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'To continue the legacy': New ownership group under contract to buy Santasiero's
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new ownership group is under contract to purchase and reopen Santasiero's, the celebrated family restaurant located at 1329 Niagara Street on Buffalo's west side. The restaurant, which dates back to the 1920s, has been closed since August 2025 following the passing of fourth-generation owner...
News 4 Buffalo
Micky Dolenz to celebrate 60 years of The Monkees at Riviera Theatre, one of three NYS shows
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Micky Dolenz will be hitting the Riviera Theatre stage in North Tonawanda this fall, the last of three New York State tour stops, in celebration of 60 years of The Monkees. Dolenz will be performing in Huntington and Tarrytown in April, with the Riviera show on Oct. 17. Last week, he […]
News 4 Buffalo
Terry Sylvester talks sports, physical media, up-and-coming musicians before bringing hits of the Hollies to Fallsview
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Terry Sylvester, former guitarist and vocalist of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band The Hollies, is part of the “My Generation Tour,” which will be taking the stage March 7 at Fallsview Casino’s OLG Stage. The tour’s lineup also includes ’60s contemporaries The Lovin’ Spoonful and Gary Lewis & […]
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Miers on Music: Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers —UB Professor of Music Jon Nelson
Buffalo Music Podcast: Ep. 50 – Talks Frank Zappa, Meridian Arts Ensemble and supporting his students’ creativity. Hello music lovers, and welcome to another edition of Why Music Matters. I’m your host, music journalist and musician Jeff Miers. Today is a special day for the Why Music...
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Today in Local Music and Community: Thursday March 5, 2026
Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Queen City Forward Listening Session 5 at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, 2365 Main St, 14214. Seeking community input on traffic and travel time, Greenspace and parks, pedestrians and cyclists, local economy, public transit, and health and safety. 12pm.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
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Jay Manno’s expanding empire
Over the past decade, Jay Manno has quietly built one of WNY’s largest casual restaurant groups under the umbrella of Frankie Primo’s +39. The original Frankie Primo’s +39 opened on Chippewa in 2015, earning a steady following for its pizza, pasta, and lively patio. In 2021, a...
stepoutbuffalo.com
11 Essential Restaurants to Try This Spring 2026
Every season we round up the most noteworthy new restaurants that have opened in the past few months. Spring is officially our collective fresh-start era. The patios are waking up, the cocktails are getting lighter, and there’s a whole new batch of restaurants, bars, bakeries, and cafés ready for their main character moment.
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New: Martinis, Moules-Frites, & Local Art: Inside Downtown’s Newest Bistro
We talk to a lot of Downtown Buffalo business owners, and they’re all saying the same thing: Downtown is coming back… slowly. Yes, the pandemic and remote working have drained downtown hospitality like twin vampires. Restaurants and bars have been restructuring. They have also been galvanizing to give people more reasons to fall in love with downtown again.
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“Buffalo….who knew” that The Grosvenor Houses Collection of 500,000 of Rare Literary Titles
“Buffalo….who knew” that The Grosvenor [pronounced Grov-ner] room at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, situated on “Literary Row” in downtown Buffalo, houses an incredible, rare collection of 500,000 titles of unique and varied materials that highlight local history, genealogy, maps, music and rare books?The collection came about, principally, because of Seth Grosvenor (1786-1857) who was the the chief benefactor, and because of a merger between the Grosvenor Research Library and the Buffalo Public Library in 1953.
WGRZ TV
New owners, familiar plans for Santasiero's
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark Longo was crushed when Santasiero’s closed in 2025 following the death of its fourth-generation owner. Longo, an attorney with Block Longo LaMarca & Brzezinski P.C., is among a contingent of Buffalonians who frequented the Italian restaurant on Buffalo’s West Side for decades. Now he’s partnering with a couple of those friends to buy the place, with plans for updates and a reopening this spring.
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Hidden Food Capitals Beyond NYC
New York City gets a lot of credit for its food scene — and sure, it’s earned. But the U.S. is a big place, and some of the most exciting eating happens in cities that don’t make the front page of food magazines. From a Midwestern city with more craft breweries than you can count ... Read more
2 On Your Side
New downtown Buffalo restaurant announces grand opening
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new fast-food restaurant will be making its nest in downtown Buffalo, and has set a date for its grand opening. Hencraft, a new fried-chicken fast food restaurant, will be opening its first store on March 11. The restaurant is moving into the former Bocce Club Pizza, at the corner of Delaware Ave and W Chippewa St.
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Enter to Win 6 Tickets & a $75 Bar Tab to Easter Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We’re giving away 6 tickets and a $75 bar tab to this year’s Easter Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market – the largest all-local shopping event in Western New York!. Step Out Buffalo’s annual Easter Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market, aka the best shopping...
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Downtown Buzz: The Banshee Now Serving Lunch
Not since The Banshee first opened its doors in 2021, has it set about to serve lunch. But after years of dinner service, the decision has been made to launch its new lunchtime menu. At a time when the downtown restaurant landscape has shifted, and continues to shift, The Banshee...
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Review: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Musical’ at TOY takes Buffalo back to school
Buffalo Theatre: Wimpy Kid, the Musical is a hilarious flashback to middle school survival for adults, a delightful addition to the series for young fans. (Above: The cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Musical at TOY. All photos by Christy Francis) Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been...