http://wnymedia.net/blogs The Western New York Media Network Frontpage Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:35:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For the ninth time in a row, the Sabres wind up on the wrong end of a decision…..For several games during this streak one could say that while not winning the game outright, the Sabres had their opportunities to win but didn’t. One could walk away knowing that while Buffalo’s ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-312 They were all there… the Bandettes cheerleaders, Annoying P.A. Guy, THE B-O-X guys leading the charge behind the penalty box, and a full house of 18,690 mostly Bandits fans, who needed a scoresheet to recognize all the new faces on this year’s roster. Tonight at HSBC Arena Buffalo opened the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-310 Rusted Root Front-Man Michael Glabicki to Perform at Hilbert College http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-308 Southwest has been the domestic standard-bearer for how to properly run a profitable, customer-friendly low-cost carrier. Where so many others have failed, Southwest continues to not only thrive, but influence the whole industry. In Europe, the business model is somewhat different. Carriers like Ryanair and easyJet whisk travelers across Europe ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-307 Today, Eliot Spitzer will give his "State of New York State" address in Albany at 1230PM. Hopefully, the finger gesture Spitzer makes in the above photo does not represent the amount of progress he intends to report. Click here to watch the live web stream of the speech. Supposedly, Spitzer will ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-306 The Concrete Central, Agway, The Great Northern, The Marine A, The Lake and Rail, Kellogg, Pillsbury, H&O Oats, Exchange American, Electric Annex -- these are just a few of the "Grand Ladies of the Lake" whose fascinating biographies and arresting photos are the subject of a new book on ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-304 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Comedian, satirist, actor and writer Stephen Colbert has been added to the spring lineup of the University at Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series. Colbert will speak at 8 p.m. April 4 in Alumni Arena on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. Award-winning actor James Earl Jones, who originally was scheduled to ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-303 Congressman Brian Higgins and Senator Hillary Clinton announced $3.1 million in federal funding dedicated to a project that would create 20 acres of new parkland on land now occupied by the Buffalo station for the United States Coast Guard. The funding, championed by Higgins and Clinton, was included in the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-301 Erie County Comptroller Mark C. Poloncarz today issued his office’s audit of the Sale, Purchase and Operation Agreement (”SPOA”) by and between Erie County (”County”) and Erie County Medical Center Corporation (”ECMCC”). The SPOA and subsequent legal actions (resulting in two (2) consent decrees) govern the County’s sale of the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-300 Last week, Deloitte & Touche LLP issued a favorable FY 2006-07 audit for the City, which reported a $21,695,000 surplus, the largest in the history of the City of Buffalo and the fifth consecutive surplus the City has reported since the fiscal crisis began in 2001-02. This latest double-digit surplus ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-299 The Erie County Legislature has approved the purchase of new coolers and X-Ray equipment to continue the vital operation and service of the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant (D-Buffalo) and Erie County Legislature Chair Lynn M. Marinelli (D-Buffalo, Tonawanda) “I am proud that ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-297 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVlwH7-05Fk[/youtube] This is the first time I remember Hillary Clinton showing any emotion in public beyond “happy” and “angry”. I don’t think there’s very much wrong with it. Surely, being on the trail for so long, and getting trounced by some young upstart at (and in) the polls, is taxing. It’s ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-296 Im not very good at math, but something smells fishy here... NYS Thruway Authority just went ans pissed off Rus Thompson again . We should all be pissed really. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt7eulLlDw4[/youtube] Rus Thompson says: When we were told that tolls were being raised this year we all were under the impression that it was for ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-294 The Sabres event crew showed videos and photo montages from the Winter Classic; a full house was on hand primed for a big night for the Sabres.Unfortunately the end result was another Sabres loss, their fifth in a row, and the team is quickly dropping in the standings, with a ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-293 Back in September, I was fresh off an incredibly unpleasant purchase of a Jeep from Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex on Military Road in Niagara Falls. This is what I had to say then: The customer service at Joe Cecconi’s Five Star Chrysler Complex is no better than One Star. We ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-292 Auction to benefit the Sabres Foundation. Afinogenov’s jersey is at $500. Connolly’s is at $325. Miller’s mask (with knit hat) is at $10,000. Check it out here. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-291 Here is the statement from the CACGEC regarding the County Executives decision: http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-290 In his first bold move as County Executive, Chris Collins announced today that he is removing Erie County as a party to the two ongoing lawsuits attempting to block consrtuctuon of a permanent Seneca Buffalo Creek casino in downtown Buffalo. “Casino gaming already exists in Downtown Buffalo,” said Collins. In its ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-289 Five High Schools in Erie County, including three City of Buffalo Public Schools were recognized by US News and World report in their “Best High Schools “rankings. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-288 Erie County Executive Chris Collins made the following appointments on his first official day in office: Commissioner of Environment & Planning – Holly A. Sinnott Commissioner of Public Works – Gerard J. Sentz “As my first official announcement as County Executive, it gives me great ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-287 [googlevideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3046011199161897049[/googlevideo] While Andrew had the actual game covered, and Kevin over at Bfloblog had the tailgate party under control, It was my job, along with Jay, Sherry and WNYM contributor John Splett to travel the parking lots looking for the most interesting tailgate parties and capture the scene the best we ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-286 Stick to your day job boys.... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn9iVGlO8Io[/youtube] http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-285 5:30 PM EST... Orchard Park, NY... The National Hockey League has announced that a VERY limited number of tickets, the majority of them obstructed view, have been released and are available on ticketmaster.com RIGHT NOW. An extremely limited number of all inclusive food and beverage tickets to the One Choice Communications ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-283 With the holiday season nearing it's closure and a new year upon us, I thought it was time to cobble together a random musings post which details where my mind is at right now as both a blogger and Citizen of Buffalo. It's one part recap of 2007 and ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-282 Cold cuts, pasta salad, desserts and beverages. 12:15 PM… I am at the stadium; the Sabres will take the ice at 1:30 for practice. I will be posting photos and updates throughout the day. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-281 Looks like things are in place for the tailgate party on Tuesday. Where: Lot 5B. Pull into Drive 5 and take it to the road that separates lot 5B (Tundra) from Lot E (Camry). Hang a right and we’ll try to park as close to Abbott Road as possible. Twoeightnine ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-280 Checking out the progress of work at Ralph Wilson Stadium this afternoon, there on the ice was Dan Craig, NHL Facilities Operations Manager and the guy in charge of this entire affair. But he wasn’t just on the ice - he laced up a pair of skates and was giving ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-279 If you would just like to see the inauguration and hear his speech, this is the video to watch: [googlevideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6429063554774260285[/googlevideo] If your interested in seeing the entire event including the performances and blessings, click through to see it. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-276 Things are really starting to take shape at Ralph Wilson Stadium as the Winter Classic is just four days away, and the excitement is being felt all around town. This afternoon, Outdoor Rink Wizard Dan Craig and Senior Veep Don Renzulli gave their daily update, which was also broadcast via ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-275 A half inch of ice is now down and the playing surface is painted white http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-273 Outgoing Erie County executive Joel Giambra announced today that he is leaving Erie County in the black. His administrations 2007 Forecast results: Certain operating surplus of $12.2 million Potential surplus of $15 to $20 Millio: Depending on December sales tax results http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-272 What with this being the end of the year, and given that it’s going to be a pretty slow news cycle (i.e., your friendly neighborhood Buffalopundit is hard up for crap about which to write), let’s review what we talked about in 2007. Ah, remember Shorter Buzz? We all wish ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-271 Since some people have been having trouble accessing our Vimeo clips in firefox, we moved the video embeds over to our Youtube page [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmbQ2b3n3AI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZpodqB04u0[/youtube] http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-270 Yesterday was the first day that the media could access Ralph Wilson Stadium to observe the progress on transforming a football stadium into a hockey venue. The last scenes we saw were on television Sunday night, dramatic images of workers struggling to lay a tarp on the field in the teeth ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-269 I read an article in November 2005 in the Buffalo News about how 2007 would be the year that signified where Buffalo was going. Forward? Or the same as it has always been? And now that 2007 has come and gone there are mixed signals all around. Clearly this was not ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-268 The Erie County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution that urges the New York State Assembly and Senate to pass bills that would end the practice of “File and Use” when increasing rates for Heath Insurance Providers. Erie County Legislator Kathy Konst (D-Lancaster, Elma), sponsor of the resolution, said, “Health insurance costs ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-267 From everyone at WNYMedia.net: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Click here for your Christmas Greeting  http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-266 WNYmedia.net’s Alan Bedenko and Chris Smith recently sat down with County Executive elect Chris Collins to conduct a wide-ranging interview. The more than 40 minute discussion covered a host of topics including his relationship with the legislature and control board, budget monitoring, the waterfront, six sigma, and union negotiations. Over the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-265 So said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff tonight at HSBC Arena, as the Philadelphia Flyers came to town. The hype meter was off the wall, as former Sabres Martin Biron and Daniel Briere were making their first return to Buffalo since their departures last season. Both received warm applause during the warmups ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-264 County Executive Joel Giambra and the Erie County Legislature have agreed to forgive the 2006 and 2007 County taxes on property located at 300 Manhattan Street. The property is being conveyed to the City of Buffalo as a result of a Federal Bankruptcy and will be used for the expansion ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-263 Erie County Executive-Elect Chris Collins has announced five key appointments to his administration: Deputy County Executive – Mark Davis Director of Six Sigma – Alfred Hammonds, Jr Director of Budget & Management – Beth Kornbrekke Commissioner of Parks & Recreation – James Hornung, Sr. Commissioner of Health – Dr. Anthony Billittier “I promised Erie County taxpayers ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-262 Winter sucks up here in Buffalo, and Toronto gets even chillier. While we bundle up in layers or furry coats, the homeless are left to huddle in alleyways with absolutely nothing. Whatever they have, they stuff with newspaper to keep as warm as they can. You can only stuff so ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-261 The big debate on the radio this morning seemed to be if Danny Briere and Marty Biron will hear boos from the hometown crowd tomorrow night. Please. Talk about making something out of nothing. First of all, nobody is going to boo Martin Biron. While he never became the dominant goaltender many ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-260 WNYmedia.net's Alan Bedenko and Chris Smith recently sat down with County Executive elect Chris Collins to conduct a wide-ranging interview. The more than 40 minute discussion covered a host of topics including his relationship with the legislature and control board, budget monitoring, the waterfront, six sigma, and union negotiations. Over the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-255 [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/445619[/vimeo] The Anti-Flipping Task Force (AFTF) released their second year report today: "In its second year, the AFTF has experienced significant successes, including participation in the first major area civil prosecution involving a fraudulent flipping scheme, changing the way property is purchased at the City auction. The Mayor’s Anti-Flipping Task Force worked ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-254 I received this VIA email from Jim Tedisco, what a thrill this is. We are making headway in Albany, well with the Republicans anyway in the Senate and Assembly. Now will be the time to hold them all accountable and see who will be the obstructionists. Democrats sponsor or co-sponsor ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-257 Then check out White Christmas, the stage version of the 1954 musical film featuring Bing Crosby and Rosmary Clooney at Shea’s Performing Arts center through Sunday. It features Irvin Berlin classics like Happy Holidays”, “Blue Skies” and of course “White Christmas” as first recorded by Bing Crosby. Since im ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-256 Seems that there is a little brouhaha over at Pundit’s place. Let’s face it. we have had plans, coalitions, more plans, public forums, ad nauseum. What we haven’t had is a whole lot of progress. Some people are opposed to a project, some aren’t. If some folks at WNYMedia choose to ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/1/story-259 http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-258 11:47pm: Just seconds ago, the New York State Thruway Authority voted yes to move forward with a 10% increase in the 2008 budget that will increase NYS tolls as soon as January. The Authority is planning another hike in 2009 and 2010 that will be voted on in April. The ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-252 There was an article in the Buffalo News late last week about Thursday at the Square: The Buffalo Place board Wednesday learned revenues for the 21-year-old concert series missed budget targets by $200,722, up from earlier projections that it would fall flat by a maximum of $140,000. In presenting the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-251 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260-nFiVAD0[/youtube] http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-250 It is one of the most common refrains at the end of every year during the Erie County budget process. “Fully fund the Buffalo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau with their full share of the bed tax” Since I don’t like to hear a problem restated over and over again without the proposition ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-249 Recent news from our local delegation... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-248 VH1 is counting down the 100 Greatest Songs of the ’90s. It’s all the Clinton-era hits you know and maybe even love, from the artists who defined Generation X. I caught the first 20 songs last night.  Its pretty well done but the most interesting part is it gives you an ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-247 Last week’s announcement by the Buffalo Bisons that Torey Lovullo would be returning in 2008 for his third season as the Herd’s Manager made be very happy, but also came the realization that his time in Buffalo might soon be coming to an end. Make no mistake, Torey is a ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-246  [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIXGXyQ6L1Q[/youtube] The United Steelworkers (USW) union has produced a video (featuring singing Steelworker kids) that symbolizes what the Stop Toxic Imports campaign is all about--protecting our children from dangerous imported products and fighting unfair trade laws that allow global corporations to cheat us out of good jobs. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-245 NBC Sports today announced that Bob Costas will host NBC’s broadcast coverage of the NHL Winter Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, the first U.S. outdoor game in NHL history. The game will be held New Year’s Day beginning at 1 p.m. ET from Ralph Wilson Stadium in ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-244 This past Sunday, it was an East Side vs. West Side football game in the snow at Buffalo ReUse HQ on Northampton Street. Upon arrival, players were decorated with war paint by the lovely Caesandra from Buffalo ReUse. Once we were painted up, the teams were set up and we went into ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-243 Construction officially began on the final component of the block of industrial buildings which interrupts the flow of surface parking lots in the cobblestone district. Originally just lofts, now its mostly offices, with retail on the 1st floor and residential on the second. And the 1-story building between the two ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-242 The Buffalo Bills lost their most important game of the year today to Cleveland by the ridiculous score of 8 - 0. The game was entertaining in a train-wreck sort of way, but overall I was extremely disappointed in much of the Bills' performance. -If I was running the Buffalo Bills, ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-241 A couple of weeks ago, Colin Dabkowski of The Buffalo News wrote about the ongoing financial troubles of Studio Arena Theater. Two weeks ago, in the face of an unthinkable closure, an emergency fundraising effort managed to pull in about $225,000 from a combination of foundations, theater board members and local ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-240 The Sabres were better in a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks. In recent years a visit to Buffalo by the Blackhawks would be an event that would draw little interest and plenty of empty seats. Yet thanks to the presence of Patrick Kane rolling into town tonight was going to be ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-239 A CFEA press conference today regarding our master plan for Buffalo's waterfront and the City of Buffalo as a whole. [vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/434529[/vimeo] http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-238 Welcome back to The Tailgate, where every week during Bills season we discuss the upcoming match up, plus I get to tell you interesting things like what I’ll be eating and how many beers I may consume. Thrilling, is it not? I am also pleased to note that this is ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-237 The Public Policy Institute of New York State, the research arm of the state Business Council, released a study Tuesday comparing average annual wages, electricity costs, commercial rents and tax burdens across the United States. To the surprise of absolutely no one, New York ranked high on the list of most ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-236 I'd probably have about 35 cents. On December 15, 2004, then-owner of the Outer Harbor NFTA revealed three competing visions for that brownfield. 1. WestEnd (Ciminelli/Jerde) I actually liked this one. It was nicely designed and not at all a pie-in-the-sky type project. They dubbed it a "lakefront creative community". 2. Norstar ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-234 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIKP0PSan1Y[/youtube] John Bork of Buffalo, NY is a general contractor who has been recently diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. He has spent his life remodeling the homes of his clients, friends and family. The family home is now in need of repair to help him perform daily tasks that you ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-233 MySpace, the world’s most popular social network, and Sprint (News - Alert) have entered into mobile web partnership that would make it easy for Sprint phone customers to link to a free version of the online social network. Sprint would be the first U.S. wireless carrier to link to the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-232 Did you know that you can now sit in on all NFTA Committee and Board Meetings every month without ever leaving your computer? Take a peek inside the NFTA as WNYM streams the NFTA Committee meetings starting at 9am. Every month on NFTA.com and WNYmedia.net Click here for stream ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/newsflash/story-231 It seems so long ago–but we just got word tonight that an interview we did back in Oct when Sundance was here–is on the air and the web! Here is a link to a podcast from an interview by Joyce Kryszak of WBfO–featuring Jon Markle, David Bennink (our consultant) ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-230 If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. On Monday night the Sabres peppered plenty of shots on net to little avail, they did so again tonight with better results as the guys in blue and gold again pelted the net with over forty shots and this time got out ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-229 You have staked out a position in direct opposition to that of Rep. Brian Higgins. I think it’s safe to say that few politicians have done more to advance the cause of the waterfront - especially Buffalo’s outer harbor - than he. You use rhetoric that is either hyperbolic or patently ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-228   One of my favorite ongoing shows right now is “Lost,” the serially mysterious adventure drama about a bunch of castaways and all the wacky people they meet on a Pacific island. Terrific plot twists, magnificent acting and great writing combine for a highly entertaining show, even if the various island ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-227 Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement today regarding the construction of a new tree-lined parkway on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor Waterfront: “Buffalo has been waiting for fifty years for access to the Outer Harbor waterfront, and in the 2008 construction season they will see the construction of an easy-to-navigate, two-way, ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-226 Buffalo, NY - In 1987, President Ronald Reagan gave a speech in the shadow of the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate, imploring the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-224 Here is the alert: At approximately 9:45 p.m., a female student reported that while walking across Lot R along Iroquois Drive she was grabbed from behind by a male and pushed to the ground in an apparent strong-arm robbery attempt. The male is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and was ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-223 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Economic analysis suggests that healthy young donors in economies like that in the U.S. that place them at low-risk for post-surgical death would sell a kidney or a portion of a liver at prices that would drastically increase the number of those organs available for transplant and increase ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-221   Last night in London, Led Zeppelin played its first full set since 1980, when drummer extraordinaire John Bonham died. Whether or not they tour remains an open question, but I though I’d pass on the setlist for those of you who care, courtesy of NME: ‘Good Times Bad Times’ “The set started ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-219 With respect to the elevated I-190 that runs like a gash through downtown Buffalo, we are hardly alone. Back in the 50s and 60s, many other older cities actually wanted to separate their thriving downtowns from their smelly, industrial waterfronts. An elevated highway to make it easy to pass through ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-215 The postseason honors keep coming for the University at Buffalo football team as three players have earned postseason awards. Davonte Shannon (Jeannette, PA/Jeannette), A.J. Principe (Columbus, OH/St. Francis De Sales) and Trevor Scott (Potsdam, NY/Potsdam) have all been honored. Shannon, a freshman safety, was named to the Scout.com Freshman All-America First ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-216 http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-214 This coming Sunday, Buffalo ReUse will host the first annual SNOW BOWL in the field across from their warehouse at 298 Northampton Street. Since we host the Official BuffaloReUse blog, we'll be volunteering our beefy blocking and tackling services for Team ReUse. ReUse has thrown out the challenge to ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-213   I sort of glanced over this the other day, but Dick Kern pointed out that this could be very good news for Buffalo and trying to serve warrants out of Erie County. This is very belated but very good news. Serving the outstanding warrant on merely one of the 1000 or ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-210 After a dismal swing out WEST for games one and two of their road trip, the Sabres got back on track tonight with a 7-1 victory over the Sharks. When I was look at standings on NHL.com, a glaring thing that stuck out…before tonight, Buffalo had only one two contests on ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-208 Mayor Brown and Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson announced that the ninety new police officers will join the twelve former Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority police officers that were added to the Department November 19th following their successful completion of the Police Department exam and a three-week “refresher” training course. The new ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-205 Buffalo could pioneer a prototype “Adaptive-Reuse” model for the future by reusing one of its most unique monumental structures. Imagine the Buffalo Skyway creatively re-engineered and readapted to function as a signature “green” multi-use mega-structure, complete with a glass enclosed “green roof” and pedestrian pathway instead of as an overhead roadway. ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-201 Its like a boxing match. Just a day after the Buffalo Zoo started their PR campaign on their website, PETA responded almost immediately with this mass email The most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection reports for the Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo, New York, reveal numerous deaths and injuries ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-202 The Buffalo Zoo has posted a section to their website in defense of their care for the polar Bears that died recently at the zoo. last month, the USDA report cited zookeeper neglect as a possible factor in the deaths of three polar bears between August 2006 and February of this ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs//story-199 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq1drD5lh-I[/youtube] We've been getting a ton of calls , emails and comments about where and how people can obtain copies of our latest Documentary "La Terra Promessa". First and foremost, WNYmedia has nothing to do with the selling of these DVD's. All orders need to go through the Federations Website at FIASWNY.com ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-198 The financial uncertainty surrounding the Rochester Americans was too much for the Buffalo Sabres, who will end their 29-year relationship with the AHL franchise at the end of the 2007-08 season, according to published reports. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-195 How many times do stories like this have to happen before we can officially rid ourselves of our incompetent Erie County Sheriff? Kevin Allen, the 27-year-old inmate released from the Erie County Holding Center last week by mistake, is now back in the custody of the Erie County Sheriff's Department. Allen turned ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-194 In a cruel twist, Keebler has mucked with what is one of my favorite holiday traditions…the eating by the dozens of Jingles cookies by Salerno. Keebler bought out the regional cookie maker a few years back and absorbed all of their excellent recipes, including the beloved anise flavored Jingle. ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-197 Here’s a scenario that would normally be reporter heaven… you are covering the Sabres; no competition as the only other beat reporter covering the game is John Vogl from the News; the Anaheim media contingent is skimpy to begin with and all engaged with their players; the locker room ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-192 The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill saying that anyone offering an open Wi-Fi connection to the public must report illegal images including “obscene” cartoons and drawings–or face fines of up to $300,000. That broad definition would cover individuals, coffee shops, libraries, hotels, and even some government ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-191 ALBANY, NY – The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team erased a late two-point deficit, forcing overtime, and walking away with a 70-69 overtime victory, Wednesday night at the SEFCU Arena. The victory snapped a streak of five straight overtime losses and was UB’s first victory in the extra session ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-189 Two Buffalo Businessmen purchased the former Freezer Queen plant in November for $3 Million. Their plans include: • Conversion of the existing six-story, 272,000-square-foot food production and storage plant to condominiums, possibly adding two more floors to create luxury penthouse suites; • A 250- to 400-room, five-star hotel tower, to be built on ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-187 Check out Peter and Andrew's Live blog recap of last nights 4-1 loss to the Ducks. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-188 Yesterday I proposed two different things one to keep the toll increase from happening and even cut the tolls in half. #1 take the Canal system from them and make it a state funded stand alone entity that saves the thruway authority and toll payers $80 Million yearly. Also dedicated funds ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-186 More than 100 high school students in the Poway school district who lost homes in the October wildfires have received a surprise gift – iPods donated by Apple. Kari Afshari, 15, a sophomore at Rancho Bernardo High, said she was told last week to drop by a classroom for pizza ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-185 We've been wondering where the washed up soon to be Former Erie County Executive was going to land. Now its offifical: Senator Alfonse D’Amato is pleased to officially announce that Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra will be joining Park Strategies, LLC as a Managing Director effective January 1, 2008. ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-181 “The problem of insecurity cannot be solved by spreading people out more thinly, trading the characteristics of the city for the suburbs.” -Jane Jacobs There have been a few violent assaults/rapes in and around UB North this semester, starting to instill in people that just because its not the city-doesn’t mean that ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-180 Today Buffalo Common Council member Joe Golombek and the Rev. Terry King announced that Saving Grace Ministires has withdrawn their proposal for a level 3 sexual offenders house at 31 Tonawanda Street. "This is not a problem that will be going away. We will continue to seek a site that is ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-178 As the Buffalo City Mission, 100 E. Tupper Street, prepares for its Community Christmas Dinner, to be held Tuesday, December 18, Kitchen supervisors are sounding an alarm. “I just learned we need 200 hams and we only have two!” said Aubrey Calhoun, community relations director. Calhoun said the Mission will need ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-177 A few months back, we went to a new uniform design that we had hoped would streamline delivery of our content and provide for a better overall user experience. Well, that didn't work out so well. The uniform repudiation of the new design was heard loud and ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-164 So, it's a blustery Monday morning here in Buffalo. I'm well-caffeinated and ready for my day. I open up my email and my inbox is inundated by a Buffalo Issue Alerts thread entitled "Comment tampering at BRO City Channel". Cynthia Van Ness was alerted to the comments left at BRO ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-161 Meet Sandra. She lives in NYC, born in Mechanicville, and just broke up with her boyfriend,Will. She decided to tell Will via facebook. This serves a two-fold purpose: No need to actually tell Will, he uses facebook too. Sandra's status gets instantly displayed on the mini-feed of Will's page and ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-167 For the first time ever, we attended two NBA basketball games on the same day… in the same venue no less. There was lots going on in the sports world in L.A. on day 2 of our journey… USC was hosting Kansas in mens basketball at the new Galen Center, while ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-170 As you may know, there’s a big to-do in the hockey blogosphere about blogger access to the press box. I’ll write more about that, and the piece that aired on Hockey Night in Canada, at a later point. I swear, I must have started a dozen different posts over the ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-163 Memo to anyone who complained about the increase in parking prices at The Ralph this year (myself included) - kwitcherbitching and just pony up the cash. We arrived around 11 AM, and as we were making our rounds and checking out the tailgate and party scene at the LA Coliseum, we ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-171 Last night was a long night for me, however the best part had to be Hero Design's 13th Months on Allen party. I drug(dragged?) Angel with me, and we headed to 93 Allen around 7:30... A homo has to show up early, but not too early; gotta make that fabulous ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-160 Nothing like an 8-1 win to get you feeling good about the home team, and there’s nothing like an 8-1 win to make sure your five-year-old kid has a good time. What’s really amazing is that I’m not sure he saw a single goal. We were up in the first ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-168 The Winter Classic House Party presented by BlueCross BlueShield will feature a pre-game scrimmage at 11:30 a.m. with the Sabres Alumni facing off against members from the Buffalo Police and Fire Departments, followed by a live HDTV broadcast of the Winter Classic on HSBC Arena’s new HD video scoreboard. General admission ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-166 Wal Mart gets a deservedly bad rap for a lot of things they do but it looks like they’ll be taking part in a development that is great for an inner-ring Amherst that is starting to look like downtown Buffalo’s retail scene. The huge complex on Sheridan and Bailey that used ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-158 The Central Terminal has enjoyed some past fame in the movies and on television. The C.T.R.C. is pleased to be able to offer you some clips of the terminal from the past. http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-154 Office Coffee comes in many flavors, colors, and smells, but we can all agree - unless you live in Seattle - that its not too particularly good. Whether 3-day old grinds, Dollar store brew, or the tar-like qualities a pot gets when its reheated for the umpteenth time, we still ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-162 HOTCAKES on Northampton! As you may know we have a new store and new hours…298 Northampton Street, 3 blocks east of Main Street, just a stone’s throw from the ART space and Delta Sonic on Main Street. We’ll be there every Saturday for sure, from 10-4p.m. That’s a change as ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-155 First, Anthony Capozzi ended his stint in a state penitentiary when it was discovered that Altemio Sanchez had committed the crime for which Capozzi was convicted. Now, Lynn DeJac ends her stint in a state penitentiary after Erie County Judge D’Amico ordered a new trial for her based on newly discovered ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-153 Buffalo, NY – Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) and the Citizens Campaign for the Environment welcomed representatives from local, state and national organizations to an open dialogue on issues important to the future of the Great Lakes. “The Great Lakes are our region’s most ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-151 Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York and eleven other states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over new regulations denying the public access to information about toxic chemicals in their communities. The EPA will allow thousands of companies to avoid disclosing ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-150   Construction of the oft-discussed new passenger terminal at Niagara Falls International Airport has cleared a crucial milestone. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's board of commissioners Monday unanimously approved awarding the construction contract to the Walter S. Johnson Building Co. Inc., of Niagara Falls. Johnson was the lowest of three bidders, coming ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-157 Bisons left-hander Juan Lara was seriously injured leaving a Winter League game in the Dominican Saturday night and may need to be transported to the United States to undergo surgery. Lara was stopped at an intersection traveling home from his teams game in San Pedro de Macoris when a motorcycle collided ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/sports/story-169   Inspired by Pundit's post about Bruce Andriatch's column. I kid because I love.You know you're an urban hipster when... You think Buffalo has an awesome music scene and cite the Goo Goo Dolls being mildly famous in the late 90’s as evidence of it. Fidel Castro hats seem like a good idea. You think ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-165  Every once in a while, I poke my head in over at BRO to see what’s going on. Today, I stopped by to check out what their take was on the Outer Harbor project. I had just finished recording a podcast with Rep. Higgins on the issue and went over there ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-156 "Central Terminal: Saving a Buffalo Landmark," a 30-minute video documentary produced by the Canisius College Video Institute, will be shown on: WNED: Friday, November 16 at 10pm Sunday November 18 at 3:30am. ThinkBright: (Digital 43.3; Time Warner 21) Sunday, December 2 at 8:30pm Friday, December 7 at 12:30am Produced by Digital Media ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-152 "Can you quote us so not giving a shit?" That was FOX's classy response to the half a million viewers who saw our FOX Attacks: Decency video. Looks like we got to FOX this time, and it wasn't a debate about policy in Iran that did it, or a video displaying their ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/lifestyles/story-149 Buffalo, NY - Jon Powers, NY-26 Congressional Candidate has announced the endorsement of General Wesley K. Clark. Fittingly, the Iraq War veteran's announcement that Clark is supporting his candidacy came just days after Veterans Day. "General Clark is someone I have admired for a long time both professionally and personally," Powers said. ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-148 This afternoon, about 60 professors from D'Youville college stood in protest on porter avenue over contract negotiations that have lagged on since mid summer. AAUP Chapter President Richard Dowds said "D'Youville College has enjoyed a period of unparalleled success and prosperity over the last decade. Vibrant academic programs and record ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-147 Erie County Executive-elect Chris Collins has selected Philip C. Ackerman and Philip M. Corwin to co-chair his transition team. Led by Ackerman and Corwin, Collins’ transition team will work closely with the current administration to ensure a successful and smooth transition for the taxpayers of Erie County. Both Ackerman and ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-146 Buffalo, NY - I've been hearing that a lot lately. I admit it. Over the years, I have often let Veterans day pass with little to no remembrance of those who fought and lost their lives for my freedom. Sheltered by time, distance and the fast paced thing we call life, we ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-143 On Sunday, former Buffalo Bill Adam Lingner was on Hardwick’s show promoting a new political social networking site he’s started called Voters Direct. Its mission: This website has been launched to reduce the impact of money in politics and to return the power to you, the American Citizen. I absolutely detest MySpace, ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-142 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 ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-139 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, ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-140 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 ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-145 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 ... http://wnymedia.net/blogs/news/story-144