Barbara Howe, former New York State Surrogate Court judge for Erie County, handled many cases over her time on the bench relating to issues with an estate or affairs of a decedent (someone who recently died). Over 150,000 cases in 14 years, in fact.
- Sponsored by the National Buffalo Wing Festival
When Bill Murray's character in the quirky 2001 comedy “Osmosis Jones” set out on a road trip to take his daughter to the "National Chicken Wing Festival" in Buffalo, New York, there was one problem: The festival didn't exist.
- Sponsored by the Erie County Fair
When the 186th Erie County Fair returns Aug. 12-23, fairgoers will find new opportunities to save throughout their visit.
- Sponsored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
From legendary funk musician Rick James to pioneering politician Shirley Chisolm and civil rights trailblazer Mary B. Talbert, Forest Lawn Cemetery serves as the final resting place to some of the nation’s most well-known African American leaders.
- Sponsored by Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation & Newmark Ciminelli
Since 2020, Newmark Ciminelli has served Western New York as an alliance between local powerhouse Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation and Newmark Group, a world leader in commercial real estate. Its brokerage services combine the local expertise of Ciminelli with the global reach and insights …
- Sponsored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
It might seem obvious that a historic cemetery deals with a lot of, well, history. But what might surprise you is how that history is always evolving.
- Sponsored by Crisis Services
For more than five decades, Crisis Services has served as Erie County’s only 24-hour crisis center and community resource, providing a vital lifeline for individuals in times of acute need.
- Sponsored by Northland Workforce Training Center
Bobby Donohue started at Dimar Manufacturing Corporation in February 2024 as a general welder. Just two years later, he’s a lead on his shift, operating some of the company’s most high-tech and expensive machines: welding cobots (a portmanteau for collaborative robots).
- Sponsored by Landscape for Less
Professionalism and knowledge are the cornerstones Landscape for Less has built its business upon. It’s important not only that customers see the high quality of work from the landscaping firm, but also for them to understand what’s happening throughout the process.
- Sponsored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
Spring is finally in the air in Western New York, and there’s no better place to take it all in than the City of Buffalo. Well, one spot in Buffalo in particular: Forest Lawn Cemetery in the north part of the city, adjacent to Delaware Park.
- Sponsored by Kaleida Health
Kaleida Health’s Giving Day FOR Kids is March 25 this year. It’s raised an impressive $1 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (GCH Buffalo) since 2024—but it can be hard to imagine your dollars at work when you donate to a big organization like a hospital.
- Sponsored by Great Lakes Building Systems
Great Lakes Building Systems (GLBS) is celebrating 25 years in the fire security systems integration business this year. Backed by a strong succession plan and a continued focus on the quality service customers rely on, the locally owned, Elma-based company is well positioned to serve the co…
- Sponsored by Kaleida Health
As the largest health care provider in the Western New York region, Kaleida Health has a long history of providing quality cancer care to patients. Now, the same longstanding services, experienced physicians and nationally accredited care Kaleida has always provided will be delivered under t…
- Sponsored by Forest Lawn Cemetery
The past year was a good one for Buffalo’s Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Walsh Insurance needed a new place to call home. The goal? Stay loyal to their Buffalo roots while catering to employee needs. We were honored to welcome them to Larkin this summer!
With a history of innovation, Larkin Development Group is restoring the past to build a better future. Through intentional designs and creative small businesses, Larkinville has become a destination to live, work and play — and this is just the beginning. Larkin Development is a sponsor of T…
- Sponsored by Larkin Development Group
As a fifth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh Insurance has built a formidable local legacy in the insurance industry, one that spans 165 years.
- Sponsored by City Cruises
Niagara City Cruises is already preparing for the holidays. For the first time ever, cruises will continue through the last day of the year, Dec. 31, 2025, offering locals and tourists alike a chance to take in the iconic Niagara Falls like they’ve never seen it before.
- Sponsored by Daemen University
The challenges of the future may be unknown, but one thing is clear: Critical thinking and multidisciplinary skills will be crucial to addressing those challenges. Daemen University’s approach is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving, communicati…