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Foreign trade mission can open doors for Buffalo

Apr-30-2009 — In some ways, this may seem like just another spring day in Western New York. But this is a special day in downtown Buffalo, as we begin the second day of the largest foreign trade mission in New York’s history.

WNY chapter of NYSCAR launches marketing initiative

Apr-29-2009 — Buffalo, NY The WNY chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of Realtors (WNY NYSCAR) unveiled strategic marketing initiatives and technology at a major membership event Thursday, March 26 at Harry's Harbour Place Grille.

Power Authority pushes $1 billion lakeside wind farm

Apr-23-2009 — The state took its first step Wednesday to promote the construction of a large wind farm off the shores of Lake Erie or Lake Ontario that would cost an estimated $1 billion to develop.

Buffalo is one of fastest-paced U.S. City

Apr-23-2009 — By observing how quickly bank tellers made change, pedestrians walked, and postal clerks spoke, psychologists determined that the three fastest-paced U.S. cities are Boston, Buffalo, and New York.

Choosing Buffalo, for all the right reasons

Apr-23-2009 — They could live anywhere, but these people picked WNY for all its wonderful and unique offerings –the seasons, the arts, the architecture, the schools, the community and much, much more

New Center for Protein Therapeutics Formed by UB Pharmaceutical Scientists

Apr-23-2009 — BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Pharmaceutical researchers at the University at Buffalo have joined forces with scientists from several of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to tackle fundamental research questions that need to be answered to advance development of promising protein-based drugs.

Magazine gives Buffalo high marks as arts destination

Apr-17-2009 — For the second year in a row, AmericanStyle magazine has named Buffalo the top arts destination among the nation’s mid-sized cities, beating out Chattanooga, Tenn., which took second, and Pittsburgh, which placed third.

Make Buffalo shine

Apr-16-2009 — Mention Buffalo to just about anyone on the planet and the response is “snow.” But next month the area gets to dig itself out of an icy image and present to the world its sunnier side, as the annual convention of the American Solar Energy Society heads here.

Visa problems delay Moore’s start with Sabres

Apr-14-2009 — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has already decided one of the two new players the team acquired Wednesday won’t be on the ice when the Phoenix Coyotes come to HSBC Arena tonight. Ruff is hoping the other will play but it’s no sure thing.

Obama says economy improving but hard times ahead

Apr-14-2009 — President Obama on Tuesday says economic improvements don't mean that tough times are over. The White House described Obama's speech as a major address on the economy.

The Under-400-Mile Escape

Apr-10-2009 — FOR URBAN EXPLORERS Buffalo 85 Minutes by Plane Much-maligned Buffalo is in the midst of a renaissance of sorts. The new Burchfield Penney Art Center opened in November with 7,500 works by 600 artists and a strong emphasis on New Yorkers like Cindy Sherman. In March, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House opened a sleek new visitors’ center designed by Toshiko Mori. And then there’s the Erie Canal Harbor, which has been renovated (to the tune of $53 million) to accommodate guided histo

Solar energy conference planned

Apr-10-2009 — Pray for sunshine — the nation’s biggest solar energy conference is coming to town. Plans for Solar 2009, the May 11-16 annual convention of the American Solar Energy Society, were announced Wednesday at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.