Although I was born in Boston, I have lived most of my life here in the Buffalo area. I must like it then, huh? The winters are great here. Since I bought a snow blower a couple of years ago, I've barely had a chance to use it. You know, guys have a special relationship with their "toys". If only I could have the same luck with my lawn mower. Went to Amherst Central High School, home of the Tigers (not to be confused with the Bengals. They're from Buff State. I didn't go there, but I managed to graduate from UB; communications is a tad easier than med school). I'll see you down the road. Peace out.
Pete Hausmann
Ready, Set — It’s Buffalo Marathon Time!
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and what better way to kick it off then a little jog of 26.2 miles!
Ol’ Blue Eyes Was A Friend Of Mine — Shacking Up With Frank Sinatra
How would you like to live in a 10-acre home near Palm Desert, Calif. that once was owned by Frank Sinatra?
Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Mom
If you really want to give your mother a gift this Mother’s Day, here’s what to do:
Take on some of her most dreaded chores. You'll make any mother’s day by taking on one of the housework tasks on her “to-do” list. Besides, cleaning won't cost you a dim...
“Special” Treats Attract Attention Of Law Enforcement
Sheriff's Deputies in L.A. County put a stop to the operations of a "chocolate factory" whose product was of a "higher" quality than the competition.
Got Your Taxes Done? Take The Bite Out Of Tax Day With These Freebies!
I finished filing my tax return yesterday. Why do it early unless you have a huge refund coming (I wish)? What a royal pain.
However, there are a few folks looking to take a little bit of the punch out of Tax Day.
Ladies, Explore Your ‘Inner Goddess’ With E.L. James’ New Book!
Hot off the phenomenal success of her provocative 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, author E. L. James is putting forth a “how to” journal of sorts.
Get Home Safely After Your St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
St. Patrick's Day weekend is made for fun and frolic! No one has to remind you to have a good time.
Local Supermarkets Crying Over Smashed Milk
The latest on online prank dejour perpetuated by people with way too much time on their hands is called "milk smashing". It involves young people strolling down a supermarket aisle carrying a gallon of milk in each hand, then suddenly flinging the containers into the air and letting them crash and spill on the floor.
The Weathers Perfect . . . For Winterfest!
The weather outside will be partly sunny, warming up to a balmy 29. I’d call it a just about perfect day for Winterfest at Chestnut Ridge Park tomorrow (Sunday) starting at 11 in the morning. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined forces with the Erie County Legislature to welcome us all to come out and enjoy some time on the sled hill or if you’re a bit more adventuous, tobogganing. You c
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Marked In WNY
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is officially on Monday (January 21) and here in Western New York, the observance is already underway.
Obama Inaugural Goes Big
President Obama is drawing the cream of the crop as far as talent is concerned when it comes to performers for his inaugural celebration, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 partiers.
Brad Paisley, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher and Alicia Keys are among the performers set to sing at Obama's inaugural galas
Just Add Ice! Hockey Is Back!
Dust off the Zamboni, here come the Buffalo Sabres! The NHL and its players' union have announced a tentative agreement that will bring the current lockout to an end.