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The Buffalonians starter pack is now at over 100 names, mostly people who are not focused solely on sports. Want to be added? Drop a howdy in the replies! go.bsky.app/SZiSKxz

Also librarians, archivists, curators, library science students, PhD students, anyone who is experienced with archival repositories and working with unpublished, primary sources. 🗃️📚📜

Did you know that not all blizzards involve falling snow? Whether or not the snow falls during the blizzard, dangerous conditions can result. https://xitter.cf/t.co/GcnjNAz03I Be #WeatherReady!

At Salvation Army, Grant St., Buffalo.

The planned 5/14 Living Memorial & Healing Center in Buffalo has now raised about $25 million in aid, including $12 million in new state funding announced on Monday.

Earlier this month, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Elaine M. Panty Branch Library in Buffalo's Riverside neighborhood as well as the five-year renaming of the library for longtime Library trustee Elaine Panty. Thank you to all who attended!

Lake Effect snow occurs when cold air moves across warmer water. Warmth and moisture rise into the air, condensing into clouds that can produce 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour or more. Learn more weather science at https://xitter.cf/t.co/QId7kPGddi

No mention of sidewalks. Which people walk on. And are city property, just as streets are.

I read the proposed charter revisions that City of Buffalo voters are voting on. Couldn't detect a downside to any of them. Is there a reason why any of these are bad?

Today in the archives: When asked how extensive the gambling problem was, a police captain said "You might as well ask how many people eat breakfast in the morning."

Today in the archives: Gail McCarthy, the former wife of a Buffalo Congressman, talks about her new life; The News pays a visit to Pine Rest Pet Cemetery; and more.

I’ll be giving this talk in Buffalo week after next. I had a different title, but the Erie Co. Executive apparently threatened the museum’s funding if I did not change it. So I did. But I’ll talk about how both parties uphold settler colonialism Come see what all the fuss is about.

Here's a map, by yours truly. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

A calm Mirror Lake reflects the Buffalo History Museum and Japanese Garden in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joshua Bessex. https://buffalonews.com/multimedia/collection_8bb65cb8-b643-4db6-87f4-34faca2f2aa0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

This is cool. wnymeshcore.org

Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases How digitization, archives, and genealogy support the search for answers medium.com/everylibrary...

Nine Buffalo chefs and bakers have been selected as top local contenders for James Beard Awards. See who they are and how to submit your own nomination.

I've mentioned before I've updated my contracts to make sure everything in the production of my books is done by humans and not "AI"; if you're wondering what such a thing looks like, here's a clause covering that from a recent contract.

We endorse Adam Bojak for the open seat in Buffalo's 150th Assembly district. He'll advocate for improvements to Buffalo's bike infrastructure, and is committed to seeking increased funding for NFTA-Metro, which operates the region's buses and limited rail options. www.streetspac.org/2026_nys_gen...

A Rochester developer hopes to transform vacant inner-city lots into modular homes that can be built quickly and sold for less than it normally costs to build a new house.

Do you enjoy browsing book collections to find the ones that make you pause, raise an eyebrow and say, "Wait, what?" Are you a fan of spooky, macabre topics? Join us on Wednesday, October 28 at 6 PM for a special look at some of the oddest spooky books found in the Central Library's collection.

I think my ability to distinguish between "I am feeling weirdly anxious and low today" and "I am just a person having a totally normal reaction to being alive during the 2020s" might have completely vanished.

There have been three previous "very strong" El Niño events since 1950. Here's a data breakdown of snowfall patterns those events brought to the Buffalo region.

The historic Vidler’s 5 & 10 in East Aurora is looking for a new owner as the third-generation family business looks to sell their four village buildings for $2.7 million.

The group behind Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society Beer Company announced Thursday that it is winding down operations after years of significant losses and will close Chandler St. Breweries effective immediately.

Kenneth Michalek walks his bike along the path near the Japanese Garden and Mirror Lake on a quiet fall morning in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joshua Bessex: buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

Half the time, I could not get my phone to scan when boarding a bus. Now I've aged into a senior pass. This is really helpful.

One of beautiful, impossible tales of rock music: 50 years ago, students at Canisius High in Buffalo trudge toward typical school assembly. Instead, on stage, in full glory? Gregg Allman, rock giant and pioneer. In my column today, student ringleader remembers: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-f...

Local Wiki will show you all the interesting things within a 30 minute walk from you. www.neil-scott.com/localwiki By @neilscott.substack.com

Hey I just built a website to search and explore other peoples Google My Maps. I currently have more than 2.2 mio maps but you can still submit maps I dont have so it will grow over time. Happy exploring. mapindex.org

Apple workers in Western NY will load trailers like these w/up to ten 900lb apple bins, totaling around 5 tons. “Even though my crew does way more than the minimum bins we're required to by our contract, we don’t get any bonuses and our wages were cut this year.” #WeFeedYou

"We are relying on pop-up cages in our facility until we can get them into foster care or one of our rescue partners takes them into foster. It is difficult because the animals never stop coming in."

"The expansion of the immigrant detention facility in Batavia is gaining momentum. A federal spending database lists four contracts totaling $3 million—two of which include businesses in Western New York." —@rochesterbeacon.bsky.social rochesterbeacon.com/2026/10/20/d...

The Erie County Board of Elections reminds everyone that the deadline to register to vote for the November 3 election is Saturday, Oct. 24. But why wait? Register today! For forms and answers to any questions you may have, visit elections.erie.gov or call 716-858-8891.