How Project Civica Helps You Get Involved In Government
It’s as natural as your basic human right. We call it “self-government” and there’s only so much you can delegate before you begin to lose…
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Archeologist Uncovers Grand Island Mystery
What do a septic system, a President’s uncle, and a mysterious house have in common? Click the link below for this week’s episode of The…
History And Happenings At The Erie Canal Museum
We may be a year early for the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebration, but it’s never too early to explore the history and happenings of New…
How To Make History Exciting For All Ages
People like to complain about how history bores them. That says more about the way they consume history (or how it is fed to them)…
Radio And Television History In Buffalo, New York
You might be intrigued to discover that some of the most popular radio and television shows began right here in Western New York. What were…
Dr. Justin Behrend Explores Slavery in Western New York
It’s something you associate with rich people and the South, not pioneers and Western New York. Chances are you never learned about it in school.…
Capt. Ed Sullivan Talks About The Merchant Marine
They were unsung heroes of the Second World War. When and how did their stories finally come to light? Click the link below for this…
Author & Historian Rick Falkowski Talks About Western New York Music Legacy
What do “Happy Days Are Here Again” and “Ain’t She Sweeet” have to do with Western New York? Who decided against paying The Beatles $3,500…
Bonnie Anne Cox Explains Non-Citizen Vote Court Ruling
Conspiracy or controversy? Or both? The court just ruled New York City’s provocative resolution allowing non-citizens to vote unconstitutional. What does that mean for the…
What Does Congressional Redistricting Mean For The Greater Western New York Region
Does it seem like we’ve seen this story before? In compliance with the law of New York State, a bipartisan commission redraws the congressional district…