Buffalo Blog

Living and working in Buffalo, NY, Mainstreethost blogger Sarie Drake writes about the city, its people, events, and culture. Check back to keep updated on what’s happening in Buffalo, NY.

Child & Family Services Fundraiser A Success

Child and Family Services of Buffalo held the 1st annual Shave It Off event at the end of November. During the month of November, participants raised money while they grew out their facial hair. Each participant was given an individual … Continue reading

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Ryan Miller Foundation Holds Catwalk for Charity 2011

The Steadfast Foundation’s 6th annual Catwalk for Charity was held last night in Buffalo’s Town Ballroom. The Steadfast Foundation, founded by Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres, provides support and resources to those suffering with cancer. Catwalk for Charity is an annual … Continue reading

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Re-Tree WNY Plants 70 Trees in Buffalo Parks

  Re-Tree WNY, an organization devoted to planting trees throughout the Western New York area, planted 70 trees in 2 Buffalo parks on Sunday. 40 volunteers planted the assortment of trees at Schiller Park and Franczyk Park in  Buffalo. The … Continue reading

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Caffe Aroma on Elmwood Holds Open Mic Night

Listen up you beatniks. Get out your bongos and your Steve Jobs turtlenecks. Caffe Aroma on Elmwood is having an open mic poetry night tonight, Monday November 7th, at 9pm. Open your ears to some of the talented and emerging … Continue reading

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Anniversary of Blizzard of ’77 Means Time for Ice Cream

Once again, I find myself blogging about ice cream. Buffalo’s own Perry’s Ice Cream has re-released a flavor that marks a storm that Buffalonians can’t forget: the blizzard of 1977. Called Zero Visibility, the Perry’s Ice Cream flavor is white … Continue reading

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Days Park Fountain Repaired

  The fountain in Buffalo’s Days Park is ready for visitors once again. Almost a year ago, a car drove into the fountain, damaging a portion of the fence surrounding it.  No cheap fencing could replace the beautiful and historic … Continue reading

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It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Buffalo court security officer Pete Robinson is asking for help in his pet project The 2011 Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive. Lockport legislators have already donated 36 jars of peanut butter and 36 jars of jelly– a delicate balance of … Continue reading

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Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign of Buffalo

The kick-off of the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign of Buffalo will take place on Thursday, November 10th. Stop by Niagara Square from 12pm to 1pm for the kick-off ceremony, including a small band and the official kettle set-up. Use … Continue reading

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Kids Eat Free at Buffalo Restaurants

  Children of Buffalo receive an extra treat tonight:  free dinner. Kids 10 and under will receive a free meal at any Western New York Applebees or Old Country Buffet tonight. Consider it a pre-trick-or-treating treat!  Bring in your costumed … Continue reading

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Cheektowaga Lion Statue Still Missing

  Gary Bulinski, owner of Gary’s Barber Shop in Cheektowaga, NY, is still living without one of his most prized possessions:  his concrete lion statue.   Mind you, this story made the front page of The Buffalo News online back … Continue reading

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