Buffalo Central Terminal

A few days ago, we received the note below and we wanted to share it with everyone.

Hello.

Today I experienced what I call a “Joyful Moment”, something that makes you so happy that you want to share it with everyone you encounter throughout the day.

First, let me tell you that I live in Rochester. I moved from Buffalo, where I lived for ten years, back to Rochester where I was born and raised.

While I lived in Buffalo, from 1992 to 2002, I was always amazed at the Central Terminal. I thought it was so sad to see such a magnificent building sitting empty, idle, and neglected. I was so enchanted with the building that I attended several “cleanup” events that took place at the Terminal grounds prior to 2002. My senior aged mom even participated in those cleanups.

Once in a while, I would drive to the Terminal and just sit in my car in the parking lot, gazing at the site with visions of “rebirth” of the Terminal and its surroundings. I even pictured the building becoming a hotel, or apartments, or even a casino. The last time I was at the site was when the clocks were first restored to operation (2001?). Of course, all the rest was still in disrepair with not much hope in sight.

That brings me to today, and my “Joyful Moment”, as I call it. I was home, in Rochester, at the computer, surfing the web, and I came across your website. Living out of town since 2001, I hadn’t heard anything about the Terminal since then. I will just get right to the point and tell you that I was in tears seeing the photos, reading of the restoration efforts, and putting two and two together to see how the Terminal’s restoration might fit right in with our Governor’s plan for high speed rail across Upstate New York.

Again, I cried when I saw the beautiful photos on your website. It was almost like my vision had come true. I can’t wait to visit now and once again park in the parking lot, in my car, and gaze out to see it becoming reality. My hat is off to all those that have made it possible. On a humorous note, I count myself in on that effort since I haven’t forgotten those days when, with broom and shovel in hand, my mom and I pulled weeds, swept pavement, and hoped for the best.

Sincerely,
Ron Nichols
Rochester, New York

Thank you, Ron. It’s thoughts like these that keep us going!

Put more Dyngus in your Day with the 2009 Pussy Willow Pass. Purchase a $10 admission at participating Dyngus Day Buffalo Official Festival Sites and receive a wristband offering $2 admissions to any other participating venue during the day. Your Dyngus Day Buffalo Pussy Willow Pass also allows you to hop on the Sobieski Vodka Shuttle Bus to over 15 festival halls and taverns.

The Dyngus Day Pussy Willow Pass can be purchased and redeemed at: St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Parish, the Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Buffalo Central Terminal, Corpus Christi Church, Adam Plewacki Post No. 799, Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. VFW #6251, The Polish Falcons Club, Polish Villa II, Potts Banquet Hall, Dnipro Ukrainian Center and the Polish Cadets in Black Rock.

The smart and safe way to get around the Dyngus Day Capital of the World. The Sobieski Vodka Shuttle will run between many of Dyngus Day Buffalo’s Official Festival Halls from 4pm to 1am. Use of the Sobieski Vodka Shuttle is free once you purchase a Pussy Willow Pass. The shuttle is proudly sponsored by Sobieski Vodka and encourages all participants not to drink and drive.

ROUTE #1 – Outer Polonia

Polish Falcons Club 445 Columbia Ave., Depew
Leonard Post Jr. VFW Post 2450 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga
Potts Banquet Hall 694 S. Ogden St, Buffalo (TRANSFER STATION)
Polish Villa II 1085 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga

ROUTE #2 – Historic Polonia

Adam Mickiewicz Library 612 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo
Adam Plewacki VFW Post 385 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo
Arty’s Grill 508 Peckham Street, Buffalo
Buffalo Central Terminal Paderewski Drive at Memorial, Buffalo
Corpus Christi Church 199 Clark St, Buffalo
G & T Inn 68 Memorial Drive, Buffalo
R & L Lounge 23 Mills Street, Buffalo
St. Stanislaus Parish 389 Peckham Street, Buffalo (TRANSFER STATION)
Three Deuces Grill 222 Gibson, Buffalo

ROUTE #3 – North – Dnipro/Black Rock

St. Stanislaus Parish 389 Peckham Street, Buffalo (TRANSFER STATION)
Adam Mickiewicz Library 612 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo
Dnipro Ukriainian Center 562 Genesee Street
Polish Cadets 927 Grant Street
Sportsman’s Tavern 326 Amherst
Ukrainian-American Civic Center 205 Military

ROUTE #4 – Polonia Connector

St. Stanislaus Parish 389 Peckham Street, Buffalo (TRANSFER STATION)
Potts Banquet Hall 694 S. Ogden St, Buffalo (TRANSFER STATION)

Join us in celebrating Dyngus Day on the East Side – April 13th, 5-9pm. The Dyngus Day parade starts at the Broadway Market at 5, and ends at the Terminal at 5:45. Admission is $10 and include reduced admission to other East Side venues. Music from Those Idiots, beer from Flying Bison, and food from Potts Deli and Grill, Ulrich’s Tavern and Wardynski Meats. Don’t miss it!

Check out a nice article on High Speed Rail and the Terminal at the Buffalo News: http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/616590.html