LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper — Phaedra Patrick MIRA Publishers 336 Pages Sometimes there are books that I grab from the shelves at the Lockport Library simply on a…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for the week of Sept. 26 – Oct. 2
This week’s features show is the Trust Me, They’re Dead & Now In Stores Reunion Show at 6 p.m. Thursday at Mohawk Place. Ryan, Matthew, Tom, David, Angelo, & Tony…
GURNETT: Lettuce ‘blew the doors off’ the Tralf
Lettuce blew the doors off the Tralf last night with an exciting, entertaining and high-energy set in front of a packed crowd — no less than you’d expect from one…
TOMMUNIST: Revised New York State flag revealed
In light of recent events revealed here and here, the coat of arms as featured on the New York State seal and flag have been revised to better reflect the…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: It’s not a copperhead – it’s a milk snake
It’s not uncommon to hear tales of people claiming to have encountered poisonous snakes in Western New York, specifically water moccasins and copperheads. In all cases, the person is dead…
LEFFLER: Sabres game felt like a win to me
BUFFALO — I know the final score said 4-3, Boston. But Monday night’s Prospects Challenge game felt like a win to me. This is the second year that the Buffalo…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for the week of Sept. 19 – 25
This week’s featured event is Saturday’s Benefit For Dale Hinz. A tireless promoter of local Buffalo bands for many years until, a few years ago Dale’s life totally changed. He…
NORMAL CHEF: Mashed Potato Cakes
What a great use of leftovers. 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 cups Italian bread crumbs 1 egg with 2T water 1 cup flour…
THESE OLD WALKIN’ SHOES: Does anybody really know what time it is?
EDITOR’S NOTE: “These Old Walkin’ Shoes” is a regular feature by All WNY contributor Craig Bacon on Niagara’s Water Cooler. We are running this particular column due to its high…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Alma Pond, one of the prettier kayak trips in WNY
Back in 1928, Herbert Hoover wanted a “car in every garage”. If he were alive today, with that goal realized, his new slogan might be a “kayak in every garage.”…