Buffalo’s first cat cafes will open later this year. Molly Hutton plans to open Buckminster’s Cat Cafe on Niagara Street at the end of 2018 and a second establishment, Purrfect Cafe and Gallery, is expected to open on Hertel Avenue. Hutton said the idea for Buckminster’s was inspired by her life-long love of cats and her brother’s travels in Asia. Continue reading
The Buffalo Review TV will debut on Spectrum cable channel 20 in Buffalo March 19 at 7 p.m. The weekly news and public affairs program, produced by students from the Communication Department at SUNY Buffalo State, will air Monday nights throughout the spring semester. Continue reading
The city of Buffalo is offering opportunities for anyone looking to become a firefighter, as the city’s firefighter exam is being offered in 2018. The test, which is only offered every four years, will be administered May 1 and applications must be submitted by April 9. Thus, the department’s recruitment campaign, entitled “Move up the ladder,” is underway. Continue reading
This week on the Buffalo Review (March 9), we covered human trafficking, a new product designed to limit distracted driving, the Buffalo firefighter test and a pet store that allows customers to rent baby chickens. Continue reading
This week on the Buffalo Review (March 1), we covered a decrease in Opioid overdoses in Erie County, the effects of declining fitness on military recruiting, a potential ban on plastic bags in New York state and the challenges some students face registering for classes. Continue reading
Paint Nite is an international business in the “paint and sip” industry, which partners with local artists who host classes that combine painting and cocktails. In order to become a Paint Nite “creative entrepreneur,” the artist has to apply and once approved has the ability to run their own classes. The company has licensed entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading
Black Friday has come and gone, but holiday shopping is still raging on, as many businesses rely on this time of year to improve the bottom line. For major retailers like Target or Best Buy, the Friday after Thanksgiving is one of the most lucrative days of the year, but for shops in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village, it’s a day later on Small Business Saturday. Continue reading
Ice skating has returned to Canalside for the winter season, with a greater emphasis on comfort and safety. The rink is open to skaters of all age and skill levels and this year there are a few additions to the rink intended to better accommodate guests and provide a safer experience. Continue reading
Gutter Pop Comics and Sugar City joined together to host their annual fall Zine Fair Nov. 4. A zine is a small, noncommercial and homemade magazine or similar type of media produced by an individual or small group. The fair is a celebration of self-published, handmade and do-it-yourself magazines, books or comics. Continue reading
Buffalo State hosted the eighth annual SUNYWide Film Festival Nov. 9-11, which was the first time the event was held in Buffalo. The festival was launched in 2009 to highlight the film and video work of students and faculty in the SUNY system. To date, more than 900 students have submitted films and videos to compete in the festival. Continue reading
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