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Let NFTA Take You Around

Let NFTA Take You Around

Why pay extra to drive around when public transportation is cheaper? Yes, that's right, we DO have great bus and rail service in Western New York that many should be familiar with. A service provided by NFTA, many bus routes on major avenues run every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20-30 off peak. The metro rail, which runs all of Main Street from University at Buffalo South Campus to the foot of Main Street-Downtown runs every 5-10 minute's during peak hours and 15-20 off peak.

A regional system that allows you to travel just about anywhere in Western New York. From downtown Buffalo to Niagara Falls State Park, the Walden Galleria to the Elmwood Village and beyond. Park and ride services are available too. Coming downtown for a show? to work? or party? Leave the car at either University Station or LaSalle Station and take a quick 10-15 minute ride into downtown.

Hertel Avenue - Not Worth a Sewer

Hertel Avenue - Not Worth a Sewer

Hertel Avenue As It Is - 1887

   Buffalo Express April 3, 1887 The public-spirited citizen of Buffalo in these days finds many questions touching the prosperity of this city, well worth careful consideration.  One of them is building a sewer through Hertel Ave.  This avenue is nearly four miles long, and runs from the Niagara River at lower Black Rock across the extreme northern side of the city, to Main Street.  For the greater part of its length it is a country road.  The land through which it runs is largely held by land associations and others who anticipate a rapid development of the section as a residence neighborhood. 

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

Dear Tom,

I bought a new Lexus RX350 recently. I was told to use premium gas. What is sacrificed if I don’t? Also, is there a certain octane that I should use? 

Alice from Amherst, NY

Alice,

Gas Prices Rising, But Slower Than National Average

Gas Prices Rising, But Slower Than National Average

BUFFALO, N.Y. - As of Monday, February 28, average retail gasoline prices in Buffalo have risen 13.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47/g Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 17.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website BuffaloGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Buffalo during the past week, prices yesterday were 60.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 16.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 25.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 64.9 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

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Last Chance for WNY Nonprofits to Drive Away in New Ford Van

Last Chance for WNY Nonprofits to Drive Away in New Ford Van

Deadline to Submit Ford Friendship Express Applications is March 1, 2011 

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Ford Dealers of Western New York are reminding area nonprofit organizations that the March 1st deadline is quickly approaching for eligible groups to apply for a new van through the 2011 Ford Friendship Express program. Now in its 16th year, the program has already awarded 62 vans valued at more than $1 million.

In 2010, Homespace, Inc. and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northtowns took home new Ford vans. Additional past recipients include: Computers for Children, Kids Escaping Drugs, SABAH, Meals on Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, Friends of the Night People, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Student Union at SUNY at Buffalo, Goodwill Industries of Western New York, Rural Transit Service, American Red Cross, The Buffalo Zoo and more.

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Auto Q&A with Tom Torbjornsen

Dear Tom,

How can I reset the external temperature sensor on my ’05 Chevy Trailblazer EXT LT?

Mayhugh from Hamburg, NY

Mayhugh,

There is no such thing as resetting the external temperature sensor. Replace it because it is bad. The sensor is usually located behind the front grill right under the hood latch assembly.

Tom

City Snow Plow Contractors to be Licensed

Ordinance Amendments— Council Members Richard A. Fontana and Michael P. Kearns sponsored and the Council approved an ordinance amendment to Chapter 144 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, mandating that snow removal contractors operating within the City of Buffalo must obtain and keep in force an active landscape and snow removal contractor license issued by the City. The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to protect residents and business owners from predatory snow removal contractors who promise snow removal services throughout the winter but fail to deliver the purchased services. A related amendment to Chapter 175 Section 25 of the Code of the City of Buffalo establishing a fee of $50 for each landscaper and snow removal contractor’s license.