Angela Stefano
More commonly known as Ang; sometimes known as Bill, Penny Lane or Angus. 2009 Boston University College of Communication grad. Digital managing editor at Townsquare Media. Music addict, hockey fan, klutz.
Angela Stefano
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Strike! A List of Buffalo’s Bowling Alleys
Bowling: A pastime that dates back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire, way before anyone even fathomed swinging at a baseball. And in the frigid desolation of Buffalo winter, bowling seems more logical than putting on a baseball mitt. You can find many bowling alleys in Buffalo, and we've done our best to list them all here for you!
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Free Soil Party — Black History Minute
February 28, 2013 The Free Soil Party was a very short-lived political party, remaining active from 1848 until fully absorbing into the Republican Party in 1854. The FSP was formed in Buffalo at Lafayette Square (known then as Court House Park). Although short-lived, the party was groundbreaking for mainly consisting of anti-slavery members. After fusing with the Republican Party, anti-slavery Democrats also switched parties to help the cause. Martin Van Buren was the only politician of the Free Soil Party to be nominated for president, albeit unsuccessfully.
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WBLK Playlist — March 2013 Top Songs
February 26, 2013 These are WBLK's top songs for March 2013.
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National Conventions of Colored Citizens — Black History Minute
February 25, 2013 The National Convention of Colored Citizens, one of the most significant conventions in abolition movements, began on August 15, 1843, in Buffalo. The Convention lasted four days, and its participants discussed their efforts to claim the rights of other American citizens. Perhaps the most notable of speeches was by Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, who radically encouraged slaves to strive for total emancipation.
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National Liberty Party — Black History Minute
February 23, 2013 The National Liberty Party was a minor political party founded in 1840, consisting of abolitionists who broke away from the American Anti-Slavery Society. They believed that the Constitution was an anti-slavery document and used the document to support their efforts. The National Liberty Party’s first national convention took place in Arcade, N.Y., on April 1, 1840.
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Joseph Hodge — Black History Minute
February 21, 2013 Joseph Hodge was the first non-Native American settler in the Buffalo area. After escaping slavery in the mid 1700s, Hodge married into the Seneca tribe. He and his wife operated a fur trading post, and he often worked as an interpreter.
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Pandora’s Sports Bar & Restaurant — Buffalo Small Business
February 20, 2013 Pandora's Sports Bar & Restaurant
Located at: 2261 North Fillmore Ave., Buffalo
Phone number: (716) 803-1335
Hours: 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Also serving lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Owner: Wayne Collins
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Booker T. Washington — Black History Minute
February 18, 2013 Booker T. Washington was a popular spokesman and leader of the African American community. Washington was born in 1956 in Hale’s Ford, Va., and belonged to the last generation of African Americans to be born into slavery. He was extremely influential to both black and white parties, and his followers called him the “Tuskegee Machine.” His other accomplishments include writing 14 novels, including his autobiography Up From Slavery, and co-founding West Virginia State University. He died in 1915 at the age of 58.
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Ansar Cellular Communications and Fragrance Co. — Buffalo Small Business
February 13, 2013 The Ansar Group
Located at: 1371 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo
Phone Number: 716-884-2373
Owner: In November '09, Duane Madyun and his wife Helen opened up the popular Ansar Cellular Communications and Fragrance Store. They most believe in the philosophy "DO FOR SELF"
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Brown Chiari Attorneys — Buffalo Small Business
February 7, 2013 Brown Chiari Attorneys
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W. E. B. DuBois — Black History Minute
February 1, 2013 W. E. B. DuBois was an American sociologist, civil rights activist and university professor. He was born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Mass., and lived until 1963 at 95 years old. He was the first African American to earn a Ph. D. at Harvard University. DuBois also co-founded the NAACP, constantly relaying to other African Americans to reject Frederick Douglass’ idea of integration and instead brace their own heritage.
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Buffalo Singles Mingle at World’s Largest Singles Party [PICTURES]
Friday night (January 25), the Hyatt in downtown Buffalo was the place to be for singles.