Buffalo in the ’80s: The ‘other movie’ shot in Buffalo opens

Buffalo saw plenty of Hollywood in the  early 1980s. “Hide in Plain Sight,” starring James Caan, was shot here in 1979 and released in 1980. In 1982, Goldie Hahn and Burt Reynolds spent some time in Buffalo’s Parkside neighborhood shooting “Best Friends,” and also watching history at the Aud — both were in attendance the night … Continue reading Buffalo in the ’80s: The ‘other movie’ shot in Buffalo opens

Thomas J. Dolan, 1942 -2013. His admission of struggle changed my life

By Steve Cichon | steve@buffalostories.com | @stevebuffalo BUFFALO, NY – Tom Dolan died this week. For the last 30 years, readers of the Buffalo News knew him as Thomas J. Dolan, News Staff Reporter. I worked side-by-side with Tom a lot during the contentious Satish Mohan years as Amherst Supervisor. Amherst was Tom’s regular beat for … Continue reading Thomas J. Dolan, 1942 -2013. His admission of struggle changed my life

Book About Two Who Lived For Kids, St Mark, to Benefit Parish School

BUFFALO, NY –  They are called “Father” and “Sister” and it’s a case where they both really feel like members of hundreds of Central Park, Parkside, and North Buffalo families. It’s also a case of reciprocated love and concern. Before each retired in the last few years, you had to go back to the 1970s … Continue reading Book About Two Who Lived For Kids, St Mark, to Benefit Parish School

Our Home: As presented to the Buffalo Architecture Foundation

Here’s an august Buffalo structure, a fine example of a turn of the century single family dwelling. Nestled in a “Parkside” streetscape and neighborhood designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the American Four Square was designed by renowned Buffalo architect E.B. Green and built in 1909 and 1910. And sometimes, even a house like this, is … Continue reading Our Home: As presented to the Buffalo Architecture Foundation

History’s Garbage Bin: Sharing the Garbage Picked Goodness… Again

To save everything because “it’s old” is just silly. To toss everything away because “it’s old” is just silly, too. Somewhere between those two extremes is where most of us try to live.I get both sides. I’m a saver, who wishes sometimes I could live more of a clutter-free life. But a healthy portion of … Continue reading History’s Garbage Bin: Sharing the Garbage Picked Goodness… Again

Jack Anthony’s Legacies: Squeezing out Every Last Opportunity to Give

Jack Anthony is larger than life in many ways. His physical presence is commanding. At first it’s the tall frame and broad shoulders of a man you wouldn’t want to tangle with that you notice, but then it’s the smirk and gleam in his eye that capture your attention and leave you to wonder what … Continue reading Jack Anthony’s Legacies: Squeezing out Every Last Opportunity to Give

Buffalo in the 50’s: Downtown, Black Rock First Ward, and The Fruit Belt in Color

Buffalo, NY – Here are dozens of beautiful photos showing downtown, areas along the Black Rock Canal that have been replaced with the 190, and photos of the Fruit Belt neighborhood devastated by the building of the 33 Expressway, great old downtown flicks, a few from the First Ward, and even some shots from “out … Continue reading Buffalo in the 50’s: Downtown, Black Rock First Ward, and The Fruit Belt in Color

Taking 9/11 Out of it’s Box: September 11th, Ten Years Later

I’ve been writing this for a while, but felt moved to finish it this 10th anniversary morning. It’s really about my struggle with coming to grips with 9/11. I really can’t bear to think what the struggle’s been like for those who lost someone, or had their lives directly altered forever. My feelings on the … Continue reading Taking 9/11 Out of it’s Box: September 11th, Ten Years Later

Irv! Buffalo’s Anchorman: The Irv, Rick, and Tom Story…. A book by Steve Cichon

ABOUT THE BOOK: The story of a TV anchorman so universally loved in Western New York that only one name is necessary… Irv. From the 1950s through the 1990s, Irv Weinstein informed and entertained generations of Buffalonians with his unmistakable style in writing and delivering the news. Together with Rick Azar and Tom Jolls, Irv was … Continue reading Irv! Buffalo’s Anchorman: The Irv, Rick, and Tom Story…. A book by Steve Cichon

National Treasure: The Darwin Martin House Renewed

When Frank Lloyd Wright inscribed a copy of his autobiography to Darwin and Isabelle Martin in 1932, he did so with a dramatic flourish, sending their way the sort of praise he usually only lavished on his own  work:” To Darwin D. Martin and his wife—hero and heroine of this tale—with esteem, affection and gratitude … Continue reading National Treasure: The Darwin Martin House Renewed