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Buffalo NY just lost our greatest ambassador in Tim Russert. Two weeks after his death we had an amazing weekend that celebrated everything he loved about Buffalo NY. I was an honored to be a member of a group of Buffalo ambassadors that organized this event. I returned to the Buffalo area after 21 years of being away to be closer to family [Continue]

Interesting Green Facts about Western New York: Buffalo NY is the sunshine capital of the Northeast in the summer with 67% of sun filled days during the June – August time period!  And you thought Buffalo was only famous for our snow!  The University of Buffalo is the largest purchaser of Wind Power in New [Continue]

 Happy Leap Year!   Things have been a little serious around Buffalo Niagara Real Estate site of late.   With Niagara County celebrating their Bicentennial this year, and the county having many farms, it just seems that many of you will enjoy this one…. Tractor Square Dancing! Yes you read that correctly! Enjoy the smile…. [Continue]

Western New York is home to some great homes and communities to live in. But it is also home to some of the best Wineries in New York State. [Continue]

Ellicotville NY is just a short drive from Allegany State Park in the southern section of Western New York with a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy year round. The town is just a short trip to Allegany State Park, New York's largest four-season park. Guide to Ellicottville NY, another great reason to live in Western New York. Many [Continue]

You are cordially invited to join all your Cataract City Friends and Family to Still Fallin’ for the Falls Happy Hour Legends Bar & Grill 5:30-8pm Free networking event sponsored by the Niagara Rises Organization. This month’s networking event is being hosted at Legends Bar & Grill. There will be a 50/50 raffle, information [Continue]

Title: Erie County Fair Location: Erie County Fairgrounds Link out: Click here Description: August 11-22 • America’s Fair, the Erie County Fair http://www.ecfair.org/ (716) 649-3900 Share [Continue]

Forbes named the Buffalo area #10 in their list of best cities for Working Mom’s.  Forbes determined their list based on several criteria: Safety great schools Health care Job opportunities, high earnings potential budget-friendly cost of living Thinking of selling your Buffalo home? Interested in finding out the current market value of [Continue]

You don't have to be a Yard Sale Queen to have a successful Garage Sale in Western New York. And with National Garage Sale Day coming up on August 10th it is a great time to start thinking about having a Garage Sale. There are a few things that you do in preparing for a Garage Sale that will make your life a lot easier. [Continue]

OLCOTT BEACH OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 PUBLIC WORKS OBTAINS LIFEGUARDS, OPENS BEACH OLCOTT—Olcott Beach in Niagara County’s Krull Park will be open to swimmers tomorrow, Niagara County Legislator John Syracuse, R-Newfane, said today from the popular summertime venue. Olcott Beach, located on the Lake Ontario shore in the town of Newfane, is [Continue]

Title: Garden Walk Link out: Click here Description: Garden Walk Buffalo is a free, self-guided tour of more than 340 Buffalo gardens, one of the largest garden tours in America. Held annually on the last weekend of July, next year it will be Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25. Garden Walk has become one [Continue]

Bergholz Fire Department 2470 Niagara Road Niagara Falls NY (716) 731-4848 Next Sale Date: July 10, 2010 – Chowder ready at 11am. There is a tradition I remember fondly as a child and it was getting chowder from the Fire Department. Bergholz Volunteer Fire Department Chowder sale is just one of many, but many say [Continue]

Today is Canada and Sunday we celebrate the 4th of July.   That means that there will be fireworks in the area.   Here is a handy list of where the fireworks are going to be this holiday weekend. July 1st - Niagara Falls, Ont. Brink of Niagara Falls – 10:00p.m. July 2nd - Westwood Country Club – [Continue]

Most former residents say that the right job would bring them back home in a heartbeat. We hope to link those people with employers looking to hire qualified candidates. Multiple companies will be on hand and a job seeker seminar will be conducted, giving you the tools to get the job of your dreams. [Continue]

You have just purchased your home, and now you want to decorate your home to reflect your personality.  Well don’t think that you have to purchase everything retail.  There are some great resources you can use to find small details to make your house a home. Flea Markets are another interesting place to find some [Continue]