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"Feeding the World: Celebrating Buffalo's Grain Scoopers"

"Feeding the World: Celebrating Buffalo's Grain Scoopers"

Buffalo, N.Y. – Today the Valley Community Association announced its “Feeding the World: Celebrating Buffalo's Grain Scoopers” commemorative event, which will pay tribute to an important aspect of the City of Buffalo’s industrial and cultural heritage.

“The history of Buffalo’s First Ward and Valley neighborhoods is directly tied to the thousands of mostly-Irish scoopers who toiled as laborers at the mills and docks along the Buffalo River,” said VCA Executive Director Peg Overdorf.  “This fun event will be a way to recall the rich chronicles of our region, while at the same time enjoying a visit to the great new waterfront destination that is Mutual Riverfront Park.”

The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2013 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 p.m.  Mutual Riverfront Park is located at 41 Hamburg Street, Buffalo, NY 14210.

Event details include the following:

Stars Along Scajaquada

Stars Along Scajaquada

On Saturday, May 18 the Historic Preservation Committee of the Black Rock-Riverside Good Neighbor Planning Alliance will hold a War of 1812 event titled STARS ALONG SCAJAQUADA.

BMHA Hosts Public Workshop on Thursday

BMHA Hosts Public Workshop on Thursday

On Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend a workshop to review preliminary recommendations and offer feedback on a retail marketing study and commercial revitalization plan for the Perry Choice and First Ward Neighborhood. The meeting will be held in the Perry Auditorium at 416 Louisiana Street.

The workshop is free and is being held by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Seneca Gaming Corp, the Perry Choice Planning Initiative and the University at Buffalo Center for Urban Studies.

Event organizers hope this workshop will generate ideas for storefronts, attract investors and spur new development for the neighborhood.

First Phase Of Redevelopment Of Richardson Olmsted Complex In Buffalo Announced

First Phase Of Redevelopment Of Richardson Olmsted Complex In Buffalo Announced

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the Richardson Center Corporation (RCC) today announced the first phase of redevelopment of the Richardson Olmsted Complex, a National Historic Landmark in Buffalo. The state support for the redevelopment of the 19th century complex will leverage private investment and create over 500 construction jobs and up to 90 permanent full-time jobs.

The iconic Towers Administration Building and two adjacent ward buildings – about one-third of the 480,000 square foot, 140 year old complex – will be recreated as a boutique hotel, event and conference space and Buffalo Architecture Center. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy announced an architect team, hotel operator and construction manager that will undertake the transformation of this iconic landmark today at a press conference.

Teams Selected To Compete in 2013 Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament

Teams Selected To Compete in 2013 Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament

Labatt Blue beer today announced the 96 teams who will take to the ice during the sixth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Erie Basin Marina. More than 650 players will compete across 12 divisions with seven player rosters.

Selected teams will still have the opportunity to update their rosters by adding or changing players until January 15, 2013. All selected teams will be charged the $250 tournament fee. Teams not selected via lottery system will be automatically entered into a tournament waiting list.

Mayor's Advice for Trick-or-Treaters

Mayor's Advice for Trick-or-Treaters

Dear City of Buffalo Residents:                                  October 2012

Halloween is a time for ghouls, goblins, and witches. It is one night of the year where kids can dress in their favorite costume and journey around their neighborhood for candy. Let’s avoid the occurrences of villains in neighborhoods – not the villains in costumes, but the individuals who take advantage of the Halloween celebration to commit mischief and vandalism.

This year, I encourage all Buffalo residents to hang signs at their homes to promote the City of Buffalo’s recommended Halloween Trick-or-Treating cut-off policy. Neighborhoods that have used the following recommended actions have reported a drastic decline in incidents of mischief and vandalism:

Interested in Joining 4-H? Informational Meetings Planned

Interested in Joining 4-H? Informational Meetings Planned

Erie County Legislators Lynne Dixon, Joseph Lorigo, John Mills and Edward Rath, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension – Erie County, are pleased to announce that two informational meetings to highlight the many exciting programs available through 4-H will be held in November. With an extensive list of opportunities available to youths, ages 5-19, the informational meetings will discuss what programs are offered and how to get involved.