Tagged: Press Pass

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.