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Arts + Culture

Celebrating snail mail - PHOTOS

blog by S.J. Velasquez  • 

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The United States Postal Service reversed a decision to close Buffalo’s William Street mail processing center, saving about 700 local jobs and preventing local mail from being sent to Rochester for processing.

A Buffalo…

Grub + Pub

Allentown rising: Two eateries set to grace corner of Elmwood, Allen

blog by Ben Tsujimoto  • 

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Several reports confirm that a tavern and a cakery will open on Allen Street in the coming months.

A tavern at 197…

Entertainment

Canisius professor appears on ‘Daily Show with Jon Stewart’ - VIDEO

blog by S.J. Velasquez  • 

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Aww, Democrats just don’t understand—the plight of New York’s Republicans during primaries, that is.

“It’s like being next in line for concert tickets when the ticket window closes,” County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, a Rick Santorum…

Neighborhood

Buffalo News Kids Day volunteers needed

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On March 20, join Buffalo News and community volunteers in hawking newspapers for a cause.

We’re looking for volunteers to help out during the annual Buffalo News…

News

Occupy Buffalo evicted from Niagara Square

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At 2 a.m. Thursday, the City of Buffalo Police force arrested 10 Occupy Buffalo protesters in Niagara Square and removed the tents stationed in the square. Occupy Buffalo’s agreement with the city expired at midnight Wednesday, and the occupiers

Shop

Gifts that keep on giving

blog by S.J. Velasquez  • 

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Yes, it’s the thought that counts. But what about those gifts that are, well, thoughtless?

I know—I feel like a jerk even saying it! But we’re probably all guilty of settling for a last-minute present that doesn’t exactly epitomize…

Grub + Pub

Yes, the “binge drinking” definition is silly.

blog by Ben Tsujimoto  • 

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Drinking is the prime summer social activity in Buffalo.  On bar patios, at family barbecues, before Darien Lake shows or on softball diamonds, it’s near impossible to beat the magical mix of sunshine and alcohol.  Why not live it up during the three…

Sports

Following Bills training camp: The value of blogs

blog by Ben Tsujimoto  • 

{video_photo_caption}Photo of Bills training camp taken from the team's Facebook page

I really like Chris Brown, the beat writer for BuffaloBills.com.  He’s thorough, experienced and very attune to what’s happening in the organization.  He’s the first name that…

Grub + Pub

Dickie’s Done

blog by Ben Tsujimoto  • 

{video_photo_caption}Photo of doughnuts from flickr.com creative commons user arnold inuyaki

Back when my metabolism was unrivaled, I became deeply involved in a love affair with Dickie’s Donuts (S.J. just grimaced as I typed “donut,” as the hip alternate spelling is a touchy pet-peeve with her).  I preferred to snag a peanut stick and a cherry…

News

Buy a newspaper, get a limited-edition Hero Design poster

blog by S.J. Velasquez  • 

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Pick up a copy of The Buffalo News at your area newsstand Friday, May 6 for a limited-edition 11-by-21 inch poster designed by the talented Hero Design duo.

As you may know, Buffalo.com has worked closely with Hero to create a brand new website and online…

Events

Sabres fans: Free bagels before Game Three

blog by Ben Kirst  • 

{video_photo_caption}Bagels.  Delicious free bagels.  All for you before Game Three at The Buffalo News building.

Hey Buffalo Sabres fans - stop by The Buffalo News building (corner of Washington and Scott Sts., one block north of HSBC Arena) on Monday after 5:30 PM and enjoy a delicious bagel before watching the Sabres stomp the Flyers.  Be one of the first 50 people to…