Building Buffalo

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...

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...

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 h...

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 wel...

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 story...

Thanks for tuning into the Building Buffalo podcast. This week, we’re discussing a project that I am really looking forward to. I believe that 42 North Brewing Company’s new tasting room in the Wurlitzer Building (more recently, Tent City) is going to help beckon a ‘new day’ for Main Street. A project like this will not only attract throngs of beer and food lovers to Theate...

The latest Building Buffalo podcast features Buffalo Go Green founder, executive director and CEO Allison DeHonney, and Director of Operations, Marilyn Rodgers. In the podcast, we discuss the future of The East Side’s first-ever holistic wellness center (and campus) that includes components such as a new indoor food production system, including a hydroponic system that will provide herbs and veget...

The latest Building Buffalo podcast features Kyle Ciminelli, who was recently named President, Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation. Kyle is now working alongside his father Paul, now Chief Executive Officer of the company. Kyle Ciminelli brings with him, a number of assets and insights. Upon returning from New York City, where he worked at Newmark Group, Inc. – a world leader in commercial real...

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...

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 palpab...

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,...

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...