The days of using temporary employment agencies or buying recruitment ads are over for Brian Tabaczynski, operations manager at Besroi Roofing & Siding.
The man sat slumped, eyes lowered, struggling to make it through the Little Portion Friary shelter’s intake process. Plagued by exhaustion and several health conditions, he had been dealing with homelessness for a while now, and the physical and mental side effects were evident.
Pizza Plant Italian Pub differs from other Buffalo pizzerias.
The Festival of Lights returned to the Hamburg Fairgrounds Nov. 24, ushering in the holiday season with its dazzling light displays and immersive experience for people of all ages.
Western New York is known for its large and diverse lineup of live performances, and the list includes more than just musical concerts and theater. The area is also home to Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU), a company dedicated to producing professional opera and musical theater. Now in its 38th…
It can be hard to make it in the restaurant business, and the pandemic made it even harder. However, Hideaway Grille in Tonawanda is defying those expectations.
Jamaica native Oswald Love never expected to end up living in Buffalo, let alone working as a machinist for a global, industry-leading heat transfer company. However, his time at Northland Workforce Training Center opened doors allowing him to do just that – and just a few years after making…
If you have one of the top workplaces in Western New York, there’s still more time to be recognized.
Northland Workforce Training Center celebrated its five-year anniversary at its annual celebration, held at Aloft Hotel on Friday, Sept. 29.
Larkinville and summertime seem synonymous, thanks to events like Live at Larkin and Food Truck Tuesdays. But as the weather cools down, the neighborhood still has plenty to offer in the way of shopping, eating and drinking.
When the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation was founded in 2015, its four life trustees identified young adults and working families as sectors of the population it wanted to invest in.
Everyone knows Buffalo is a theater town. Whether you’re looking for the historic grandeur of a nationally known performing arts center or the close proximity of a small venue, you’ve got options.
Volunteers took to more than 40 Tops Friendly Markets all over Erie and Niagara counties Saturday, Sept. 16 for The Buffalo News Kids Day.
In the competition for hiring talent, Top Workplaces celebrates the companies that are getting it right.
Nearly 80,000 people call the Erie County Crisis Services 24-hour hotline each year for mental health support. Many who call are in immediate crisis or seeking help for a loved one. While the majority of callers can be supported, helped and de-escalated, responding to a crisis represents onl…
The sinking of the Titanic, the grand opening of Buffalo Central Terminal, WWII heroes returning home from war – all under the roof of the tallest building in Buffalo.
The dentist’s office – and its attendant discomforts – is not high on most people’s list of their favorite things. But for some patients, the experience of sitting through a cleaning or tooth extraction isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s nearly impossible.
When Bobbie Thoman looks at the state of society today, she sees several challenges in creating a more sustainable future. But that also means there are plenty of opportunities.
Whether you're a working professional looking to upskill in your career, a parent seeking to return to college or someone with a busy daytime schedule, you might think it’s impossible to achieve a degree or certificate while balancing these other priorities.