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Parking, parking, parking!

In this post from yesterday, I discussed my belief that parking garages need not be disastrous ugly buildings that destroy cityscapes. In comments, “Bill” responds: The problem is not the ugliness, per se– it is really more that the street … Continue reading

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We Believe!

Thanks to Buffalo Hodgepodge for pointing out this wonderful Sports Illustrated article about Buffalo and the Sabres. Weather was the last thing on our minds on Jan. 27, 1991. Not with paradise a mere 47 yards away in Tampa. I … Continue reading

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Sixteen more wins!

It seems that the Buffalo Sabres are pretty good. Lots of people seem to think that this might be their year. Seriously, this is the most excited I’ve seen Buffalo about a sports team ever. I can’t really compare this … Continue reading

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Mall for sale?

According to the Syracuse Post-Standard, Robert Congel, the head of The Pyramid Companies, is considering selling his portfolio of malls and shopping centers except for Syracuse’s own Carousel Center, which is the starting block of his Destiny USA dream/project. Pyramid’s … Continue reading

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The basses are loaded

Apparently the long-simmering deal to bring a Bass Pro store to downtown Buffalo’s waterfront has finally been brought to a boil: a deal was announced the other day for a newly-constructed complex right down by the water which will include … Continue reading

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Tales of a Dead President

Over at Buffalonews.com, they’ve posted the nine finalists for the short story contest online, including the Grand Winner of All The Universe (ahem). Apparently they’re only up for thirty days (after which time I’ll probably post my own story here, … Continue reading

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My wallet is shrinking! My wallet is shrinking!

Oy. The new Borders that’s about 1.5 miles from Minas Jaquandor has opened. It’s what they call a “soft open” — when they open the doors before their anticipated “Grand Opening” — but I don’t care. Open is open. If … Continue reading

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The New News

Updated Below This post is a placeholder of sorts; I’ll update it later on after I’ve had a chance to peruse the Buffalo News‘s new website. Longtime readers know that I’ve long found the current incarnation of Buffalonews.com to be … Continue reading

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What kind of life is that?!

Kevin Hosey and his spousal unit Val are good urban types, to judge by the writings on their respective blogs. So apparently they ventured out of their urban comfort zones and out into…the suburbs! All the cars! Streets with multiple … Continue reading

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A Query

For my Buffalo readers: have any of you eaten at a restaurant in East Aurora called “Tantalus”? I’m wondering how good it is. Let me know.

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