“Snow Sausages,” a Christmas Story of Love and Loss, December 1968
Family traditions are an important element of the Christmas holiday season, and the old West Side of Buffalo had some unique ones.
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Wax Lips, Licorice Sticks and an Homage to the Corner Store
One of the things I miss most when I return to Buffalo is the family-owned corner store.
Paying Homage to Poland, Pussy Willows, and Dyngus Day
People all over western New York are embracing the “spirit of Polonia,” even if for only a day.
Merry West Side Christmas
Grandma was happiest surrounded by loved ones on Christmas.
When the Saints Come Marching
The March celebrations honoring St. Patrick and St. Joseph couldn’t be more different.
Fish Fry Fridays
Why is the fish fry so popular in a town where beef on ‘weck, Sahlen’s hot dogs, and chicken wings suggest a distinct predilection for meat?