EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: What’s with the dead birds in your yard?
In what seems to have become a rite of winter throughout Western New York, it’s almost certain that rural residents living within a couple of miles of large dairy farms…
TOMMUNIST: Putin annexes Depew just before historic dissolution vote
On the eve of an historic vote in which citizens of Depew would decide whether to dissolve the Village, the point became moot as Russian Vladimir Putin ordered his military…
GURNETT: ‘Live at Raven’ a strong introduction by First Ward
In May of 2016, singer/songwriter/guitarist Zak Ward (of Son of the Sun) was offered a gig at 12 Gates Brewery. Deciding not to go it alone, he asked Buffalo music…
GURNETT: ‘Live at Raven’ a strong introduction by First Ward
In May of 2016, singer/songwriter/guitarist Zak Ward (of Son of the Sun) was offered a gig at 12 Gates Brewery. Deciding not to go it alone, he asked Buffalo music…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for Jan. 19 – 25
This week’s featured event is the Buffalo Blues Benefit For Veterans, 7 p.m. Saturday at Mohawk Place. The Buffalo Blues Benefit for Veterans is a music campaign to serve veterans…
NORMAL CHEF: Minestrone soup
So it’s the beginning of the year, and like I said, let’s continue with our new traditions, starting with making a fresh pot of simmering soup. I would like to…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The Kanyoo Nature Trail
Swallow Hollow, which we profiled in this column in 2016, is far and away the most popular hiking trail in the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge, sometimes affectionately known as the “Alabama…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for Jan. 12 – 18
This week’s featured show is Sunday’s Ritual Walk’s Return Show at Mohawk Place. Formed back in 2010, Ritual Walk became very active in the local scene starting in 2012. For…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Birdwatching projects to pass the winter months
The feeding of songbirds is incredibly popular in rural Western New York. A majority of homes have one or more bird feeders. This writer maintains two sunflower stations, a nyjer…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for Jan. 5 – 11
Editor’s Note: Beginning this week, HEaRD in WNY shifts from a Monday – Sunday format to a Thursday – Wednesday format. HEaRD in WNY will continue to be published Monday…