Buffalo (N.Y.)--Public schools]]> Buffalo Public Schools (Buffalo, N.Y.)]]> Public schools--New York (State)--Buffalo]]>  It was destroyed by fire in 1912, and rebuilt onsite in 1914.  The school was later known as Fosdick-Masten High School, and changed to City Honors in 1980.]]> Buffalo (N.Y.). Department of Public Works]]> Grosvenor Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo.]]> Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.]]> Public schools-- New York (state)-- Buffalo-- History]]> Public Schools.]]> Masten Park High School (Buffalo, N.Y.)]]> H.L. Woehler, Buffalo, N.Y.]]> M (author)]]> ENG]]> Communism--United States--1917]]> Jews]]> Christian Nationalist Crusade)]]> Smith, Gerald L. K. (Gerald Lyman Kenneth), 1898-1976.]]> Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.]]>
Buffalo Morning Express drama critic and playwright Marian de Forest managed the Buffalo Musical Foundation and presented this concert.]]> Statler Hotel (Buffalo, N.Y.)]]> Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937]]> Torpadie, Greta]]> Bogue-Laberge Concert Management, Inc]]> Buffalo Musical Foundation]]> De Forest, Marian, 1864-1935]]> eng]]> Mid-Twentieth Century (1925-1975)]]> Urban & municipal planning]]> Masiello, Anthony]]> Buffalo Harbor (N.Y.)]]> Public schools--New York (State)--Buffalo--History]]> Urban development--Government policy]]>
After spending ten years on the Council, Masiello was elected to the New York State Senate. Serving from 1981 to 1993, he advanced to the positions of Minority Whip and Chair of the Democratic Conference.

On January 1, 1994, Masiello was sworn in as Buffalo 61st mayor. He served three terms. In an interview with WIVB-TV Senior Correspondent Rich Newberg, Masiello looked back with pride on his accomplishments as mayor. He said his administration boosted Buffalo's image nationally by building up the city's medical corridor and changing Buffalo's "economic fabric."

In particular, he mentioned cultural tourism and the attraction of the city's developing Inner Harbor. He also said developers were converting old historic buildings into attractive places to live, providing an incentive for people to rent or buy property downtown. During the Masiello years, eighty year old school buildings were renovated with state-of-the-art "learning laboratories." It was a ten year, state funded, billion dollar project. Masiello said, when it came to education, his one regret was that he was unable to appoint three members to the Buffalo School Board.

Directly addressed the people of Buffalo, Masiello said, "I thoroughly enjoyed being your mayor." He added, "I know we've had some tough times but I never gave up on our city. I never gave up on its people, and I never gave up on its future." Because of his positive approach to governing, he said, "I think we're in a really good position to do great things as a city and as a people." Tony Masiello won twenty-three elections to public office during the span of his political career.]]> Newberg, Rich]]> eng]]> Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.]]> Buffalo Academy of Music]]> Craven, H. T. (Henry Thornton), 1818-1905]]> Love, Maria M. (Maria Maltby), 1840-1931]]> Love, Libbie]]> Fielding, May]]> Davis, Townsend]]> Spencer, E. A.]]> eng]]> Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)]]> Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.]]> Dame Nellie Melba GBE was an Australian operatic soprano, and one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era.

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United States. President (1801-1809 : Jefferson)]]> Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.]]> Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo.]]> Photographic postcards.]]> Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874.]]> Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.]]> National Art Views Co. N.Y. City.]]> ENG]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.]]> Convention Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)]]> Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967]]> Samaroff Stokowski, Olga, 1882-1948]]> Rosenstein, Arthur]]> Smith, Mai Davis]]> Ellis, C. A.]]> fra]]> deu]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Wilson, David, W.F.B.]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Panama—History—American Invasion, 1989]]> Drug control -- Latin America.
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The mission took place about three years after U.S. forces invaded Panama, removing dictator Manuel Noriega from power. Some members of the 914th had participated in the invasion, called Operation Just Cause.

Noriega was brought to the U.S. where he was tried and convicted of drug trafficking, racketeering, and money laundering.

WIVB-TV reporter Rich Newberg and photographer Paul Woodson accompanied the 914th on the mission and produced a four part series for the station. ]]> Newberg, Rich (Producer, Writer, Reporter)]]> Woodson, Paul (Photographer, editor)]]> Murphy, Kurt (Graphic Artist)]]> Nolf, Neil (Niagara Falls Airbase Public Affairs Officer)]]> eng]]> Caroche, G.]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Crane, Walter, 1845-1915]]> Rare Book Room of the B&ECPL (repository)]]> eng]]> Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)]]> Teresa, Mother, Saint, 1910-1997]]> Niagara University]]> Niagara Falls (N.Y.)]]>
In this WIVB-TV piece by reporter Emil Jablonski, Mother Teresa says, "The poor are a gift of God to us. They are great people. They are really lovable people." She said no one should ever feel unwanted.

At a news conference she decried the fact that there are children dying of hunger while superpowers pour money into the arms race. She also spoke out against abortion.

In a surprise introduction, Mother Teresa met Elizabeth Collins, a child adopted from her Calcutta mission. Elizabeth, now living in Tonawanda, got a warm embrace and told Mother Teresa she loved her. Her wish was that the founder of Missionaries of Charity could live forever.

Thirty four years after her visit to Niagara University, Mother Teresa was canonized by the Catholic Church. On September 4, 2016, nineteen years after her death, she became known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.]]> Jablonski, Emil (Reporter)]]> Mombrea, Sr., Mike (Photographer, Editor)]]> eng]]> Postcards--New York (State)--Buffalo.]]> Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.]]> Buffalo (N.Y.)--Societies and clubs.]]> The Buffalo News Company]]> Litho-Chrome (artist)]]> ENG]]> African Americans--New York (State)--Buffalo]]> Buffalo (N.Y.). Common Council]]> Education--New York (State)--Buffalo.]]>
Bell started two business ventures in Buffalo, having successfully owned and operated both a dry-cleaning service and a sporting goods store. He built upon his entrepreneurship savvy and used this knowledge to contribute to economic growth within the community and beyond. He has served as a Senior Advisor of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, as Director of the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation, and in various capacities as a business mentor. In 1998, as a representative of the Mayor of Buffalo, Bell led a delegation of 55 people to Lille, France to personally represent five Buffalo businesses in international trade.

For over a decade, and what many may know him for, Bell served as a Council Member-at-Large. His service extends even beyond this position. He founded the Buffalo African American Museum, a traveling and growing exhibit showcasing local African American history. As a community activist, he provides leadership in stewarding the preservation of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To this end, he spearheaded the construction of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bust in MLK Park with the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Bell has also assisted as chairman of the MLK Trust Fund's Celebration Committee for over 30 years. In February of 2021, he helped to create a collaborative exhibit and video series between the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy and the Buffalo African American Museum titled "Making of a Monument". This project chronicles the legacy of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bust.

Brother Bell is an engaged member of his church, the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. He has served in numerous capacities at the church since 1955, including congregation president, Deacon Board chairman, and Evangelism Committee chairman. He is also a poet, publishing a book of poetry titled "A Full Life", which draws inspiration from his relationship with faith, family, and life.

Among his numerous awards and distinctions are the NAACP's Medgar Evers Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Seniors Award by the New York State Governor, Buffalo Urban League's Evans-Young Award, and recognition by the Erie County Legislature, New York Senate, New York State Assembly, U.S. Congress, and the Buffalo and Erie County Library for his years of public service. Of particular note, Brother Bell was recognized for the Congressional Record by the Honorable Brian Higgins on January 15, 2020. The Congressman said: "Brother Bell has lived a life of love, representing the best of our community and our country. We, as a nation, can learn from his example."

Bell is also recognized as an Uncrowned King as part of the Uncrowned Community Builders. Clifford Bell has received the highly honored title of Paramount Chief of the African World, performing libation ceremonies in English, French, and Spanish.

In 2021, Bell was honored by the Buffalo History Museum with the coveted Red Jacket Award. The Red Jacket Award is given annually "in recognition of quiet, continued, unbroken devotion to civic progress." In 1792, President George Washington presented Red Jacket with the medal after which the Museum's award is modeled.

Brother Bell has been married to Helaine Tucker for over 66 years and they have two children, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Bell believes in fairness and equity for all people, bringing his passion for civil rights to any challenge he has faced over the years. He continues to serve as an engaged community member treating all with fairness, living by his motto "This Bell tolls for the People".]]> Uncrowned Queens Institute for Research & Education on Women, Inc.]]> Blanc Photographie (videographer)]]> Blanc, Yves-Richard]]> eng]]>