Falls kids go above and beyond for Roswell Park!
I mean take a look at that big check – $650 for Roswell Park Cancer Institute – collected by kids. The students at GJ Mann Elementary School in Niagara Falls raise money for Roswell every year. This year – get this – they raised FIVE TIMES as much as they usually do! How amazing is […]
Rue Franklin Restaurant closes doors after more than 4 decades in Buffalo
Rue Franklin Restaurant has closed their doors for good. In a statement, the owners told Facebook fans and friends, “Saturday June 24, 2017 was the last dinner service for Rue Franklin. With the heaviest of hearts we say thank you to all of our guests who have supported the restaurant through the years.” The French […]
Local neurologist writes 3rd book in her series of psychological thrillers.
Sandra Block has always wanted to be a writer. She became a neurologist. Don’t see the connection? She explained it to me, “Let’s just say I’ve fought the urge for a VERY long time. I’ve always been conflicted between medicine and writing. I was an English major and pre-med in college, then worked at the […]
Funny guys hit the falls
In case you missed it on Twitter – Comedians Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Nick Swardson got an up close and personal look at Niagara Falls on the Hornblower Sightseeing Boat. The tours are based out of the Canadian side. The guys are performing their comedy act at Niagara Fallsview Casino but took some […]
Local fan – ‘Hangin’ Tough’ with NKOTB! :)
They are still a sensation after all these years! New Kids on the Block aren’t exactly new – man, they’ve been around for decades, but they still manage to fill an arena! Susan Swiatkoswi is a fan. No doubt about it. Her affection goes way back, too. But, unlike most of us – she’s met […]
Alannah – the little girl who collected blankets and books for sick babies – reached her goal!
I know. I’m not surprised either. Of course she reached her goal. Actually, she surpassed it. Doubled it. Of course she did. This is Buffalo. Totally amazing, totally fabulous, totally giving, Buffalo. And Alden. And Grand Island. And Orchard Park. You get what I’m saying. Alannah collected the goods because that was what she wanted […]
Yes, you can rent an inflatable Tiki Bar! Who knew…
It’s the first inflatable Tiki Bar in Buffalo – and you can rent it!
He fell 75 feet into the Niagara Gorge and LIVED to tell about it
He fell 75 feet while hiking in the Niagara Gorge – and he lived to tell about it.
All clear given after Artpark partially evacuated after police dog “sat down next to speaker and would not budge”
According to Artpark’s Twitter feed, they are taking security precautions but do expect the concert to continue. According to a few folks at the event, a dog apparently made some type of hit on the area around the stage. As a precaution, police have moved some concert goers away from the stage area. I just […]
Family keeps son’s memory alive by giving back.
I am always amazed and inspired by people who have lost so much – yet work so hard to make that loss have meaning. Parents who have lost a child, yet continue to give back, make a difference, and create a lasting legacy for their son or daughter. It is selfless and kind. Mark Monaco […]