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The Maritime Center At The Col. Ward Pumping Sta...

Did you know that there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to convert part of a historic building to a Maritime Center? Yes, this idea was crafted by John Montague of the ... Continue Reading

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Digging the 700 Block

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Sep 26th, 12:22

The trees were stunted on the 700 block previously. They were caged in 8'x8' planters and if you stood back and looked at them, they were kind of sad. Large trunks with small canopy. The new plan has continuous planters, a mix of tree types, f…

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Agreement Reached on Statler Sale

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Sep 17th, 16:52

thinker - do you have a source that compares construction costs in Buffalo vs other areas of the country to support your claim that unions drive costs up in Buffalo. For an equal building in Buffalo vs Charlotte, what is the difference? Just look…

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Historic Legislation Passed Today

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Sep 17th, 12:33

lastcall4am, drilling in alaska is not going to lower oil prices unless you want to build your own refining facility.

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Hope For The Cooperage?

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Sep 12th, 18:40

that doesn't make any sense since so much has been torn down or left abandoned. Buffalo therefore must already be a gleaming symbol for a new future. I assume you are actually interested in knowing whether this is being saved by public fundin…

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blackrocklifer

I think Quijibo is on to something here, the economic crisis and high cost of oil could shift population and development back into the city. Sprawl is just too expensive and we all pay the price that benefit...
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Paleo

Obese children are 100% the fault of their parent(s). They lack the human capital necessary to raise children properly. Now, how the hell does this program address that?
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Keith

Quijibo, You would just drive out the suburbanites too.
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LittleSis

Crisa- I think the bowls are only for the silent auction during this fundraiser. Does anyone know what the connection is between Carvings for a Cause and Bullfeathers? I've noticed the carvings there, and...
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PaulBuffalo

Frederico, since you agree 100% with Buffalo21stcentury, can you explain what he/she means by 'classical and period art and sculptural endowment'? There are endowments associated with certain types of art a...
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