tuesday january 17th 2006
New Home Construction
West Coast Perspective
Mini New Construction Slideshow
Picture it: Construction crews swarming a neighborhood to build dozens of homes; excavators cutting into the ground to prepare land for foundations; concrete trucks coming and going on a regular basis; …
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This house on Richmond Avenue is very unusual for Buffalo. It stands out among its wooden neighbors not only in material but also in detail and form. Buffalo is overwhelmingly constructed of wood with brick coming in a distant second as a material. Stone houses are very rare. Also rare is the Palazzo styling and shape of this house. Buffalo's Queen Anne Victorians are strong expressions of Buffalo's new money attitude in the late 1800's and early 190…
monday january 16th 2006
Santasieros Restaurant....A bit Old Buffalo that fits right into New Buffalo
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If you are looking for hearty Italian food in a comfortable unpretentious setting head down to this long standing West Side institution. It has been serving great food to families and factory workers without interruption since 1921. Many of the factory workers are long gone but Santasiero's still packs in people from all over Buffalo. I am continually surprised to find that many suburbanites will take the trek down to enjoy a diner in what looks more like a corner bar than …
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I am sure that there is much excitement over an announcement for funding the H.H. Richardson designed Buffalo Psychiatric Center that finally seems definitive. The State has allocated $79M for restoration of the building (down from the earlier announced $100M. Several million of the original $100M allotment will be spent on other Buffalo projects) I however could not help reading between the lines. The story in The Buffalo News today was very unclear as to what …
queenseyes
Squeaky Wheel is looking for love and sex-themed performance and art installation proposals for Peep Show, Squeaky Wheel's Love & Sex Art Party (Saturday, February 25, 8 pm - 2 am) at the Hotel Lenox. Propose your projects for installation in 12' by 14' hotel rooms. We are looking for artwork that explores love and sexuality from political, social, historical, gender, or erotic perspectives.
sunday january 15th 2006
Can someone live in Buffalo, NY on 50K?
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Can someone live on 50 grand per year in Buffalo, New York?
Here's the deal.
I am considering a new job in Buffalo. I will be paid around $54k as an hourly IT consultant without benefits. I am allowing 4K for the health insurance I will pay out of my own pocket. Is this a decent salary in Buffalo, New York? I am a single male w/o kids. I like the city hall area as a place to live. Right downtown near the HSBC building seems nice, but would I be bored in that area? Boredom is a MAJOR concern of mine with this move.
I would also be interested in learning what the happening areas to live are? I presently reside in the downtown section of a major east…
We are two weeks into the New Year and by now most people (like me) have tossed their resolutions into the recycling bin. Maybe next year Iill eat healthier, go to bed earlier, exercise more, stop swearing, floss everydayOe
Instead of lamenting what you tried to change in your daily life, maybe it is time to try something new. It can be hard to find the motivation to begin a regime that is physical (like rock climbing), something complicated (like learning guitar) or something costly (like scuba diving). So here is something that you can do while keeping your butt firmly planted on the sofa. You wonit break a sweat (or the bank), the end product is rewarding, and the process is delightful.
Letis try knitting.
George Johnson
Last night, in front of a sellout crowd of 18,690 at HSBC Arena, the Buffalo Sabres served the Kings a 10-1 beating, scoring three goals in the gameis first five minutes.
But the Sabresi success isnit just limited to the ice. The New York Times reports on the franchise's financial turnaroundofrom bankruptcy to profit in three years.
saturday january 14th 2006
The Church & Hallwalls: Impressions From Last Night
George Johnson
The Church: A Peek At The Progress (slideshow)
Hallwalls: The Opening (slideshow)
It's a beautiful thing done right. We've written about if before, and the News has cove…
West Coast Perspective
In all areas of Philadelphia, developers are rushing to convert old office buildings and factories and to construct new buildingso all to create luxury apartments, condominiums, and commercial uses that will benefit from Philadelphiais 10-year real estate tax abatements on improvements. Abatements are available in every area of the City. It works this way: Build a new house, renovate a shell, or improve commercial property and you pay no property taxes on the new structure f…
