http://www.buffalorising.com Stories and current events that relate to the City of Buffalo, New York en Copyright 2008 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:32:09 -0500 http://www.hyperlocalmedia.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 42.880107-78.869904 As we mentioned in our previous post, we�??re in the process of changing the Buffalo Rising site. We�??re almost there as we expect to launch the new site on Friday, December 19th. In the meantime, posting will be light as we log new stories in the new publishing system which will only be viewable when we launch on Friday. As always, we appreciate our users�?? patience as we make this transition but we promise it will be well worth it. With faster load times, a comment view feature (allowing users to view thei... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/5T4uci3o358/the_wait_is_almost_over_brs_ne http://www.buffalorising.com/story/the_wait_is_almost_over_brs_ne The City Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:32:09 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/the_wait_is_almost_over_brs_ne Caroline Kennedy was in town for a visit with our mayor yesterday. A possible choice to succeed US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Kennedy's name has been mentioned along with that of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (son of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo) and our own Byron Brown, among others. Certainly, Kennedy has "been around politics" all of her life, which is to say she was born into a family of politicos and lived in the White House--neither of which would necessarily factor in to her ability to legislate. Still, she has been active in politics recently, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/sTG9u0rSXgQ/a_kennedy_visits_buffalo http://www.buffalorising.com/story/a_kennedy_visits_buffalo The City Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:46 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/a_kennedy_visits_buffalo Free light rail rides on downtown's above ground section could be derailed thanks to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's budget mess. That is the news coming out of a Buffalo Place meeting this morning. Facing a budget shortfall and reduced State operating assistance, the NFTA is scrambling for new revenue sources and is contemplating charging for rides along the lengthy downtown pedestrian mall. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/-vbJCLaJQK8/downtown_free_fare_zone_may_be http://www.buffalorising.com/story/downtown_free_fare_zone_may_be The City Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:40:02 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/downtown_free_fare_zone_may_be Well it is Christmas time in the city and the NFTA helped put people and especially children into the mood in a very festive and fun way. One of my favorite memories of childhood was taking the train downtown with my grandfather. I would gaze out the windows and watch the tunnel speed by. It always felt like we were going a million miles an hour. Then there was the ability to stand up and walk around during the ride without the need to be strapped down. It was always a fun time to feel the ebb and flow of the motion under your feet. All are unique and fun activities for children on such a... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/42FPUubY84U/the_nfta_santa_ride http://www.buffalorising.com/story/the_nfta_santa_ride The City Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:34:05 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/the_nfta_santa_ride Main Street continues to stir. Ellicott Development is renovating a vacant, three-story, turn-of-the- 20th-century building at 1010 Main St. The property is located near North Street and is along the western edge of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. In Midtown, Regan Development is making progress converting the Packard Building to residential use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/ihkm9lGO_FU/construction_watch_main_street http://www.buffalorising.com/story/construction_watch_main_street The City Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:45:23 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/construction_watch_main_street Elvis Presley�??s influence on music is legendary. The man was such a force that even after his untimely death, there are still those who refuse to believe he�??s truly gone. He would have been 74 years old come January 8th, 2009 and there are a number of musicians out there who still honor him on that date. Now, you can have the opportunity to celebrate the King while listening to his classics �?? live. The Elvis Birthday Bash Band isn�??t just one band, but three bands combined. Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings add Johnny Rabb of the Neanderthals and Eddie Angel of the Los Straitjacke... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/WwfMsuFFVpk/elvis_birthday_at_the_sportsme http://www.buffalorising.com/story/elvis_birthday_at_the_sportsme The City Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:11 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/elvis_birthday_at_the_sportsme Ring in the New Year from one of Buffalo's great urban vistas and at the same time help the Western New York Book Arts Center grow. This fund raiser event is a great way to celebrate the past with a look to the future of Buffalo's cultural landscape. From the first and second floors of the Book Arts Center you can see the Niagara Mohawk Electric tower from where the ball will drop at midnight. While the masses wait outside in the cold for the ball drop & fireworks, you can have a panoramic view from the second floor or from the exact viewpoint that Charles Burchfield painted his http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/U8RltXNIsdI/ring_out_the_old_ring_in_the_n http://www.buffalorising.com/story/ring_out_the_old_ring_in_the_n The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:35:05 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/ring_out_the_old_ring_in_the_n It was only last week when we began to install the parking meter poles on Allen Street that architect and UB professor Brad Wales pointed out to me what their artistic significance really was. "Have you ever seen the words on the poles," he asked me. I told him that I had noticed the words, but was not sure why they were there. "It was part of the Small Built Works (SBW) project back in '01. Each word begins with the prefix 're'. It was done to add a human element to the dehumanizing streetscape that is often found (normally the parking meter poles feature stenciled identification numbers).... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/AQxmcOt8mOU/parking_meter_poem http://www.buffalorising.com/story/parking_meter_poem The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:02:23 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/parking_meter_poem With everyone talking about the auto bailout and the future roll to be played by car manufacturers, many people are beginning to look at local government's roll in the deal. Car manufacturers are looking for partners within city government that will make the transition to alternative energy easier. Some cities are answering the call by studying infrastructure in order to come up with plans that would allow residents the ability to make the transition a smooth one. There are still big fears when it comes to the prices and maintenance of owning an electric car. And what are the electric compa... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/1TDEjZazmJg/buffalo_should_take_charge http://www.buffalorising.com/story/buffalo_should_take_charge The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:09:18 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/buffalo_should_take_charge Newell and I met up with WBFO News Director Mark Scott for our weekly Buffalo Rising Round Table. We discussed Buffalo First's Amy Kedron's initiative to infuse the local economy via Buffalo Bucks. Amy's idea of printing Buffalo-centric dollars for that extra boost to area shop owners appeals to us. Buffalo First also put out a coupon book recently; ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/y0WaDBIqi5U/wbfo_and_bro_buffalo_bucks_cou http://www.buffalorising.com/story/wbfo_and_bro_buffalo_bucks_cou The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:31:09 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/wbfo_and_bro_buffalo_bucks_cou Christmas must be right around the corner. A number of Buffalo bars had the pleasure of some additional holiday entertainment as over 50 St. Nicks took part in the 5th annual �??Santa Claus Pub Crawl for Charity�?? this past Saturday night. Jeff Polisoto, Head Santa, has been organizing this event since 2003 and has seen the number of Santas and charitable contributions grow exponentially over the years. �??We still have money coming in, but should be able to donate approximately $5000 to a Buffalo family(s) in need�??, Jeff told me over the phone yesterday. Several corporate sponsors i... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/a22uRdxAvD0/tis_the_season_2 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/tis_the_season_2 The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:18:29 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/tis_the_season_2 A stunning conversion project in the Midtown area is for sale. Gurney Becker & Bourne is listing 1716 Main Street, a mixed-use property profiled previously on Buffalo Rising here and here. The site consists of two separate buildings. The two-story building fronting Main was constructed during the Pan-American Expo period, which includes 3,210 sq.ft. of street retail and a 4,2... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/8Bm9BlYYyiU/unique_loft_project_for_sale http://www.buffalorising.com/story/unique_loft_project_for_sale The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:37 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/unique_loft_project_for_sale Last year over seven hundred people attended the Buffalo Ball and danced the night away while giving back to charity. It�??s one of the few times throughout the year when you and everyone around you will be dressed to impress yet getting down and funky on the dance floor while sipping cocktails and munching hors d�??oeuvres. Last year�??s crowd set a record attendance and the Buffalo Charity Ball Committee hopes to top it this year. They�??re keeping their online sales open until December 22nd, so get your tickets early while you can still get the discount. The Buffalo Ball was established... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/DBxbjfFVYSA/after_celebrating_with_family http://www.buffalorising.com/story/after_celebrating_with_family The City Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:12 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/after_celebrating_with_family Micropark Jay has asked that I let BRO viewers (and dog owners) know that the new Barkyard website is up. Thanks to The Martin Group anyone can know at any time what the latest is on the four-legged romping grounds. 2009 is shaping up to be an exciting year for dog park-goers. There will be grounds broken as well as plenty of fun new amenities for the dogs. When you visit the site, make sure that you check out the three-phase plan. If you're unfamiliar with the effort, this is where you'll find the future plans. There's a calendar of e... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/LsXcxVrQL6c/broadcasting_the_barkyard http://www.buffalorising.com/story/broadcasting_the_barkyard The City Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:58:30 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/broadcasting_the_barkyard We'll let this one stand as it is. The following is a press release issued from the Seneca Nation of indians in response to Governor David Paterson's signing of a bill that will allow the state to collect tax on the sale of Indian cigarettes to non-Indians. The state stands to collect nearly $60 million per year on an excise tax that is $2.75/pack. The Seneca statement: Seneca Nation Will Act Against Recent State Attack President Snyder says law ignores treaties The Seneca Nation of Indians will explore all of its options after Governor David A. Pa... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BuffaloRisingCity/~3/Gg7cUSboUxs/governor_irks_senecas http://www.buffalorising.com/story/governor_irks_senecas The City Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:40:12 -0500 http://www.buffalorising.com/story/governor_irks_senecas