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Niagara SPCA rescues what they thought was a puppy
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — It is that time of the year where baby animals begin to be born in the spring, and recently the Niagara SPCA had rescued at the time what they thought was a puppy. But in a social media post made on Sunday, April 28 they...
New city pool to bring Miami pool club vibe to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The partners behind Jack Rabbit and the Riff City music venue are working to bring to Buffalo a type of summer venue more often found in cities like Miami. SOL Buffalo is set to open this summer at 40 Chandler St., the former home of Tappo Day Club. But don’t expect the same type of vibe the previous ownership offered in the pool club’s first two years under developer Rocco Termini.
3 Restaurants Serving Up Insanely Massive Margaritas in WNY
How do you take your margs? Frozen? On the rocks? How about freakishly HUGE? When it comes to margaritas, the bigger, the better is the motto at these 3 restaurants. They are taking mega margs to a whole new level. Seriously. Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or simply looking...
Ranking Buffalo's thrift shops
Don't know where to get a second-hand dress or used jewelry near UB's North Campus? Spectrum assistant news editor Sarah Owusu visited three thrift shops in the Buffalo area:. Sarah Owusu is an assistant news editor at The Spectrum. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, music and talking politics (yes, shockingly). She'll also be her own hairdresser when she needs a change.
Guide to Restaurants With Margarita Flights in WNY
We love a good margarita, but you know what we love even more? A margarita flight. For starters, they’re just aesthetically fun and secondly their the perfect way to sample a few different options. Looking for a new spot to try these boozy rainbows concoctions? We’re rounding them up for you below!
Where the Bands Are: This week in live music & concert news
Only a few new show announcements this week, but man, are they good ones. Ben Folds has announced that he’ll bring his Paper Airplanes Request Tour to UB’s Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 7. Although any Folds show is generally a great Folds show, this one...
'Be patient': Experts say to hold off on starting your garden for the season
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — With spring in full swing, many people may want to get out to start gardening and landscaping; but experts say it may be a little early. "You never know what to expect in Buffalo,” said Russell Gullo, Chief Operating Officer of Gullo's Garden Center in Hamburg.
Hyperlocal farm-to-table restaurant guide
’Tis the season! The optimal time to enjoy local produce is undoubtedly late July through September, but the early growing season is enchanting for its enthusiastic anticipation of what’s to come. Celebrate the next six months of Western New York’s growing season by booking reservations at restaurants dedicated to local farms.
buffalo’s comedy scene grows with new showcase
Roaring 420s Lounge at 333 Franklin, Western New York’s first and premier plant-based private membership association (find prices on website), is the city’s newest comedy showcase venue. Every first Saturday of the month, it presents comedic performances with rotating features and special guests, hosted by Don Johnson. Doors...
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