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Buffalo Tourist Attraction — Museum of Disability History

Rob Banks — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:17:18 +0000

There’s a one-of-a-kind museum right in our own backyard! In the past, people with disabilities were treated much different from how they are today. People with disabilities may have been treated in ways that were at times cruel and inhumane, and now, The Museum of DisABILITY History in Buffalo displays exhibits that exemplify the transformation [...]

Was It Really A Massacre In Boston?

Dale Mussen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:58:38 +0000

Today is the day that the Boston Massacre took place in 1770. Some people think the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre are the same thing. They both were the result of the British taxing the colonies, but they’re completely separate events. The Boston Massacre happened when a small group of angry citizens started [...]

It's Navy Week In Buffalo!!

Josh — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:04:36 +0000

This week we are saluting the men and women of the U.S. Navy. Buffalo N.Y. will be in the spotlight during “Navy Week” as the nation commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Western New Yorkers are encouraged to take a walk by the waterfront, take part in the celebration and check out the [...]

Things You Did Not Know About Buffalo, NY [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:21 +0000

I have lived in Western New York all my life and I am very proud of Buffalo and its rich history. At one time Buffalo was a very happening place. In the early 1900′s, Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States. At one point, Buffalo was home to the highest population of [...]

Buffalo's History Of Earthquakes – Not So Uncommon

Josh — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:03:07 +0000

The big topic around town, on the drive to work, at the water cooler is about the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia and was felt along the east coast, including Buffalo as well. Honestly, I didn't feel it, so its not as exciting of a topic to me. Since it is making news, I decided to research the history of earthquakes in Western New York and this is what I found.

Country Quickie: Blake is #1, Young's White Hot "Neon" & More….

Josh — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:08:12 +0000

It’s a career 1st for Blake Shelton.…his new album Red River Blue is #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 album charts. The CD sold over 115,000 copies since it’s release on July 12th. Taking a look at the Country Album Charts…..#1- Blake Shelton-Red River Blue, #2-Chris Young- Neon, #3-Jason Aldean- My Kinda Party, #4-Justin Moore- [...]