My first story for The News in a while is about Buffalo’s first great fish fry place— Ritchie Roth’s along the Erie Canal. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

Grab your shovel and head down to the ward for the parade today! buffalonews.com/bn-chronicles-…

From the crazy signs to the crazy big cones and sandwiches... Buffalo loved Beef & Sirloin on Genesee Street. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

While writing this, my wife reminded me, when we were dating, I took her to the D&K on Seneca Street. I was struck by how weird that is, but also how proud I am of young Steve. Hahaha. Apparently I wasted the opportunity to take her to Odd's-N-End's. :) buffalonews.com/news/archives/…

A look inside the Broadway Market in 1975. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

She was a world renowned jewel thief who escaped from the Erie County Jail and then Auburn Prison twice! buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

Deconstructing the Buffalo Accent buffalonews.com/news/local/bn-…

I love when I find a story to tell about Buffalo’s history that makes me pause and say “wow.” This is one of those stories! buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

Erie County’s first… and last… drive-in. The Buffalo at Harlem & Genesee. buffalonews.com/news/local/bn-…

After growing acceptance & better treatment of our lesbian & gay brothers & sisters, many are now actively moving back to a society like the one I'm reporting on from 40 years ago. We need equality under law and equality in each other's hearts. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

After weeks of choking on smoky air from Canada, some of us remember “the good old days” when we used to choke on our own air! buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

The history of the Italian Festival In Buffalo: buffalonews.com/news/local/bn-…

The places where Buffalonians ignored the "No Swimming" signs in the 1930s. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…

How and why did loganberry become popular in Buffalo? I had fun researching this one. buffalonews.com/news/local/his…