by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 28, 2018 | NewsÂ
Wow. Hard to believe the blizzard that basically set WNY’s reputation as a mini-arctic – was 41 years ago! The blizzard of 1977 hit Western New York from January 28 to February 1. It was the snow and wind combination that wreaked havoc. Wind gusts were as...
by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 28, 2018 | NewsÂ
The reaction is mixed from folks who’ve heard about the end of the Quaker Arts Festival. We reported yesterday that the Orchard Park Jaycees have sent a letter to vendors, saying that after 56 years, the Quaker Arts Festival is over. Some say the festival was...
by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 27, 2018 | NewsÂ
Totally Buffalo has confirmed that after 56 years, the Quaker Arts Festival is calling it quits. In a letter to past vendors, the Orchard Park Jaycees, who run the festival, said, “It is with heavy hearts that we, the Orchard Park Jaycees, announce that 2017...
by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 27, 2018 | Good Neighbor, NewsÂ
UPDATE: 2-day total surpasses $30-thousand dollars! This is incredible. In just one day – fans of Eric Wood have donated – are you ready – a whopping, $25,037! In one day. Many were for $70 in honor of number 70!!! Wood, a Center, has been with the...
by Mary Friona Celani | Jan 27, 2018 | NewsÂ
Buffalo Police have announced the city has shut down the Checkmate Bar in Lovejoy (1194 East Lovejoy Street) after a shooting there on Friday night. Police are still investigating the shooting which left one man in critical condition. Police ask anyone with...