Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson's Wife Speaks in Buffalo

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:19am

BUFFALO, NY- The wife of a baseball legend left her mark in Buffalo Monday.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown declared June 17, 2013 Rachel Robinson day in the city of Buffalo.

Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball hall of famer Jackie Robinson, came to Buffalo to speak at New Era Cap's annual sales meeting at the Statler City Hotel.

Robinson's husband was the first African American to play Major League Baseball and she spoke about the struggles and triumps of their life together.

Robinson and her husband were both civil rights activists and are seen as key figures in the fight for equality in the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. She shared stories of her experiences during such a historic time with the crowd of New Era employees.

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Tappo Restaurant to Open in Downtown Buffalo

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:10am

BUFFALO, NY- Developer Rocco Termini is opening his newest downtown project this weekend, a restaurant called Tappo.

The 4,400 square foot Italian themed restaurant is located in the old Horton Coffee Company building on Ellicott Street.

Tappo is co-owned by well-known chef Mike Andrzejewski, who also owns and operates Sea Bar, Cantina Loco, and Mike A's at the Lafayette.

Andrzejewski says he wants Tappo to be a fun and affordable place for people to dine at.

Tappo also features a wine wall where customers can pick out their own bottle of wine to have with their meal, as well as the only roof top dining patio downtown.

"It's not like any other dining space in Buffalo, so we're really looking forward to serving our guests up there," Andrzejewski said.

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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists June 22 Events

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 2:01pm

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Lists June 22 Events

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, a popular Western New York tradition featuring nearly 40 vendors selling fresh, seasonal and local produce and products, is open for the 2013 season! Hours at the open-air market, a program of the Elmwood Village Association, are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine.

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Art, drama and musical theater summer camps

Submitted by Colleen Knopeck

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 12:03pm

Now that school is almost over, it's time to start thinking about what you'll do with the kids for the whole summer. If they are interested in drama or the arts, here is a list of summer camps available in the Buffalo area:

Continue reading on Examiner.com Art, drama and musical theater summer camps - Buffalo High School Theater | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/art-drama-and-musical-theater-summer-camps

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Compeer and Mental Health Association Host 28th Annual Road 2 Recovery

Submitted by Shannon Specht on Monday, June 17th, 11:35 am

Continuing the tradition of the only race and walk in Western New York dedicated to mental health awareness, Compeer of Greater Buffalo joins forces with the Mental Health Association of Erie County to host the Road 2 Recovery 5K Mental Health Run and Wellness Walk – A Superhero Run! at St. George’s Church and Delaware Park on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Through a partnership with the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program at the Mental Health Association of Erie County and The Superhero Foundation, this year’s event will be a “Superhero Race.” Organizers encourage all participants to dress up in their favorite Superhero costumes to help raise awareness for the program, which helps abused children have their voice in court and in the community. The Superhero Run calls attention to the idea that while every child needs a hero, abused children need Superheroes.

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2ns Annual National Bound Bash to Benefit Meghan Ebert

Submitted by Ann Schlifke on Monday, June 17th, 10:17 am

2nd Annual National Bound Bash

Come join us for an “Original” Country Buffet Dinner

Lewiston Village Pub

840 Center Street

Lewiston, NY

Sunday, June 23, 2013

3pm

Cash Bar, Basket Raffles and music by DJ Frost from Club Infinity

Tickets are $20 Pre-sale/$25 at the door

(Call Janet Ebert at 998-0509 for Pre-sale Tickets)

Meghan riding LG during a pole bending competition in Ontario, Canada.

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Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Sunday, June 16th, 2013, 8:17pm

Chances are you probably won’t be awake at 1:04 a.m. Friday, June 21, when the sun will be directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer, marking the official start of Summer 2013. But back here in Western New York, Buffalo Citybration will be making a major announcement about our summer season at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 20, giving us an eight-hour head start on the season that festival-loving Buffalonians love most!

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