EPA Approves Demolition of Kensington Heights Housing Project

Submitted by Kate Songin on Saturday, January 28th, 12:51 am

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Environmental Protection Agency has approved Buffalo's Housing Authority's plan to remove asbestos and eventually demolish the Kensington Heights housing project.

Over the summer, a federal grand jury indicted two companies and nine people including past and present city and state inspection workers connected to the asbestos removal project.

The Housing Authority also says it will hold a series of meetings so that neighbors in the area can get an idea of what the new development process will entail.

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Buffalo Rotary Celebrates 20 Years of Mentoring at Lorraine Elementary

Submitted by Marian Hetherly on Friday, January 27th, 3:39 pm

The Rotary Club of Buffalo celebrated 20 years of mentoring at Lorraine Elementary on January 26 with a bagged lunch and tour of the newly renovated South Buffalo public school. The anniversary celebration included an invocation by 15-year-old Aaron Sylvia, an eighth grader who has been mentored by Rotarian Mike Woods for the past five years.

“As we celebrate 20 years of mentoring at Lorraine Elementary and 20 years of our partnership with Rotary, we think about our mentors who have made such a difference in our lives, and we are thankful,” said Sylvia. “Our mentors have encouraged us to stay in school and always try to do our best. They’re our heroes. Thank you, Mike, for always being there for me. ”

Buffalo Rotarians eat lunch with mentored students

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BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Announces Snowman Making Challenge

Submitted by Jillian Fiorella on Friday, January 27th, 11:52 am

The second annual BlueCross BlueShield Snowman Making Challenge will be held every Sunday during February, the frostiest month of the year in Buffalo, one of the snowiest cities in the nation.

Beginning Sunday afternoon, February 5 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and for each consecutive Sunday, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York is hosting Snowman Making Challenge events at family-friendly venues in Western New York. The Challenges are part of the company’s Healthy Changes Everything℠ platform and are a fun way to celebrate winter by taking part in a healthy activity.

The Snowman Making Challenges are free events, open to the public. Everything you need to build a snowman, or a whole family of snowmen, will be on-site – snow or no snow! Creativity in the absence of snow will result in surprising “SnowCrows” – a winter take on the standard fall decoration.

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“Doctor Andy’s Day for Kids” Supports Sisters Hospital’s Tiniest Patients, Remembers Physician with

Submitted by Ann Schlifke on Thursday, January 26th, 2:30 pm

Physicians from several area hospitals will trade in their stethoscopes for aprons as they team up for the 18th annual “Doctor Andy’s Day for Kids” on Sunday, February 26 from 12 noon – 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Brewpub, 6861 Main Street in Williamsville. This event helps raise funds for the Sisters Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that cares for the hospital’s tiniest patients.

The event is named in memory of its co-founder and biggest supporter, Dr. Andrew Gage, who passed away in 2005. “This special day not only raises thousands of dollars to purchase needed medical equipment, but also helps us honor the memory of Andy Gage and his spirit and dedication to Sisters Hospital,” said Dr. Joseph Maddi, chairman of the event. “He was a generous man with a big heart who just wanted to help babies with special needs.”

Alysia was born just over one pound and is now a healthy 4 year old.

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Sisters Hospital Surgeon Initiated into the American College of Surgeons

Submitted by Ann Schlifke on Thursday, January 26th, 1:55 pm

Dr. Roger Walcott, a Catholic Health vascular surgeon at Sisters of Charity Hospital, was among 1,591 Initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons during convocation ceremonies at the College’s recent 97th annual Clinical Congress in San Francisco.

Dr. Walcott received his medical degree from the University at Buffalo in 2002 and board certification from the American Board of Surgery in 2007. He is also a member of the Western New York Vascular Society and Vascular Surgery Society.

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Buffalo Commons: New Indoor Shopping Coming to Downtown

Submitted by Giovanni Centurione, Community Blogger

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 1:53pm

Buffalo Commons: New Indoor Shopping Coming to Downtown

On May 1st. 2012, you will finally have a shopping destination in downtown Buffalo. 'Buffalo Commons', located at 523 Main St. will feature a cafe, t-shirt maker, clothing and more! So far, Brian Garman's Photography Gallery is the main tenent, but in the next few months, more will be offered here.

Buffalo Commons is a redeveloped building, thanks to local developer, Roger Trettel. The first floor is what we are primarily focusing on (the upper levels are shared office space). The floor is designed with small storefronts (ranging from 12x12 - 12x15), each with a window and door, lighting, heat and Wi-Fi included. The lobby area includes; public restrooms, lounge area and an entrance/exit on both Main and Washington Streets.