Building Buffalo

Rocco Termini and Paul Ciminelli discuss Downtown, post-pandemic

Following the closure of Braymiller Market, developer Rocco Termini reached out me to say that he would like to join together with his friend, developer Paul Ciminelli, to discuss the state of downtown, post-pandemic. Earlier, I conducted podcast with Braymiller owner, Stuart Green, which prompted Rocco to reach out, so that he too could join the conversation. Therefore, I agreed to host the audio discussion, which is as follows. The Building Buffalo podcast is meant to spur conversations about this city that [...]

Stuart Green and Paul Ciminelli discuss the closure of Braymiller

In this “Building Buffalo” podcast, Braymiller Market owner Stuart Green and developer Paul Ciminelli discuss the issues the led up to the closing of the market. The discussion also revolves around the state of downtown Buffalo post pandemic. While the this is not our typical “Building Buffalo” podcast, it’s important to have these types of discussions, so that we can continue to navigate forward. Later in the week we will be posting yet another podcast regarding the market, featuring Paul [...]

GObike’s Justin Booth and Kevin Heffernan discuss the ups and downs of biking in Buffalo

For anyone who has ever thought about biking in Buffalo, GObike Buffalo is the organization that leads the way towards creating the safest streets possible. That said, there are other cities that are way, way ahead of Buffalo when it comes to engaging bike safety measures. While we have certainly won some hard-fought battles, cars are still king of the road in the Queen City on the Lake. Does it have to be that way? Recently, I had an opportunity [...]

Head Coach RJ Rubino discusses Row Buffalo’s growth into an elite rowing organization

The world of national and international competitive rowing in Buffalo has reached new heights, under the banner of Row Buffalo. The rowing organization, officially founded during the 2023 rowing season, rose out of Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association (BSRA), according to head coach RJ Rubino. Place podcast here. With over 100 athletes on the roster, Row Buffalo is making waves regionally, as well as on national rowing circuits. “In its 150 years of competitive rowing, 2024 signaled the largest group of [...]

Chef Valentina Garcia Montaño and Dr. Michael Stanley Gallisdorfer discuss Cucina @ The Richardson Hotel

Chef Valentina “Val” Garcia Montaño and Dr. Michael Stanley Gallisdorfer are two parts of one whole. Together they deliver a kind of soul food for the spirit at Cucina Restaurant at The Richardson Hotel. Chef Val’s creative touch is matched by Michael’s words, telling the story of Buffalo today… through dinner. Focusing on food alone forgets the secret essence of dinner, social gathering and storytelling, defining our lives with each other. The heart of each dish Chef Val creates is [...]