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2016 Fall Essentials: Part 1

November 7th, 2016 by Buffalo Dandy

After a seemingly endless summer in Buffalo, fall is certainly in full swing, and we could not be more excited about it. Not only does fall mean Football, Pumpkin Beers and not sweating your face off, it also means we can… more »

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2016 Fall Essentials: Part 2

November 7th, 2016 by Buffalo Dandy

Miss Part 1 Of Our Fall Essentials? Click Here To Check It Out. We continue our Fall Essentials checklist with some other key wardrobe pieces that will have you looking your best during fall and leading into winter. As always,… more »

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Optoma NuForce BE Sport 3 Best Bluetooth Headphones for Working Out

November 3rd, 2016 by Mark Abell

The Optoma NuForce BE Sport 3 headphones fit the Buffalo lifestyle. They have excellent range and battery life, great sound, deliver a good time, have good clarity for phone-calls (most importantly, your girlfriend), and are… more »

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Best Binoculars for Filming College Basketball, Bird Watching, Exploring the City

November 2nd, 2016 by Mark Abell

Carson’s TD-042EDMO Camo Binoculars and HookUpz 2.0 Smartphone Stand are ideal for the Buffalo lifestyle. You can record sporting events, such as your kid’s football, hockey, or soccer games on your smartphone.… more »

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A City of Neighborhoods, in print

November 2nd, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Every city has neighborhoods, but Buffalo's blue collar past helped create especially tight-knit neighborhoods. Each had its pubs and its parish, each has its stories and unique character. Some of this sense of community… more »

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"This Work is So Rewarding" with Sam Magavern

November 2nd, 2016 by Natalie Photiadis

Sam Magavern has a disarming, scholastic charm that makes him instantly likeable. As the co-director of the Partnership for the Public Good (PPG), he’s intimately involved in the policy struggle for Buffalo to pursue a… more »

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Beyond Halloween

October 26th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

I don't like Halloween. Decking children out in costume and sending them to traipse door-to-door to beg for candy just rubs me the wrong way. Or perhaps it was the Halloween when I was forced to clean my plate of a disgusting… more »

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Social Justice Hacks - Trinity Buffalo

October 26th, 2016 by Lesa Quale Ferguson

Everyone knows what Jesus did 2016 years ago, but sussing out what Jesus might be inclined to do in this day and age is a much tougher proposition without getting steeped in politics and agendas. As a sworn agnostic, please do… more »

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Editor's Picks: Weekly Best Bets in WNY | October 17 - October 23

October 16th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Isn't this fall weather simply glorious? The leaves are changing but it's still warm enough to enjoy a meal on one of Buffalo's porches and patios. Why? Because it's Local Restaurant Week (October 17-23). Be sure to enjoy… more »

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100% Buffalo: Five Surprises, One City

October 12th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

The 100% campaign came to Buffalo. The campaign, which ignites human energy, clean energy and what’s possible when the two come together, surprised five everyday heroes for all the ways they are making a… more »

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$5 Million Dollars

October 10th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Five million dollars. Have I got your attention? I thought so. This is how 43North has captured the attention of enthusiastic entrepreneurs across the country and around the globe. An excellent demographic to lure to Buffalo,… more »

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"We’re on the horizon of sustainable food agriculture," with Michael Zak

October 9th, 2016 by Natalie Photiadis

Mike Zak may very well be the poster child for Buffalo being a city with a heart. Born and bred in South Buffalo, he’s been involved in some way in many of the cause-related organizations around town, including the Buffalo… more »

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Why You Need to Take a Look at Buffalo, New York

October 3rd, 2016 by Marti Gorman

In Why You Need to Take a Look at Buffalo, New York by Lynn Freehill-Maye in Wine Enthusiast, you will "Find out how this Western New York locale is experiencing a cultural renaissance centered around local wine,… more »

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“Human Beings as Superheroes” with Eric Walker

September 28th, 2016 by Natalie Photiadis

Eric Walker is a compelling presence. He speaks softly, with articulation and a focused intensity that sometimes bubbles up in animated excitement. As an activist, his worldview is formed by careful analysis, an approach that… more »

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Bicycle Tour of Historic Buffalo Sites

September 26th, 2016 by Mark Abell

I recently participated in a fundraiser and bicycle tour with Brian Dold, Director of Planning and Advocacy for the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The ride was sponsored by Rich Products, and we met at their parking… more »

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It's Official: Buffalo Really is Fun

September 23rd, 2016 by Marti Gorman

It's more fun to live in Buffalo than any where I have ever lived. That's no small statement for someone who has lived in a dozen cities on three continents. But mine has just been one small voice over the past… more »

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Why The Impossible Project I-1 Instant Analog Camera Matters

September 20th, 2016 by Mark Abell

In 2008, Polaroid discontinued the production of instant film which was formerly 50,000,000 packs per year. Impossible Project, a Dutch-based start-up, stepped in to continue the manufacture of this film which ensured the continued… more »

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Mio Alpha 2 Heart Rate Watch & Good HR Activity Tracker Alternatives

September 19th, 2016 by Mark Abell

The Mio Alpha 2 Heart Rate Watch + Activity Tracker ($119) Pros: -Long battery life. Over 1 week on a charge when using the GPS on runs The Alpha 2 tracks steps, calories, distance, and heart rate. It is only for runners and… more »

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Four Ways to Walk for Good

September 8th, 2016 by Marti Gorman

Any and all steps are good for you, be they from the basement and back or through the mall. I battle daily to steal a mere 30 minutes to walk around the park. But how about taking a walk that benefits others, too? There are… more »

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Editor's Picks: Best Bets in WNY | Labor Day Weekend 2016

September 2nd, 2016 by BuffaloVibe

The long Labor Day Weekend kicks off tonight in Allentown with a special edition of First Friday Gallery Walk. The Art Chase Scavenger Hunt convenes teams of four at Hyatt's at 6:00pm. Be part of a team or watch the fun.… more »

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Top 5 Most Common Fashion Mistakes

September 2nd, 2016 by Buffalo Dandy

It honestly doesn't take much to revamp your look. Most of the things holding us back from looking our Dandy best are a few minor tweaks which are easily corrected. During my 5+ years of writing as Buffalo Dandy,… more »

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Six Ways to Play After Labor Day

August 31st, 2016 by Marti Gorman

September is a bonus month in Buffalo. The summer weather drifts slowly into fall here (or occasionally disappears suddenly with a big, white bang). But we can generally count on weeks of wonderful weather following Labor… more »

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Buffalo City Lights: "This is a Movement" with Seamus Gallivan

August 29th, 2016 by Natalie Photiadis

I meet Seamus at the Filling Station in Larkin Square, where he holds his unofficial (and often official) office hours. The meeting in part is penance for some long-ago (and long-forgotten) boyhood mischief that incidentally… more »

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Therm-a-Rest Mondo King XXL: Best Camping Mattress for the Night Lights Music Festival

August 24th, 2016 by Mark Abell

Heading to the Southern Tier for the Night Lights Music Festival this weekend? Consider investing in a Therm-a-Rest Mondo King XXL mattress. It's ideal for tent-camping. To fully enjoy the performances… more »

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5 Best Sunglasses for Summer fashion, music festivals, biking, and the beach

August 19th, 2016 by Mark Abell

Throughout the summer I had the opportunity to test out sunglasses from Costa Del Mar, Native, Smith, and Maui Jim. The Maui Jim Road Trip was the only set of glasses designed for women. In truth, the men’s glasses… more »

2016 Fall Essentials: Part 1

2016 Fall Essentials: Part 2

Optoma NuForce BE Sport 3 Best Bluetooth Headphones for Working Out

Best Binoculars for Filming College Basketball, Bird Watching, Exploring the City

A City of Neighborhoods, in print

"This Work is So Rewarding" with Sam Magavern

Beyond Halloween

Social Justice Hacks - Trinity Buffalo

Editor's Picks: Weekly Best Bets in WNY | October 17 - October 23

100% Buffalo: Five Surprises, One City

$5 Million Dollars

"We’re on the horizon of sustainable food agriculture," with Michael Zak

Why You Need to Take a Look at Buffalo, New York

“Human Beings as Superheroes” with Eric Walker

Bicycle Tour of Historic Buffalo Sites

It's Official: Buffalo Really is Fun

Why The Impossible Project I-1 Instant Analog Camera Matters

Mio Alpha 2 Heart Rate Watch & Good HR Activity Tracker Alternatives

Four Ways to Walk for Good

Editor's Picks: Best Bets in WNY | Labor Day Weekend 2016

Top 5 Most Common Fashion Mistakes

Six Ways to Play After Labor Day

Buffalo City Lights: "This is a Movement" with Seamus Gallivan

Therm-a-Rest Mondo King XXL: Best Camping Mattress for the Night Lights Music Festival

5 Best Sunglasses for Summer fashion, music festivals, biking, and the beach

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