With temperatures creeping into the 70s and the annual Allentown Art Festival about to begin, it’s finally starting to feel like summer in Western New York. What began as a small gathering of local artists over 60 years ago has become one of the most popular events of the season, with more than 350 vendors… Read more »
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Amazon Is Scouting WNY for a New Distribution Facility
One of the largest tech companies in the world could be bringing a new distribution facility to Western New York, according to a recent article in The Buffalo News. Amazon already employs more than 300 people at its “sortation” center in Lancaster, and company representatives have reportedly been scouting locations for at least one new… Read more »
Maid of the Mist to Adopt New Electric Vessels This Year
The Maid of the Mist boat tour has been ferrying tourists into the heart of Niagara Falls since 1846, first in steam-powered vessels and then later in the diesel-powered boats we know today. Now, the operators of the famous boat tour are preparing to modernize their fleet yet again with two all-electric passenger vessels that… Read more »
New Children’s Museum to Open This Month in Buffalo
Looking for some entertaining, educational activities to enjoy with your children or grandkids this summer? Explore & More – the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum is expected to welcome visitors to its new 43,000-square-foot home at Canalside in downtown Buffalo later this month. The new museum—which was made possible thanks to $6 million in… Read more »
Volunteers Have Planted 30,000 Trees Across Western New York
In October of 2006, a sudden snow and ice storm swept across Western New York, leaving a trail of broken trees in its wake. Utility crews worked diligently to repair downed power lines and clear fallen limbs from roadways, but by the end of the cleanup effort more than 57,000 trees had been lost to… Read more »
Tolls May Become a Thing of the Past on Grand Island
It’s been a little more than a year since the old toll booths on the Grand Island bridges were replaced with a new cashless tolling system. When the new system launched, many residents and local officials were optimistic that it would reduce traffic congestion on the bridges and save drivers valuable time during their morning… Read more »
Celebrate the Start of Spring at the Buffalo Wine Festival
The sun is shining, there’s warm weather in the forecast and it’s finally beginning to feel like spring here in Western New York. After spending a long winter in hibernation, we could all use an excuse to get out of the house and celebrate the start of a new season. And what better way to… Read more »
Find Interior Design Inspiration at the Buffalo Home Show
With the first day of spring just around the corner, you might be thinking about sprucing up your home with some new décor and design elements. This weekend, you can find a variety of great ideas and get tips from professional designers at the annual Buffalo Home Show! From March 15th through the 17th, the… Read more »
Keep an Eye Out for Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds This Year
In October 2018, several scientific studies raised serious concerns about insects dying at an alarming rate in regions across the globe. Many of these insects—which account for about two-thirds of all life on earth—serve vital roles in earth’s natural ecosystems, pollinating plants and providing food sources for other animals. But while pollinators in many areas… Read more »
The Ambitious Redesign of Buffalo’s Lasalle Park is Underway
In October 2018, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced that it would contribute 100 million dollars to transform Lasalle Park on Buffalo’s Lower West Side into a signature park and create a regional trail system along the nearby waterfront. According to the Buffalo News, this remarkably generous donation constitutes the largest philanthropic gift ever… Read more »