While the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is held in 13 cities in seven countries on five continents, there’s something uniquely Buffalo about the annual event. It combines sport and spectacle, mixes athletic endeavor with socializing, and fosters competition in a supportive environment. Buffalo is the second-oldest event in the 42-year-old series, trailing only New York City. The 38th running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Buffalo will be at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Delaware Park. “It’s just such a Buffalo thing,” said Bob McArdle, market executive at Chase. “It kicks off the summer and it’s a great opportunity for corporate companies to come together and have a fun picnic day with a little bit of competition and networking and mingling with other companies in the area.” J.P. Morgan first held its 3.5-mile race in Buffalo in 1981 with every year but one held within the confines of the Fredrick Law Olmstead park. (The exception was 1992 … [Read more...] about Running: Largest field in Buffalo history prepared for the 38th J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
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Union-backed candidates win, incumbent ousted for Williamsville School Board
The Williamsville teachers' union on Tuesday maintained its perfect record since 2015 of electing its endorsed candidates to the Board of Education. The union-backed slate of incumbents Shawn Lemay and Mark Mecca and newcomer Eric Borenstein were the top vote-getters in a field of seven candidates. Six-year incumbent Toni Vazquez, who received the union's endorsement in 2015, lost her re-election bid after she was denied an endorsement this year. "The teachers come out and vote for teacher-endorsed candidates," Vazquez said. "That's what they did." The Williamsville Teachers Association became more vocal with its endorsements in 2015, when employee complaints against Superintendent Scott Martzloff surfaced publicly. At that time, Vazquez was the lone board member to back the union's call for an independent investigation into the complaints, but her relationship with the union soured over the last year. "I'm most proud of speaking independently and staying true to my convictions," … [Read more...] about Union-backed candidates win, incumbent ousted for Williamsville School Board
2017 Sporting Calendar: key dates and event planner
AMERICAN FOOTBALL (NFL unless stated) JAN 1 Regular season ends. 7-8 Play-offs begin, wild card round. 9 US College Play-off National Ch’ship (Tampa, Florida). 14-15 Divisional play-offs. 22 AFC & NFC Ch’ship games. 29 Pro Bowl (Orlando, Florida). FEB 5 Super Bowl LI (Houston, Texas). APRIL 27-29 Draft (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). JUNE 10/11 (tbc) Big6 EuroBowl XXXI (tbc); EFL Bowl IV (tbc). SEPT 7 2017-18 season starts. 24 or OCT 1 Jacksonville v Baltimore (Wembley), Miami v New Orleans (Wembley). OCT 22 or 29 Cleveland v Minnesota (Twickenham), Los Angeles v Arizona (Twickenham). AQUATICS DIVING FEB 3-5 British National Cup (Plymouth). 24-26 Grand Prix (Rostock, Germany). MARCH 3-5 World Series (Beijing). 23-25 World Series (Dubai). 31-APRIL 2 World Series (Windsor, Canada). APRIL 6-9 Grand Prix (Gatineau, Canada). 9-12 British Elite Junior Ch’ships (Plymouth). 21-23 World Series (Kazan, Russia). MAY 4-7 Grand Prix (San Juan, Puerto … [Read more...] about 2017 Sporting Calendar: key dates and event planner
Running: Loncto took this ‘Challenge’ to the next level
When Dan Loncto first took over as race director in 1985, Buffalo’s stop of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Series had about 1,700 finishers. There were no tents crammed into every available space on the Delaware Park lawn. And there certainly was no electronic timing system. The stories are plentiful and the memories entertaining. But after 33 years as the event’s race director, Loncto and his wife, Alice, decided to leave the post, transferring the duties to Melina Buck. “I look at it the same way when Alice and I decided to sell the store. It was just the time to do it,” Loncto said from Florida. The two owned and operated Fleet Feet in Buffalo until selling it in 2014. They stayed on as the race directors for the Corporate Challenge, bringing Buck in closely to work with them. The baton has officially been passed as J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Series announced their dates for the 2018 season with Buffalo hosting the 3.5-mile race on June 14. … [Read more...] about Running: Loncto took this ‘Challenge’ to the next level
Bob McCarthy: A fight for the 142nd
News, notes and observations about politics around here: • The April 24 special election for the 142nd Assembly seat, vacated by Mickey Kearns’s November election as county clerk, will offer fascinating politics watching in the days to come. The local Dems, who control special election nominations, are lining up behind Legislator Pat Burke. Some say the hierarchy supports Burke’s graduation to the Assembly to rid County Hall of his “pesky independence.” But Burke has also impressed with his legislative initiatives and ability to coalesce many Democrats in the South Buffalo-centered district. Not so fast, says Erik Bohen, a Buffalo Public Schools teacher who maintains vast ties in the district and has raised significant money so far. Count among his backers Carl Paladino, who often reaches into his deep pockets for favored candidates – as he did for Kearns in the past. Bohen brings connections through his father, William Bohen, business agent for … [Read more...] about Bob McCarthy: A fight for the 142nd
McCarthy: A fight for the 142nd
By Bob McCarthy News, notes and observations about politics around here: • The April 24 special election for the 142nd Assembly seat, vacated by Mickey Kearns’s November election as county clerk, will offer fascinating politics watching in the days to come. The local Dems, who control special election nominations, are lining up behind Legislator Pat Burke. Some say the hierarchy supports Burke’s graduation to the Assembly to rid County Hall of his “pesky independence.” But Burke has also impressed with his legislative initiatives and ability to coalesce many Democrats in the South Buffalo-centered district. Not so fast, says Erik Bohen, a Buffalo Public Schools teacher who maintains vast ties in the district and has raised significant money so far. Count among his backers Carl Paladino, who often reaches into his deep pockets for favored candidates – as he did for Kearns in the past. Bohen brings connections through his father, William Bohen, … [Read more...] about McCarthy: A fight for the 142nd
Your weekly entertainment calendar, Feb. 9-15
NIGHT LIFE ACOUSTIC/FOLK The Coffee House: Community Sing featuring Mark Dvorak, Julie Thompson and Craig Siemsen, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 1905 W. Wisconsin Ave.Cornerstone Restaurant: Peter Donalds, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, S43-W31343 Highway 83, Genesee Depot.Nice Ash Cigar Bar: The Jude, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 323 W. Main St., Waukesha.Timmer’s Resort: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 7:30 Feb. 9, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend.BLUEGRASS Dr. Dawg: BBMA Bluegrass Jam, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11, 6969 N. Port Washington Road, Glendale.BLUES Elkhorn Saloon: Carole & the DV8s, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 9 E. Walworth St., Elkhorn.Havana Lounge: Andrew Gelles, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 9505 W. Greenfield Ave.Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.Mamie’s: Kenny J & The Shadows, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Stokes open jam, 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 3300 W. National Ave. Silver Spring House: Rick Holmes, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Rick Holmes Jam, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, … [Read more...] about Your weekly entertainment calendar, Feb. 9-15
Your weekly entertainment calendar, Jan. 19-25
NIGHT LIFE ACOUSTIC/FOLK Camp Bar Tosa: Jude and The Dude, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, 6600 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.The Coffee House: Mid-Winter Talent Contest, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, 1905 W. Wisconsin Ave.BLUES Crush Wine Bar: Dave Miller Blues and Jazz Trio with Hall Miller, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 19, 378 W. Main St., Waukesha.Havana Lounge: Andrew Gelles, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 9505 W. Greenfield Ave.Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin.Mama D’s: Jonny T-Bird & Big Dad, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 20, 104 W. Main St., Wales.MYE Bar MKE: Jonny T-Bird and the MPs, 9 p.m. Jan. 20, Steve Nitros, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, 4631 W. National Ave., West Milwaukee.Saloon on Calhoun: Altered Five Blues Band, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 17000 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield.Silver Spring House: Rick Holmes, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Rick Holmes Jam, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 6655 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. COUNTRY Cue Club of Wisconsin: Stetsin & Lace, 9 p.m. Jan. 20, … [Read more...] about Your weekly entertainment calendar, Jan. 19-25
EVANS, Joyce Gray
Published Wed, Jan 10, 2018 SHARE TWEET EMAIL EVANS, Joyce Gray EVANS - Joyce Gray 76, wife of James T. Evans, M.D., died November 22, 2017, at Savannah Hospice House, under care for lymphoma. A Buffalo native, she was the surviving fraternal twin born to Walter and June (Mutton) Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin brother William. She was educated in Buffalo public schools including Bennett High School; voted most humorous. Buffalo State for a Bachelors, summa cum laude, and Masters, with Honors. She was a multiple media artist, bibliophile, crochet specialist, educator, peace activist, and volunteer extraordinaire. Art memberships present and past included Society of Bluffton Artists, Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, signature member, East Aurora Art Society, Holland Tuesday Painters, Hoover Water Society, Middle Georgia Art Association, and others. Her artwork is permanently on display at Roswell Park. She was an avid reader and … [Read more...] about EVANS, Joyce Gray
Your weekly entertainment calendar, Jan. 5-11
NIGHT LIFE ACOUSTIC/FOLK The Coffee House: Benefit for Central City Churches Food Pantry featuring Brian Drow, Rick Fitzgerald and John Stano, with the quartet of Sandy Stehling, Ruth Williams, John Granzow and Scott Emmons, 8 p.m. Jan. 6, 1905 W. Wisconsin Ave.County Clare: Andy Thiele, 9 p.m. Jan. 10, 1234 N. Astor St.Dugout 54: The Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 8-11 p.m. Jan. 6, 5328 W. Blue Mound Road. BLUES American Legion Post 449: Blues Disciples, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.The Cheel: Robert Allen Jr., with Guy Fiorentini & Marc Wilson, 9 p.m. Jan. 6, 105 S. Main St., Thiensville.Silver Spring House: Rick Holmes, 8 p.m. Jan. 6, Rick Holmes Jam, 7 p.m. Jan. 9, 6655 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale.The Tonic Tavern: Third Coast Blues Collective, with Nick Moss and Jim Liban, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.JAZZ/SWING The Bay Restaurant: Rick Aaron and The Men in Black Trio, 8 p.m. Jan. 5, Wicked Long Day, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, … [Read more...] about Your weekly entertainment calendar, Jan. 5-11