Local and national gas prices remain steady
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.11, up three cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.51. The New York State average is…
Literally the Best Reviews: Realistic Visionary
Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George WashingtonPeter R. HenriquesUniversity of Virginia Press284 Pages Among the biographies of George Washington that I’ve read, the two books by Peter R. Henriques (next…
Literally the Best Reviews: Love Canal
Love Canal: A Toxic History From Colonial Times to the PresentRichard S. NewmanOxford University Press328 Pages I read Love Canal by Richard S. Newman immediately after I read Paradise Falls…
Niagara USA 250 Committee Seeks Local Input
The Niagara County committee charged with organizing local events around America’s 250th birthday – known as a semiquincentennial – that will take place in 2026, is asking municipal officials, heritage…
Big Ditch to release ‘Stop Counting Carbs’ IPA on Saturday
Big Ditch Brewing Company asks you to “Stop Counting Carbs” with a new hazy IPA being released on Saturday. According to a post on the brewery’s website, “Once you’ve given…
Local gas prices continue decline
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, up one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.42. The New York State average is…
Cold weather leads to car battery issues throughout WNY
AAA is reporting an increase in call volume for dead batteries as temperatures fall. On Thursday, January 18, AAA call volume for the Western and Central New York region (Buffalo,…
City of Buffalo offers storm resource web page
The City of Buffalo has unveiled a web page devoted to resources and tips for city residents during the ongoing storm. The page offers links to contact 311, a snow…
Gas prices fall further despite increased demand
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.07, down one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.30. The New York State average is…
Big Ditch to release eclipse-themed IPA
BUFFALO — Big Ditch Brewing Company is partnering with the Buffalo Museum of Science to release an eclipse-themed IPA in celebration of the upcoming total eclipse on April 8. Available…