentations

A series of six multimedia presentations entitled Eye on History will be presented by local African American writer and educator Eva M. Doyle at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo beginning Friday, February 10, 2012.  All of the programs are free and open to the …

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Congresswoman Hochul Urges Local Fire Stations To Apply For Funding Opportunities

NEW YORK’S 26TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today sent a letter to fire stations throughout New York’s 26th Congressional District urging them to apply for funding opportunities under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Eme…

Embracing Those in Need

Embracing Those in Need

Running a business is a challenging task. Spending time in a hospital is a challenging task. In Western New York, these two challenges intersect at the point of a needle…actually, two needles and bottomless baskets of yarn. Embraceable Ewe is a yarn shop located on …

Vintage Chic

Vintage Chic

by Buffalo’s style consultant, Erin Habes Past the iron gates and the tableside guacamole, nestled in the Elmwood Village there lies a cozy consignment shop called Second Chic, an oasis of prime vintage and gently worn clothing. Giving pieces a refreshing second life, Second Chic offers a collection of treasures worth seeking. Thanks to store manager …

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City Uses Bird Recordings To Reduce Crime

City Uses Bird Recordings To Reduce Crime

In Lancaster California (population 157,000) Mayor R. Rex Parris has installed 70 speakers along a half mile stretch of a city street and for the past 10 months has played bird songs blended with mellow synthesizer tones, five hours a day. According to an article …

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“Sister Wives” From Dykes of Hazard Variety hour

The Dykes of Hazard Variety Hour celebrates its Two year anniversary This February!

More info at dykesofhazardcomedy.com

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What The Friday: A Modest Proposal

What The Friday: A Modest Proposal

WTF?! What the Friday?!

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From Dictatorship to Democracy

From Dictatorship to Democracy A Conceptual Framework for Liberation All material appearing in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from Gene Sharp. Citation…

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Mychajliw Replacing O’Loughlin on Ch.2

Mychajliw Replacing O’Loughlin on Ch.2

Bill O’Loughlin is out, Stefan Mychajliw is in on Channel 2’s daily  noon debate show, which will have the more alliterative name of “2 Sides with (Kristy) Mazurek and Mychajliw.” According to sources, the NBC affiliate is expected to announce the switch Friday and it will take place on Monday. The same sources say that O’Loughlin prefers to work alone as he [...]

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Hochul And Slaughter React To DOD Announcement On Coming Defense Cuts And BRAC Commissions

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Representatives Kathy Hochul (NY-26) and Louise Slaughter (NY-28) today said they will continue to fight on behalf of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station after Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta made an announcement detailing d…

"Embrace The Difference" by Robyn Zimmer

"Embrace The Difference" by Robyn Zimmer

“I love Buffalo because it is small enough that there is always a connection to be found!” – Robyn Zimmer e-mailed me after perusing my Facebook page and realizing that my boyfriend taught both her kids English in high school.I had been put in contact …

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Questions Remain Unanswered, New Questions Arise: Senator Kennedy Pushes DOT to Fix Mistake that Cost WNY $167M

DOT Commissioner Leaves Questions Unanswered at Public Hearing
ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, D-58th District, has been fighting to get the Department of Transportation to fix a mathematical error they made when calculating regional aid a…

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First Niagara Reports Record 2011 Results

First Niagara Reports Record 2011 Results

– Operating EPS increased 13% to $0.98 in 2011, up from $0.87 in 2010 – Fourth Quarter Highlights: • Operating non-GAAP EPS of $0.24; GAAP EPS of $0.19 • 28% annualized increase in commercial and industrial loans • Superior credit quality continues to differentiate the …

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Senator Grisanti’s Statement on Proposed Redistricting Plans

Throughout the redistricting process, my priority has been to ensure that the communities of Buffalo and Western New York maintain strong representation in Albany. In the past, downstate political insiders with agendas that conflict with the best inter…

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