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Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
News of police-involved shootings seems to dominate our news feeds. Have you ever wondered how the Buffalo Police Department ranks against other municipalities when it comes to fatalities from an officer-involved shooting? As it turns out, the Buffalo Police Department responded to over 2 million calls over a span of more than four years without an officer-involved shooting fatality. ...
‘Dyngus Day in Buffalo’ Polka Song [VIDEO]
‘Dyngus Day in Buffalo’ Polka Song [VIDEO]
‘Dyngus Day in Buffalo’ Polka Song [VIDEO]
Dyngus Day is April 6, 2015, and no one does Dyngus Day like Buffalo! Dyngus Day Buffalo festivities take place in the Historic Polonia District, Cheektowaga, Depew, South Buffalo and Black Rock. The annual post-Lenten bash attracts tens of thousands of people to Buffalo, NY, to celebrate Polish history and pride.
The Stories That Could Be Told From A Cheektowaga Cemetery
The Stories That Could Be Told From A Cheektowaga Cemetery
The Stories That Could Be Told From A Cheektowaga Cemetery
I’m always amazed at the impact this area had on American history. Most of the worst battles of the War of 1812 happened right here. The villages of Lewiston, Youngstown and Black Rock were destroyed. The village of Buffalo was burned to the ground by the British.
Dyngus Day 2013 Celebrations in Buffalo
Dyngus Day 2013 Celebrations in Buffalo
Dyngus Day 2013 Celebrations in Buffalo
The world's largest Dyngus Day celebration is coming up right here in Buffalo. And if you're wondering what Dyngus Day is, exactly, we're here to help.History Dyngus Day is historically a Polish-American tradition celebrating the end of Lent on the day after Easter. Thi...