Happy Victoria Day, Canadian neighbors.

I wasn’t exactly sure what the holiday’s all about, but the magic of the internet cleared things up for me. And now, through the mystical ways of the web, I’m passing along that knowledge to you.

Victoria Day, celebrated the Monday before May 25, is today. This holiday rounds out a three-day weekend,…

More often than not, offensive linemen are mentioned in the press for negative reasons, if at all. Even with emphasis placed on the left tackle position in recent years—mostly because quarterbacks were being near-decapitated—the o-line is still widely unappreciated. Even in Buffalo, where the Bills boasted a shockingly sturdy unit last season,…

The latest issue of the Buffalo News’ Discover not only lists summer’s great events, it includes a helpful section on the beaches of Western New York and Southern Ontario.

It’s definitely “surf, sun and sand” weather, and with Memorial Day coming up, take a look at some of these nice spots to soak in the rays and finally enjoy some nice Buffalo…

Rochester native Kristen Wiig and two “Saturday Night Live” co-stars are rumored to have shot their last live scenes for the iconic NBC sketch comedy show.

Although there’s been no official word of their departures from the show, Wiig, Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis are widely believed to be the latest SNL retirees. As the New York Times Arts…

Reading the Buffalo Museum of Science’s introduction to its Grossology exhibit, which comes to Buffalo this Friday through Sept. 3, I’ve both wrinkled my nose in disgust and heartily chuckled. It’s a perfect balance.

The exhibit, fully entitled “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body,” officially opens at 4:30 p.m. Friday during the…

Say what you will about TSA screening, but Buffalo’s security agents caught a gun-wielding airline pilot Friday morning, after he’d already been traveling with it for two days.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 52-year-old Brett Dieter of Barbersville, Va., with possessing a concealed firearm—a .357 Magnum, to be precise, USA Today reports.…

Does this mean “Buffalo Bob” was the Chad Michael Murrary of the 1950s?

I came across this old school television commercial from Nabisco, promoting Wheat Honeys and Rice Honeys cereal. Inside every box was a free Howdy Doody action picture ring with favorite characters from the show. Quite the incentive, I’m sure. Do they even include toys or…

Katie Costello -- our former intern and now the newest official member of the Buffalo.com team -- was given the prestigious position of student commencement speaker at Canisius College. Here's her speech from the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena on Saturday, May 19. It includes an on-stage Instagram.

A few years ago, I moved into the village of Orchard Park. And I was fired up about the 7-Eleven on South Buffalo Street.

I grew up in a part of Western New York that never had a 7-Eleven. I used to see commercials for 7-Eleven on the New York City television stations all of the time. I felt like I was really missing out on something important.…

Country duo Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey -- best known as Steel Magnolia -- have had a tumultuous year, but are back on the road and ready to rock. Jones and Linsey started their most recent tour in upstate New York with a Friday show at Rochester's Lilac Festival and a Saturday performance in Buffalo (see the photos). Here is video of…

Saturday was a great night for country music -- Steel Magnolia, West of the Mark and Brian Milson kicked it up for the country boys and girls out in Amherst.

Beset by controversy, romantic rumors, addiction issues and potential burnout, 2012 has been a tough year for Steel Magnolia -- but the band is back on the road, opening its latest tour in…

Disregard the Buffalo Hunters’ 0-4 record for a second. The expansion side has survived a road-heavy start to the American Ultimate Disc League’s inaugural season—and despite the win-less record—draws its first home contest against Rhode Island, a beatable opponent, at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Orchard Park Sports Complex.

“In the first game against…

Collective Soul visited Buffalo's Town Ballroom on their 2012 tour, where they performed their 1999 platinum album Dosage in its entirety. Fans of all ages attended! Good times, check the shots to see for yourself! http://chuckalaimo.com

Unfortunately for the Western New York Flash, dominating possession doesn’t win futbol games. By converting a corner kick in the 53rd minute, the New York Fury stood strong behind a one-goal advantage to hand the Flash its first loss of the 2012 campaign, 1-0.

After a corner kick decision by the linesman that was greeted with shouts of anger from…

Friends and supporters came together today, on this beautiful Saturday morning to celebrate loved ones passed and raise funds and awareness for the fight against HIV/AIDS.