A new Buffalo and WNY holiday tradition begins!

Since 1888, the Broadway Market has been a unique community resource for fresh meats, produce and some of Buffalo’s best loved foods.

The Market is now ready to launch a new holiday celebration, and we would like you to be a part of it!

Broadway Market vendors will set up shop and sell their wares to downtowners at the Statler for one day only. The BSC Group and The Park Lane will host these vendors in the Main Lobby and Terrace Room, both located in the main level of the Statler. The Broadway Market vendors will offer a unique selection of ethnic delicacies, seasonal sweets, holiday decorations, and distinctive stocking stuffers.

Buffalo, NY - First-time author Sergio R. Rodriguez announces the release of the upcoming children’s Christmas book classic entitled Little Santa & Snowboy.

An ideal story for children ages 3-7; this is the first release in a series of books chronicling the childhood adventures of Santa Claus. The title characters, Little Santa and Snowboy, embark on a journey to discover the true meaning of friendship.

Communicating via e-mail, Sergio enlisted the whimsical illustration talents of Australian Simon Scales for this collaborative effort. Sergio drew inspiration while living in Buffalo, NY, a landscape reminiscent of the North Pole.

Local printing press Chakra Communications, located on Ellicott Street in Downtown Buffalo will produce a limited print run of 5,000 copies. These will be distributed throughout local venues and book stores in the Western New York market.

Anthony Capozzi and now quite possibly Lynn DeJac make you wonder just how many people are sitting behind bars that are innocent..According to the Innocence Project..”A report released today by the shows that New York outpaces almost every other state in the number of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA testing – but lags behind most other states in implementing policy reforms that can prevent wrongful convictions.

The 118-page report, titled “Lessons Not Learned,” details 23 wrongful convictions in New York that have been overturned through DNA evidence, analyzes each case to identify the causes of wrongful convictions and outlines reforms that can improve the state’s criminal justice system”

County Executive elect Chris Collins held his first press conference on the 16th floor of the Rath building after a meeting with current County Executive Joel Giambra, to answer any questions about the transition from the Giambra administration.

As per the county charter, a few positions like Personnel Director will remain on collins staff until there terms expire. He also mentioned that tomorrow he will name the chair people of his transition committee that will soon occupy a 2nd floor office in the rath building.

As for the six sigma black belt nonsense, a few ninja’s have apparently already been in contact with him, but whether it was as consultants or full time hires was unclear. While Collins mentioned some black belts from HSBC and Moog have already contacted him, he said a nationwide search will continue as he finds the bestest, brightest, “colorful” candidates he can find…

Watch the video of today’s Press Conference