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9/11 Memorials in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:54:57 +0000

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. Here is a list of memorial events around Western New York in remembrance of those who lost their lives on that tragic day. Saturday, September 8 9/11 Tribute Concert at the Made in America Store (900 Maple Rd., Elma) from [...]

6 Hilarious Buffalo Someecards [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Everyone knows how proud Buffalonians are of our city! However, from our snow to our sports, there are many aspects of Buffalo that people like to poke fun at. So take a second, remember how awesome Buffalo is and laugh along with these Buffalo Someecards! Contributed by Megan Ziemianski

Falling into Buffalo Fall — 10 Almost-Autumn Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:23:12 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your shots of autumn. Pumpkin spice lattes, crunchy leaves, warm sweaters, football — OK, this might not be the scene just yet in Buffalo, but you can tell fall is on its way. School has begun [...]

Expect the Unexpected — The Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:01:57 +0000

Preparing for a job interview is nerve-wracking enough without the unsettling sense that an interviewer might ask a question you aren’t prepared to answer. It’s those unusual, hard-to-prepare-for questions that we all dread. But if you’ve ever been caught off guard in an interview, you’re not alone. According to Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center at [...]

11th Annual Wing Fest Celebrates Buffalo's Most Famous Food [VIDEO]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:47:33 +0000

This weekend (Saturday, September 1-Sunday, September 2), Buffalo showcased what we’re all about: chicken wings and charity. The 11th annual National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field was a major success, once again. On average, the two-day festival, featuring both local and national restaurants, draws around half a million people into the city, generating over [...]

President Barack Obama Spotted #Eastwooding in Buffalo [PICTURES]

Angela Stefano — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:59:44 +0000

I got a text from Freeloader Greg this afternoon telling me that President Barack Obama was in town. It seemed pretty strange since 1) Freeloader Greg should have been here at our dumpy little studio doing whatever it is that he does, and 2) President Obama was al

5 Tips for Yard Sale Success

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:21:57 +0000

If you ever look around your house and think "How did I accumulate so much stuff?!" it might be time to clean out your garage and have a yard sale. You have to sell your old junk before you can buy new junk, after all! In order to bring in the big bucks, check out these five tips to help make your yard sale a success.

Buffalo Gets Artsy — 10 Black & White Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:11:49 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your “deepest” shots taken without color. That’s right — black and white. The art of photography dates as far as history can trace, but color film was not explored until about the mid-19th century. And even [...]

Polling Places and Voter Information for Election Day 2012 in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:20:03 +0000

All of the political advertisements on the radio and television mean that Election Day is fast approaching. Open elections are a right that we have as Americans, and it’s important that we exercise that privilege we have. Here is some important information concerning the elections coming up and where you can go to vote. The [...]

Luck of the Irish Abounds at Buffalo Irish Festival [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:51:04 +0000

Everybody has a little bit of Irish in them, right? While there are plenty of beverages imported from Ireland, there is much more to being Irish than just drinking some beer. The first-ever Buffalo Irish Festival, held downtown on the waterfront this weekend (Friday, August 24-Sunday, August 26), had everything Irish, obviously, including traditional/folk music, Irish food [...]

Elmwood Avenue Shows Off its Artsy Side [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:09:50 +0000

Elmwood Avenue — it’s such an artsy place, isn’t it? There’s just a different feel when you’re down in the Village. Therefore, it’s the perfect location to host an art festival. This weekend (Saturday, August 25-Sunday, August 26) was the 13th Annual Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts, which showcased more than 170 artists and craftspeople [...]

What You Wear to Work Just Might Destroy Your Career

Mike Adams — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:00:52 +0000

If you just can’t seem to get ahead at work, you might want to take a look at yourself in the mirror. A new survey suggests that the way you dress at work may be distracting your employer and ruining your chances for advancement. According to a survey of more than 600 white-collar workers by [...]

Buffalo Icons — 10 Awesome Architecture Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:46:46 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up the best shots of Buffalo’s landmarks. Did you know that three of the greatest architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries designed buildings in Buffalo? Yup, Buffalo is the only city to have Frank [...]

Buffalo Bills End Shawne Merriman Experiment, Release Linebacker

Joe Russo — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:38:22 +0000

Turn the lights out: The Buffalo Bills have finally given up on Shawne Merriman. The team announced that they were releasing the former Pro Bowl linebacker today (Monday, August 20). Merriman’s value to the team was especially diminished this season when he was converted to defensive end. The Bills have lots of depth on the line, [...]

Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival — Like Thanksgiving, Only Better [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:03:04 +0000

The heart of Buffalo’s Polonia celebrated the 33rd Annual Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival at Corpus Christi Church this weekend (Friday, August 17-Sunday, August 19), sending polka music and the smell of pierogis through the air. The highlight of the weekend was the 5th Annual Buffalo’s Best Pierogi Contest. With all of the food, it was [...]

A Colorful Garden Walk Through Buffalo [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:11:07 +0000

The Garden Walk of Buffalo is one of the largest garden walks in the country. Those in attendance went to the West Side of Buffalo to pick up a map and begin their journey around several communitites in Buffalo.

In Defense of Nickelback [PICTURES]

Joe Russo — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:13:48 +0000

I’m not a fan of Nickelback. But after meeting the band last night that might change. Nickelback gets a bad rap. They spent a good portion of their pre-show meeting fans at a backstage barbecue prior to their show at Darien Lake. For people who have said lead singer Chad Kroeger has a huge ego, I [...]

Hot Air Balloons Brighten the Sky at Wellsville's Great Balloon Rally [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:01:04 +0000

The Great Wellsville Balloon Rally offered four hot air balloon launches and fireworks throughout the weekend. Balloon rides were available for those in attendance, and there was even a "Best Pizza in Wellsville" contest.

A Festival for Everything Polish — and It's Not Even Dyngus Day [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:52:24 +0000

The 34th Annual Polish-American Arts Festival in Cheektowaga offered four full days (Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22) of everything Polish at Cheektowaga Town Park.

Buffalo's Italian Festival Provides a Full Menu [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:30:34 +0000

Are you full yet? Italians seem to enjoy eating more food even after their stomachs might want a break, so it's no wonder the Italian Festival was just a week after the Taste of Buffalo! There were four more full days (Thursday, July 12–Sunday, July 15) of food to go around in North Buffalo’s Little Italy for the 25th Anniversary of the event on Hertel Avenue.