The board also announced its intention to create a master plan by October 2010 to protect, stabilize and preserve the Central Terminal Rail Station for eventual renovation and reuse. The board’s top priority is to clarify issues and better inform public officials of the unique advantages of this site, as well as the significant long-lasting benefits which will occur once the terminal returns to regular use. The CTRC board invites all elected officials, community leaders, educators and neighborhood groups to join us as we develop our Master Plan to save this structure from destruction by time and neglect.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York as a mixed-use facility, offering space for public events, light industry, cultural/educational space, office operations, condominiums, retail shopping and dining and access to passenger and light rail train services. The CTRC is an entirely volunteer organization which relies on grant money, government funds, and donations to continue work on the building and to hold public events. The CTRC is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.

He was encouraged by the possibility that recent plans for High Speed Rail and associated development could be the catalyst to bring the Terminal Building back into reuse and be saved for other generations to enjoy.

Michael previously had served as the Board Treasurer and spearheaded the effort of creating a broad mix of events bringing the public back to enjoy the Terminal.

Michael, recently hired as the Executive Director for Preservation Buffalo Niagara, achieved this position of his dreams. He knew he had the opportunity to help make a significant contribution to bettering our area.

The loss of Michael has been deeply felt by all those associated with him.

They say no one is irreplaceable. Maybe no one will be exactly like Michael because he was a gentleman by every measure and worked tirelessly to make things better for those around him.

We wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family, coworkers and many friends.

Respectfully,

Mark Lewandowski, on behalf of the Board of Directors and Volunteers of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation

Preservation Buffalo Niagara Sadly Announces the Death of Our Executive Director, Michael Miller

Preservation Buffalo Niagara is sad to announce the untimely death of its recently appointed Executive Director, Michael Miller, 51, of Wheatfield, NY. Michael was previously employed by M&T Bank for over 17 years and was an active volunteer and leader for the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. Michael recently made the decision to join Preservation Buffalo Niagara to fulfill a life-long passion to work full-time in the area of historic preservation, where he devoted so much of his free time.

Catherine Schweitzer, Board Chair of PBN said “We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Michael’s passing. Michael was so happy with his decision to join PBN as our first full time executive director; he brought significant professional skills, a wonderful spirit and enthusiasm to the organization as well as an extensive network of friends. Through his dedicated service to the Central Terminal and Broadway-Fillmore area, Michael earned the trust and respect of the preservation community. He was genuinely excited about the opportunities ahead for himself, the preservation movement, and the entire Buffalo/Niagara region. Michael will be sorely missed. We all extend our heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family and many friends.”

Plans are underway for a remembrance of Michael’s life at the Central Terminal. Information will be forthcoming.

Preservation Buffalo Niagara is a recently re-constituted organization representing the combination of the former Preservation Coalition and the former Landmark Society and is devoted to education and advocacy for Historic Preservation principles, practices, and related issues. In addition to hiring Michael as its Executive Director, PBN was in the process of searching for a “Preservation Specialist”, which is expected to continue. PBN successfully secured significant philanthropic funding and will play a lead role when Buffalo hosts the National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference in 2011.

Preservation Buffalo Niagara

617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone (716) 852-3300 Fax (716) 852-5340 Email: PreservationBuffaloNiagara@gmail.com
Website: www.PreservationBuffaloNiagara.org

Contact: Catherine Schweitzer, Chair
Cell 870-5000 Work 883-2429
cfs@bairdfoundation.org

Preservation Leader Selected; Preservation Specialist Sought

Last night, the Board of Trustees of Preservation Buffalo Niagara unanimously voted to appoint Michael Miller as Preservation Buffalo Niagara’s Executive Director. In a related action, Preservation Buffalo Niagara launched a search for a new staff person, a Preservation Specialist, to provide field services and assistance to preservation organizations and owners of historic properties throughout a seven county western New York region. With these hires, Preservation Buffalo Niagara will have the most substantial preservation staff ever assembled to advance historic preservation in the Buffalo region.

Michael Miller’s selection is the culmination of a six month national search and a review of over 35 resumes submitted from applicants from throughout the country. The Search Committee was co-chaired by Steven Weiss and Blythe Merrill and included Peter Flynn, Joy McDuffie, Harvey Garrett, Catherine Schweitzer and Doug Swift. Serving as an advisor to the committee was Henry McCartney, formerly the long-time director of Rochester’s preservation organization.

Stated Steven Weiss, who is also vice chair of PBN “We are just delighted that Michael Miller will be joining us, as he has the combination of skills we are looking for. He has a passion for historic preservation and has been a volunteer leader with local preservation organizations. He also has the management skills to move our organization forward. That Michael lives and works in this region is also a plus, as he can start quickly, already knowing our people, our leaders, our architecture, our neighborhoods and our region”. Mr. Miller plans to assume his duties on July 13th.

Michael Miller currently is President of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation, a volunteer position. He is also the co-founder of Broadway Fillmore Alive. In these endeavors he has worked with numerous volunteers, helped build a supporting membership, obtained support from public entities and administered grants. Professionally, Miller has been with M&T Bank since 1992, with a variety of administrative, managerial and project experiences.

Stated Miller “I am honored to be given the opportunity to work for historic preservation for our architecturally rich region. We have a lot of work to do and I am anxious to get started. I would like to thank the Preservation Buffalo Niagara search committee and board members for their confidence in me. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me!”

Preservation Buffalo Niagara was formed in October 2008 when the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier and the Preservation Coalition of Erie County joined forces with the goal of creating a substantial, professional preservation organization for the Niagara Frontier. Helping PBN move forward quickly were grants from the J:ohn R. Oishei Foundation, the DB Trust, and the Baird Foundation. PBN is also supported by over 750 members.

The Preservation Specialist position will be funded for its first three years by a “Partners in the Field” grant awarded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with year-one matched by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. A job description is posted at www.preservationbuffaloniagara.org. Buffalo will be the host of the National Trust’s 2011 National Preservation Conference.

Stated Catherine Schweitzer, PBN’s Chair, “With the enthusiastic encouragement and investment by so many individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations, we are thrilled to see our new preservation organization moving forward so quickly. Our mandate is to prepare Buffalo to be the host of the 2011 National Historic Preservation Conference; our talented new staff will not only help us do so, but together they give us significant capacity to advance preservation in neighborhoods, villages and downtowns throughout our region.”

Preservation Buffalo Niagara 617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone (716) 852-3300 Fax (716) 852-5340 Email: PreservationBuffaloNiagara@gmail.com
Website: www.PreservationBuffaloNiagara.org

Second Annual Wine Fest at the Buffalo Central Terminal to be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 12 noon to 5pm.

Event will feature wineries from throughout New York State, live music, and a
farmers market featuring food grown/made in New York.

Participating wineries will offer a sampling of their wines, and event attendees will be able to buy bottles of the featured wines straight from the Vineyards. With the rising cost of gas, event attendees are able to sample and taste many New York State wines in one place, without having to travel from vineyard to vineyard.

The farmers market supports local growers and vendors and offers event attendees to purchase items such as local blended teas, jams, and honey.

A raffle will be held, with a grand prize of two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines.

Admissions tickets are $20 presale, and include unlimited wine tasting and a souvenir glass. Presale tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com or at Chateau Buffalo. Tickets are available for $25 at the door on the day of the event. You must be 21 years old or over to attend.

All activity will be held inside the historic Central Terminal, and therefore the event will be held rain or shine. All proceeds from the event will benefit the preservation and restoration of the Buffalo Central Terminal.

Dyngus Day Parade Benefit Party

Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 7 to 10pm at Dnipro Ukranian Centre, 562 Genesee Street (7 blocks from downtown)

$10.00 admission – ALL proceeds to support Dyngus Day 2008

Featuring a sampler of Dyngus Day at the Central Terminal:

- Music by the Buffalo Bells

- Beer by Flying Bison

- Cidre by Chateau Buffalo

- Food by Ulrich’s Tavern, Bistro Europa, K Sisters, and Melanie’s Sweets

Additional sponsors:

- Martyn Printing, Duch’s Builders

Tickets available at participating vendors and at door.

For information, please visit: www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com

PS – the $10 admission includes all the beer, hard cidre and food that you can consume until it runs out!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Central Terminal hosts its First Annual New York State Wine & Cidre
Festival on Saturday, June 23,2007 from 1 to 6pm.

Great architecture encompasses the finest New York State wines and
cidres, some of Buffalo’s most exciting restaurants, local farmer’s
products and a variety of entertainments with plenty of free and secure
parking.

Over 30 wineries and cideries providing 100 available samples will be
available on the Central Terminal’s concourse, an event not affected by
the weather.

Presale tickets are $20; day of event admission is $25, available at
participating restaurants: Ulrich’s, Steel Drum, Samples, and Bistro
Europa. These restaurants will be on site selling food ranging from
Central Europe to the Caribbean, from unique to familiar.

Local farmers will have for sale their own maple syrup, jellies & jams,
cheese, baked goods and herbs & flowers.

Proceeds will be used to continue the restoration of the national
Historic Landmark Buffalo Central Terminal.

For further information and internet ticket sales, see
www.buffalocentralterminal.org.

“Let NY State wine country come to you!”

Buffalo, New York February 26th, 2007: The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) is pleased to announce our 2007 schedule of events. Building on the success of 2006, in which the Terminal saw 8,000 visitors in September alone, three new events are being added this year: A Dyngus Day celebration in conjunction with St. Stan’s and the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle, Hallwalls “Artists and Models” and a brand new to Buffalo “New York Wine and Cidre Festival”. We are also pleased to announce the return of the Buffalo Brewfest, Variety’s Haunted Halloween Bash, and the CTRC’s own Model Train Show.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is celebrating it’s 10th year of preserving and restoring Buffalo’s magnificent art deco train station. Formed in 1997, the CTRC reopened the Terminal to the public six years later and has hosted an increasing number of events each year since.

The complete events schedule is as follows:

Dyngus Day on the East Side – April 9th – By popular demand, Dyngus Day returns to the Central Terminal after nearly 20 years! Join us in celebrating Dyngus Day on the East Side. Details to be announced shortly.

UB Senior Thesis Art Show – April 15th – Details to be announced.

10th Annual Spring Clean Up – April 28th: 9am to 1pm – Come and help us prepare the concourse and grounds for yet another busy summer season! Gloves, work attire recommended and tools are always welcome. Food and drink will be provided.

3rd Annual Student Celebration of Visual Arts – May 19th & 20th: 10am to 4pm – The SCVA is a showcase of student artwork, elementary through high school, from school districts throughout western New York.

Hallwalls “Artists and Models” – June 2nd – Returning to Buffalo after a four year hiatus! Hallwalls will program approximately twenty installation artists who are asked to work within a chosen theme. One stage will showcase bands and DJs who will alternate throughout the night.

New York Wine and Cidre Festival – June 23rd: 1pm to 6pm – Come sample the best that NY wineries and local hard cidre brewers have to offer at this tasting and farmers’ market.

Buffalo Old Home Week Kickoff – July 1st –Visit buffoldhome.com for more information.

Buffalo Old Home Week Tour – July 8th: 11am

2nd Annual “Cruise Into The Past” Classic and Custom Car Show – July 21st: 12pm to 6pm – The CTRC and Lakeside Classic Cruisers in conjunction with the East Side Car Club will co-host the 2nd annual classic and custom car show at the Central Terminal.

Buffalo Brewfest – August 25th (tentative): 2pm to 6pm – Come spend the afternoon tasting beer from local and regional breweries.

2nd Annual Model Train Show – September 8th & 9th: 10am-4pm – Join us for the second annual train show, expanded to encompass two days this year. Attractions include operating train layouts, door prizes, and plenty of model trains and accessories for sale.

3rd Annual Oktoberfest – September 22nd: 6pm to 11pm – Celebrate Autumn in traditional Munich style! Enjoy an evening of music in the concourse “beer garden” with Western New York’s most in-demand German band, the Frankfurters! Choices of beer, food, soft drinks and merchandise will be available. Guests in costume get in for free!

5th Annual Doors Open Niagara 2007 – October 13th & 14th:: 10am to 5pm – Doors Open Niagara features towns and villages on both sides of the international boundary, opening heritage properties for all to see.

2nd Annual Variety Haunted Halloween Bash – October 27th: 6pm to 12am – Live music, full bar, and costume contest! Proceeds to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation.

Buffalo Tours: 2007 Central Terminal Tours – The Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier and the Preservation Coalition of Erie County present guided tours of the Central Terminal. Tours will be offered on 5/6, 6/3, 7/8, 8/19, and 10/14. All tours start at 11 am and are approximately 2 to 2½ hours in length. Tickets are $12. Call 852-3300 for reservations.

Event details are subject to change. Please visit our website at http://www.buffalocentralterminal.org for updates and additions.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation was founded in 1997. It’s mission is to preserve the historic 1929 New York Central train terminal on Buffalo’s East Side and help restore it to it’s former prominence in Buffalo’s architectural landscape. The CTRC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that sponsors several public events and tours each year to support the continued preservation of this important landmark.