Category Archives: East Side Buffalo

East Side specific issues and commentary

A funny thing happened on the way to the Terminal

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Derek

Earlier this week the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation announced changes to the Board of Directors, and I was part of them. I was elected to the Board, and as Treasurer. Mark Lewandowski, former VP and Treasurer, was elected President. Tony … Continue reading →

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Memories of Mike Miller

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Derek

Last Thursday, our good friend Mike Miller passed away. Many people knew Mike from the work he did for the Buffalo Central Terminal, Broadway Fillmore Alive, and most recently Preservation Buffalo Niagara. We knew Mike first as a friend, and … Continue reading →

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Former CTRC President Russell Pawlak has passed away

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Derek

Former CTRC President, Russell Pawlak, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Russell was a tireless supporter of the Terminal, taking it from the pipe dream of a bunch of preservationists, to a successful event venue, bringing thousands … Continue reading →

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Oh, no. There’s no room for one more track at the Central Terminal!

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Derek

It’s a good thing we have all those braniacs working at the New York State Department of Transportation to tell us things like “the presence of freight traffic would make the Central Terminal ill-suited to be a passenger rail station … Continue reading →

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No one better for the job!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Derek

A huge congratulations goes out to our good friend, and Central Terminal Restoration Corporation President, Mike Miller, for being appointed Executive Director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. Mike is leaving his job at M&T Bank to take on this new role, … Continue reading →

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I sold a photo for a book cover!

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Derek

Back in July of last year, I was at the Central Terminal with my camera when we had one of those odd weather days that resulted in a fabulous sunset. I posted the photos up on my blog and on … Continue reading →

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Dyngus Day 2009

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Derek

I was only going to go to the Terminal for a couple hours to help out with Dyngus Day, but the crowds were so overwhelming that I ended up staying all night to help! It was wildly successful, and there … Continue reading →

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Aunt Fran’s appearance on Buffalo Style

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Derek

In case you missed it, you can listen to Aunt Fran’s appearance on Buffalo Style radio talking about the Broadway Market.

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Richard Fronczak = Thomas Telesco

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Derek

The outgoing Broadway Market board of directors have decided once and for all that they are going to show us just how they’ve had the Market’s best interests in mind all this time by… attempting to sell off the Market’s … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest @ Buffalo Central Terminal

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Derek
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