Building Buffalo

This episode of Building Buffalo is dedicated to the art of magic, as it pertains to Buffalo. In this podcast, I am joined by physical geographer Dr. Michael Stanley Gallisdorfer, and Buffalo’s very own masterful magician, Garrett Thomas. Garrett appeared on the hit TV show Penn & Teller Fool Us in 2020, where he won, fooling Penn and Teller with some sleight-of-hand with a ring. For over 30 years, Garrett has been working his magic in Buffalo, and beyond. Not only does [...]

Every district has a cheerleader or two. In Black Rock, it’s Sue Cholewa. For upwards of 20 years, Sue has been fighting for, and investing in, Black Rock. She’s seen a lot of ups and downs, yet has always remained upbeat about district. I give a lot of credit to Sue, who has been a stalwart activist in Black Rock, especially along Amherst Street. Her enthusiasm for Black Rock as a whole is palpable, as you will soon find out. [...]

In the inaugural episode of Buffalo Rising’s latest series, Building Buffalo, we are excited to present a dialogue led by BR Co-Founder, Author, and our host, Newell Nussbaumer. Newell is joined by Frits Abell – a well-known preservationist, dreamer, doer, business person, and urbanist with a profound love and understanding of Buffalo’s unique urban landscape. After much anticipation, Frits made his way to the Buffalo Rising studio for a fireside chat that promised to delve into the intricacies of Buffalo’s [...]

In this podcast episode, BR co-founder and author, Newell Nussbaumer, recounts his experience visiting North Tonawanda and how it could serve as a blueprint for downtown Buffalo’s revitalization efforts. Newell Nussbaumer sits down with esteemed guests, real estate developer Paul Ciminelli and North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec, for a discussion on the achievements of North Tonawanda’s downtown core and its potential to ignite revitalization in downtown Buffalo. Key Points Discussed: Rethinking Urban Space: The discussion highlights the need to convert existing [...]