Today’s Building Buffalo podcast is with developer Rocco Termini, and Peter Burakowski, Executive Director at Buffalo Place. The reason for this discussion is to flesh out some new ideas about how to reinvigorate downtown Buffalo. In the podcast, we talk about the Ignite the Streets initiative, by the Electric District Alliance, as well as other ideas might/could/should come to pass. Part brainstorming, part past frustrations, and part determination, with plenty of insight, the podcast provides an inside look into some [...]

Artist’s and Models was a NOT TO MISSED event on Buffalo’s social calendar for decades. And now it’s back after a 12-year absence. This year’s highly anticipated event is set to take place at the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal on Saturday July 18. In order to get a clearer picture about what Artists and Models means to Buffalo, I sat down with the team behind the vision – lead image L-R: Marty McGee, Tony Billoni, Jason Rowley, and David Butler. [...]

Local clothing designer, Olivia Chillemi, has launched her first line of clothing, inspired by her love of ballet. Vita Mia is Olivia’s answer to the dressy-casual look, with a clothing line that she feels is elegant, beautiful, strong, and confident. By bucking fast fashion trends, Olivia hopes that women appreciate the love and care that goes into each of her looks, while also appealing to those who are proud to be supporting the local fashion community. While speaking with Olivia, [...]