Neighborhood Update: Pano's is changing hands. https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2018/02/20/next-on-panos-menu-a-new-owner-and-look.html

Do you know your rights? Join Assemblyman Sean M. Ryan and Neighborhood Legal Services for on of the upcoming workshops about landlord/tenant rights:

Local business owner, Susan Morreale of Her Story Boutique, will walk in a New York Fashion week event this year--congrats! Susan, is a business owner, a nurse, a cancer survivor thriver, a mother, daughter, sister, friend....but most importantly, a strong woman. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 40, and it really turned her life upside down in so many ways. Her boutique Her Story is dedicated to highlighting the amazing products made by women for women, and the sharing of their stories. The Ana Ono line, which caters to those who've had breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy or are living with other conditions that cause pain or discomfort, is available for purchase in the shop. Susan is honored to be walking in the #Cancerland show this year.

Community FYI: http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/07/first-elmwood-crossing-at-bryant-building-submitted-for-city-review/

Last night, the EVA facilitated an open community meeting with Sinatra & Company Real Estate and Ellicott Development. The developers presented the reuse plans for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital site, named Elmwood Crossing. A big thank you to all of the community members in attendance for their participation, Niagara District Councilmember David Rivera, Jessie Fisher of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, and the teams of Sinatra & Co. and Ellicott Development. For those who weren't able to attend last night's meeting, below are links for some of the media coverage: WKBW: https://www.wkbw.com/news/new-renderings-for-redesign-of-old-children-s-hospital-site AND https://www.wkbw.com/news/old-children-s-hospital-plans-spark-hope WIVB: http://wivb.com/2018/01/31/elmwood-village-residents-get-first-look-at-plans-for-former-women-and-childrens-hospital Buffalo News: http://buffalonews.com/2018/01/31/elmwood-crossing-unveiled-for-former-childrens-hospital-campus We will share more updates as they become available.

Tonight: Join with us to hear and see what's planned for the Former Women and Children's Hospital campus. Where: 875 Elmwood Avenue (Enter on Elmwood side) When: 7:00 p.m.

Reminder: Learn about what's next for the former Women and Children's Hospital with us next Wednesday!

Shout out to our local bike shop Campus Wheelworks! Read this recent profile on how the Campus crew can help you get out and active this winter: http://buffalonews.com/2018/01/19/fat-bikes-and-skis-a-winter-business-marriage-made-in-buffalo/

Break up your winter hibernation to check out a relatively new shop on the block! Glory Market is a retail market offering a rich selection of African food products, as well as African cuisine recipes, cosmetics, artifacts, traditional clothing, jewelry and produce. They maintain a warm, friendly and clean environment catering to the existing African population in Buffalo and its nearby communities while inviting locals to experience rich African culture.

Informational Meeting: Women & Children's Reuse Wednesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church (875 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY) All are welcome; attendee input is welcomed and valued. For any questions related to the meeting, please email Amy Nagy at amy@sinatraandcompany.com or 716-220-8468 x118. To contact the Elmwood Village Association, please email Ashley@elmwoodvillage.org.

Keep out of the cold with Theatre of Youth's newest production this weekend:

Today is Buffalo's "Open Forum City Budget Public Engagement Meeting" from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 13th Floor of City Hall! This is a chance for Buffalo residents to speak publicly about how they would like to see City money spent in the next budget cycle. #Buffalo #civicengagement #opengov