Buffalo's contribution to Black History in America runs long and deep. Here are a few events that happened in Buffalo's history that you should know about.
Boy does this bring back memories. Most families in Western New York went to Crystal Beach Amusement Park once a year. You might go on Kenmore Days, or Trico Day or Westinghouse Day or any one of a number of designated municipal or company days during the summer.
When was the last time you went to Fort Erie, Ontario? I know it has been more difficult in the wake of all the "homeland security" stuff. In the old days, you could shoot over to Fort Erie from downtown Buffalo, have lunch, and be back in an hour.
Maybe you have heard that new song "Fish" by Craig Campbell where he sings about how his baby loves to fish. Well, my wife Debbie loves to fish. On September 10th, 2011, she went fishing with her boss Wayne Ledford and his father in Lake Erie between Buffalo and Fort Erie, Canada...