What’s New Buffalo Logo™ We now have a logo! Created by WNY Native Jenny H Design

What’s New Buffalo Logo™

We now have a logo!

Created by WNY Native Jenny H Design

Revitalization: The New York Times Features Buffalo Destinations The New York Times Travel section features Larkin Square, the Lafayette Hotel, and the Liberty Hound as three new travel destinations that were not available to those visiting Buffalo in the recent past. Colleen Kinder elaborates: For decades, Buffalo was a city with many dead zones…. [but now] With new waterfront bars, outdoor markets and upscale restaurants, developers are honoring original designs dating back to Buffalo’s heyday, turning grain elevators into rock-climbing walls, outfitting the city center with lofts and remaking a former flophouse into the city’s most elegant hotel.

Revitalization: The New York Times Features Buffalo Destinations

The New York Times Travel section features Larkin Square, the Lafayette Hotel, and the Liberty Hound as three new travel destinations that were not available to those visiting Buffalo in the recent past. Colleen Kinder elaborates:

For decades, Buffalo was a city with many dead zones…. [but now] With new waterfront bars, outdoor markets and upscale restaurants, developers are honoring original designs dating back to Buffalo’s heyday, turning grain elevators into rock-climbing walls, outfitting the city center with lofts and remaking a former flophouse into the city’s most elegant hotel.

Art: Riverfest View Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Art: Riverfest View

Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Revitalization: Buffalo Food Diversity Flourishes Buffalo is already well known for its wide and delicious variety of Western food choices. Yet, increasingly Buffalo is being recognized for its diversity beyond Western foods. The above map features 52 ethnic food destinations around the city including restaurants such as Kaydara Noodle Bar, which serves East Asian cuisine, and shops such as the Vineeta International Market, which carries a variety of Eastern food. Immigrant efforts have largely aided Buffalo in re-ignition of its ailing West Side. The map was created to support the International Institute of Buffalo which helps settle new immigrants into the city.

Revitalization: Buffalo Food Diversity Flourishes

Buffalo is already well known for its wide and delicious variety of Western food choices. Yet, increasingly Buffalo is being recognized for its diversity beyond Western foods. The above map features 52 ethnic food destinations around the city including restaurants such as Kaydara Noodle Bar, which serves East Asian cuisine, and shops such as the Vineeta International Market, which carries a variety of Eastern food. Immigrant efforts have largely aided Buffalo in re-ignition of its ailing West Side. The map was created to support the International Institute of Buffalo which helps settle new immigrants into the city.

Revitalization: The Foundry Fund Raiser

There are 45 days left to help The Foundry reach its goal of $30,000 in order to buy and renovate their East Side building. The campaign officially begins tomorrow night from 6pm - 9pm where The Foundry will host a Launch Party featuring grilled food, local beer, and live music.

The Foundry is a makerspace; a community space for creation and knowledge open for anybody with active interests. Aside from learning and developing skills and trades people sell goods every second Saturday. Help The Foundry become the skills-based community center for which it strives by donating to their indiegogo campaign.

Sustainability: EPA - Tonawanda Citizen Scientists Bring Justice to Heavy Coal Polluter

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has created a video highlighting how the citizens of Tonawanda were able to bring the Tonawanda Coke Corporation to justice using science. Concerned Tonawanda citizens thought an increase in illnesses might be related to the town’s condensed industrial district. 53 pollutive factories fall within a 2 mile area along the western edge of the town.

Average citizens tested the air quality and found benzene levels exceeding 75 times greater than the legal limit. The EPA confirmed their air quality tests with their own independent study and began to enforce Tonawanda Coke into compliance with state and federal environmental standards which included criminal charges being pressed against the company and executive. The EPA calls Tonawanda a safer place to live thanks to active community citizens.

Revitalization: The Bailey Avenue Neighborhood is Working Toward a Brighter Future Views of Buffalo’s Mike Puma writes a promising article on the neighborhood surrounding Bailey Avenue. The above map highlights just some of the improvement projects happening on Buffalo’s struggling East Side including a $1 million Early Childhood Center and school improvements from Buffalo Promise Neighborhood. Other important efforts have been made by local universities and the Bailey Business Association (BBA). Puma writes: “The combination of the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, the University District Community Development Association, the University District Block Clubs Coalition, planned infrastructure improvements, enhanced safety measures, and the BBA should ensure that the Bailey Avenue neighborhood is moving in the right direction.”

Revitalization: The Bailey Avenue Neighborhood is Working Toward a Brighter Future

Views of Buffalo’s Mike Puma writes a promising article on the neighborhood surrounding Bailey Avenue. The above map highlights just some of the improvement projects happening on Buffalo’s struggling East Side including a $1 million Early Childhood Center and school improvements from Buffalo Promise Neighborhood. Other important efforts have been made by local universities and the Bailey Business Association (BBA). Puma writes:

“The combination of the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, the University District Community Development Association, the University District Block Clubs Coalition, planned infrastructure improvements, enhanced safety measures, and the BBA should ensure that the Bailey Avenue neighborhood is moving in the right direction.”

Event: BuffaLoveFest Celebrate everything Buffalo from 5:30pm - 9:30pm on May 31 at the Buffalo Zoo. Enjoy local music, activities, and products from over 50 different local organizations, groups, and individuals. Craft beer tastings will be held provided by local breweries such as Flying Bison and Community Beer Works. Also on location will be Buffalo’s increasing variety of food trucks and merchandise from Born in Buffalo, Ooo La La’s fashion truck, and many more.

Event: BuffaLoveFest

Celebrate everything Buffalo from 5:30pm - 9:30pm on May 31 at the Buffalo Zoo. Enjoy local music, activities, and products from over 50 different local organizations, groups, and individuals. Craft beer tastings will be held provided by local breweries such as Flying Bison and Community Beer Works. Also on location will be Buffalo’s increasing variety of food trucks and merchandise from Born in Buffalo, Ooo La La’s fashion truck, and many more.

Sustainability: Slow Food Buffalo Niagara Spring Convivium Enjoy a five course meal for just $65 to support Slow Food Buffalo Niagara at their first Spring Convivium on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm. The celebration will feature local beer and wine with the meal created entirely with local seasonal foods by Shango’s owner and head chef. Slow Food Buffalo Niagara is the Western New York chapter of Slow Food USA, a network of communities that advocate for socially and environmentally beneficial food policies.

Sustainability: Slow Food Buffalo Niagara Spring Convivium

Enjoy a five course meal for just $65 to support Slow Food Buffalo Niagara at their first Spring Convivium on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm. The celebration will feature local beer and wine with the meal created entirely with local seasonal foods by Shango’s owner and head chef. Slow Food Buffalo Niagara is the Western New York chapter of Slow Food USA, a network of communities that advocate for socially and environmentally beneficial food policies.

Revitalization: ECHDC Cuts Ribbon on Dock Extensions at Canalside The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation unveiled its new 520 ft dock at the cost of nearly a million dollars. Doubling the size of the Canalside dock it can now hold up to 40 boats with access to kayaks, canoes, and water bikes for public access. Undoubtedly, the docks will find ample use with 800 events happening at Canalside this summer which is expected to attract a total of 800,000 people. Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Revitalization: ECHDC Cuts Ribbon on Dock Extensions at Canalside

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation unveiled its new 520 ft dock at the cost of nearly a million dollars. Doubling the size of the Canalside dock it can now hold up to 40 boats with access to kayaks, canoes, and water bikes for public access. Undoubtedly, the docks will find ample use with 800 events happening at Canalside this summer which is expected to attract a total of 800,000 people.

Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Art: Guaranty Entrance Photograph by Bernice Radle

Art: Guaranty Entrance

Photograph by Bernice Radle

Art: Erie Freight House Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Art: Erie Freight House

Photograph by Robert Thuerck

Event:  Love Your Mom N’ Pop Local Marketplace Venture to the local marketplace tomorrow being held at the Tri-Main Center on Main St. from 10am - 4pm. There will be over 20 vendors selling local goods with live music. Come to see what your neighbor has to offer!

Event:  Love Your Mom N’ Pop Local Marketplace

Venture to the local marketplace tomorrow being held at the Tri-Main Center on Main St. from 10am - 4pm. There will be over 20 vendors selling local goods with live music. Come to see what your neighbor has to offer!

Revitalization: Buffalo Leads New York in State’s Record Breaking Private Sector Growth Buffalo-Niagara added 6,400 private sector jobs in April, the largest Upstate metropolitan increase. With the state gaining 23,800 jobs since March, Buffalo has contributed to New York’s record high of nearly 7.5 million private sector jobs. Rochester also had significant job growth in April with the addition of 2,600 public and private sector positions when compared to a year ago. Both cities have helped contribute to Upstate’s .3% unemployment drop to 7.4% effectively driving Upstate New York’s unemployment rate below the national average.

Revitalization: Buffalo Leads New York in State’s Record Breaking Private Sector Growth

Buffalo-Niagara added 6,400 private sector jobs in April, the largest Upstate metropolitan increase. With the state gaining 23,800 jobs since March, Buffalo has contributed to New York’s record high of nearly 7.5 million private sector jobs. Rochester also had significant job growth in April with the addition of 2,600 public and private sector positions when compared to a year ago. Both cities have helped contribute to Upstate’s .3% unemployment drop to 7.4% effectively driving Upstate New York’s unemployment rate below the national average.

Art: Herbert C. Jackson Landing Crew Photograph © Jason Keklak

Art: Herbert C. Jackson Landing Crew

Photograph © Jason Keklak