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J.N. Larned: Journalist, Educator, Librarian, Historian

The impact of this multi-faceted Buffalonian is still apparent today.
East Presbyterian Church: The Forgotten Congregation

Research into this little-known congregation contributes to our knowledge of Buffalo's African American community.
Endnotes: His-Story, Her-Story. . . OUR-Story

A diverse survey of summer observations.
The Rise and Fall of the Rochester Rockets: Western New York’s Canadian Football Team

Though they only played for one season, Rochester’s Rockets (and their predecessors) deserve remembering.
North Tonawanda’s Ukrainian Community

The Lumber City’s Ukrainian population has played an important role in the community’s history since the late 19th century.
Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone?  We take a look at the theories and evidence.
Falling for Mary Alice: A Parachute Wedding

The parachute that saved pilot Charles Stanley’s life served a second purpose upon his return home.
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago, the former Niagara Falls High School was given new life as a regional center for the arts.
From the Gift Shop
North Park Theatre

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
The Ice Must Flow

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.
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