Press Pass

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's LGBT cover story

Mark Scott — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

June is the month when Gay Pride is celebrated across Western New York and the nation. In this week's Press Pass, WBFO's Mark Scott talks with Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata about Buffalo's gay community.

Press Pass: Preserving the Richardson Olmsted Complex

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The mammoth Richardson Olmsted Complex on Forest Avenue in Buffalo is part of a major preservation project.

On this week's Press Pass conversation, WBFO's Eileen Buckley talks with Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer about his recent tour inside the complex. Meyer talks about the rehab and project price tag.

Press Pass: Election law reforms & mayor race

Chris Jamele and Geoff Kelly — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:25:44 +0000

Election law reform, and specifically revamping the financing of elections, is gaining momentum with various groups in Albany.

WBFO's Chris Jamele and Artvoice Editor Geoff Kelly sort through those issues on this week's edition of Press Pass. The also examine Bernie Tolbert's candidacy for mayor.

Press Pass: Buffalo's ultra-secret Pack Club

Mark Scott — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Most of us are familiar with such local institutions as the Buffalo Club and Saturn Club. But in this month's Buffalo Spree, freelance writer Kevin Purdy explored an ultra-secret social club that has been around for more than 75 years -- a club that the vast majority of Buffalonians know nothing about.

Press Pass: Proposed waterfront football stadium

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

A major effort is underway to entice the Buffalo Bills to build a brand new stadium on the city's waterfront. In this week's Press Pass conversation, WBFO'S Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer discuss the proposal that calls for a year-round facility featuring a retractable roof. But land ownership needs to be cleared as a first hurdle for such a project.

Press Pass: Buffalo Board of Education races

Chris Jamele — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:04:52 +0000

Election Day for seats on the Buffalo Board of Education is quickly approaching. Voters will be making their choices on Tuesday May 7.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata on the potential of the city's grain silos

Mark Scott — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Buffalo's waterfront is filled with grain silos. Some see them as eyesores. But one visionary silo owner sees potential. Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata talks about Silo City and other preservation issues in this week's Press Pass with WBFO's Mark Scott.

Press Pass: Elmwood Village success

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The Elmwood Village remains a thriving and bustling commercial district in City of Buffalo. WBFO's Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer explore the successful of the Elmwood strip and what changes could be in store in this week's edition of Press Pass.

Press Pass: City Hall spat over capital budget

Chris Jamele — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:31:15 +0000

This year's race for City Hall could be heating up in coming days. There is also a new battle brewing inside City Hall. Those are the topics on WBFO'S Press Pass conversation with Chris Jamele and Artvoice editor Geoff Kelly.

Press Pass: Buffalo News' Bruce Andriatch on NY gun laws, Amherst hotel

Mark Scott — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:22:00 +0000

Led by suburban Republican lawmakers last month, the Erie County Legislature passed a memorializing resolution that seeks repeal of New York's tough new gun law.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata on cocktails

Mark Scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's Press Pass, WBFO's Mark Scott and Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata are talking cocktails! They're taking a break from the weighty issue of preservation to have some fun with this month's Buffalo Spree cover story.

Press Pass: ECMC growth & Buffalo's blue economy

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:14 +0000

This week in our Press Pass conversation, WBFO's Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer discuss advances made at the Erie County Medical Center. They also tell us what the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper says is the"blue economy." Eileen and Brian begin their conversation with ECMC's plans to open a brand new nursing home this month on the Grider campus replacing the former home in Alden.

Press Pass: Paladino's next campaign

Chris Jamele and Chris — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:21:07 +0000

The issues of hydrofracking and preservation continue to make news in the Western New York area, but the loudest story of late is Carl Paladino's announcement that he will be running for a post on the Buffalo School Board.

Press Pass: Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch on sidewalk snow removal

Mark Scott — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000

When a snowstorm buried the Buffalo area under more than a foot of snow the day after Christmas, pedestrians in some spots were forced to walk in the street -- dodging cars, buses and trucks because sidewalks were clogged with snow. In a column that followed the storm, Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch called on municipalities to begin ticketing property owners who fail to clear their sidewalks.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata explores effort to save 204 High Street

Mark Scott — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000

An historic property at 204 High Street is facing an uncertain future. It's been vacant for decades, but a local contractor and artisan is interested in restoring it. Yet, the city has thrown roadblocks in his way and there are fears the structure could be demolished to make way for future development.

Press Pass: First Night & staying downtown

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

First Night festivities begin at 5 p.m. Monday at the Buffalo Niagara Convention. The event is designed for families to celebrate the New Year.

Press Pass: Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch on Erie County budget

Mark Scott — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Legislative action on the 2013 Erie County budget is complete. A coalition of five Republicans and one Democrat pushed through spending cuts that eliminated the tax increase that County Executive Mark Poloncarz had recommended in his proposed budget. WBFO's Mark Scott has more with Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch in this week's Press Pass.

Press Pass: Buffalo Spree "Game Changer" on historic preservation

Mark Scott — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

This month's issue of Buffalo Spree profiles Western New York "game changers" -- 24 local movers and shakers who are shaping the "new" Buffalo. One of them is Dana Saylor-Furman, an historical researcher who is involved in building preservation.

Press Pass: step-by-step city development

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Buffalo businessman Mark Croce continues the huge task of working to renovate the Statler Towers on Delaware Avenue. It's one of many revitalization projects underway in the city. WBFO's Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer discusses Croce's progress in this week's Press Pass conversation.

Press Pass: City school leader sets goals

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:38:00 +0000

Buffalo Schools Superintendent Dr. Pamela Brown is confident she can lead the district through challenging times.

Press Pass: State Senate race & Congressional battle

Chris Jamele — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:45:06 +0000

A recent poll for the 60th State Senate District race has incumbent republican Mark Grisanti with a sizable lead over his two opponents.

Press Pass: Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch on 2013 town budgets

Mark Scott — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0000

Suburban governments in the region have been releasing their respective 2013 town budgets in the past week. Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch has more in this week's Press Pass with WBFO's Mark Scott.

Press Pass: Getting ready for Webster Block development

Jay Moran — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:44:48 +0000

The Sabres organization and the City of Buffalo will begin preparing for Webster Block development.

Press Pass: Saving an historic building at Main and Allen

Mark Scott — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000

An historic building at Main and Allen Streets in Buffalo was months, if not weeks, away from collapsing. But as we hear in this week's Press Pass, it's now on a path to being saved.

Press Pass: Visitor-friendly Buffalo

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:28:00 +0000

Efforts are underway to boost tourism through projects to make Buffalo more visitor-friendly.

Press Pass: Primary 2012 rundown

Chris Jamele — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:57:39 +0000

The primary election season is heating up locally.

Press Pass: Buffalo News Suburban Editor Bruce Andriatch on Lancaster's controversial supervisor

Mark Scott — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Lancaster Town Supervisor Dino Fudoli has proven to be quite a controversial leader since assuming office on January 1st.

Delaware North searching downtown for headquarters

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:30:44 +0000

Though they may eventually stay in their current location, Delaware North officials are examining some key downtown spots for their headquarters.

Press Pass: Webster Block redevelopment

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:16:00 +0000

The city is getting closer to developing a prime piece of land in downtown Buffalo that borders the new Canalside at the hockey arena.

Press Pass: Stopping the wrecking ball

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:54:23 +0000

On this week's Press Pass, Buffalo Spree's Elizabeth Licata talks about efforts to save vacant houses from demolition.