Welcome to the newest residents of the Historic Polonia District…. Alfredia and her sister Wagner. On Sunday, the DEC tagged/banded two recently hatched peregrine falcon chicks who reside on the 10th floor of Buffalo Central Terminal. The chicks are named after the architects of Buffalo Central Terminal, Alfred Fellheimer (1875–1959) and Steward Wagner (1886–1958).
We are searching for an individual who can take on a meaningful challenge and accept an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime serving as the 
first Executive Director for the Central Terminal Restoration Corp.
As the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Terminal Restoration Corp., the Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:
1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
4. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
In program development and administration, the Executive Director will:
1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors to carry out the plans and policies authorized by the board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
In communications, the Executive Director will:
1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
4. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
In relations with volunteers and future staff, the Executive Director will:
1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
3. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.
5. Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:
Contact : Anthony Bylewski
Vice Chairman
Central Terminal Restoration Corp.
(716) 689-3197 or abylewski@yahoo.com
Media Contact: Central Terminal Restoration Corporation
(716) 435-3678, mobile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2012
CENTRAL TERMINAL 2012 HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SCHEDULE
Explore One of America’s Greatest Art Deco Buildings During Season of Guided Tours
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for guided history and architectural tours of the landmark Buffalo Central Terminal. Beginning Sunday, May 20th and continuing until Sunday, October 7th, the public will have ten opportunities to experience the grandeur of this unique historic site.
2012 public guided tour dates are: May 20th , June 10th, June 24th ,July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th, August 19th , September 2nd, September 16th and October 7th (Tower Tour Day Only).
When opened in 1929, Buffalo Central Terminal was one of the largest and most modern railroad terminals in the world. Known for its grand art deco architecture, towering office building and cavernous internal spaces, the last passenger train to depart the structure was in 1979. During the guided tours, visitors will access areas of the building not open during special events, gain insight into the Terminal’s colorful past and learn about ongoing plans for the restoration and development of the complex.
Tours depart from the Terminal Store located in the building’s entrance lobby, 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, New York. Unless noted, all tours begin promptly at 11a and last two hours. Cost is $10 per person. Advanced reservations for tours are recommended by emailing questions@
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. Visitwww.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org for more information.
Rain or Shine, the Central Terminal Restoration Corp. is holding it’s 15th Annual Spring Clean-Up on Saturday May 12 from 9:00am to Noon at 495 Paderewski Drive. Volunteers are asked to come ready to work with gloves, sturdy footwear, and in work attire. Over the years, this event has positively transformed the Terminal’s grounds, making it a point of pride in the community, allowing the Terminal to be used for events that generate much needed funds to further preserve and restore the building.
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo NY. The Terminal complex includes and 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and 4-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the CTRC is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Central Terminal is available to current and future generations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2012
“Tower Tour Day” at Terminal Canceled Due to Nesting Peregrine Falcons
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) has canceled the first of two scheduled “Tower Tour Days” that was to take place on Sunday, May 6th. The action is in response to a Department of Environmental Conservation inspection of the nesting box of the Terminal’s pair of “resident” peregrine falcons. During special “Tower Tour Days,” docents provide the public a rare look inside the Terminal’s office tower that includes viewing opportunities on the building’s 13th floor.
A nest box, constructed and installed by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation in 2009, is currently home to two adult peregrines. Inspection confirmed that 2012 is the third consecutive year that eggs have been found in the nest. Due to the fierce territorial nature of the falcons, it was decided that the spring tower tour would be canceled to lessen the risk of stress experienced by the parents.
A second “Tower Tour Day” scheduled for later this year will take place on Sunday, October 7 2012. A complete listing of architectural and history tours may be found on the CTRC’s website, www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org. Tours are an important part of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation’s mission to educate and excite the community about the ongoing restoration of the landmark.
Full refunds will be given to customers who made advanced reservations for Sunday’s tour. People are asked to call the Terminal at 716-810-3210 for processing. No other tours of the building are schedule for May 6th.
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. (www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org).
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Dyngus Day with us! This year was our most well-attended and successful Dyngus Day yet! The funds raised will be used for the ongoing preservation of Central Terminal.
We hope everyone had a great time and look forward to seeing you again next year! Here are some photos from the event, care of our volunteer photographer Ca’Mareo Waller:
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation has elected 
Carol O’Connell to its Board of Directors. Carol brings to the Board over 15 years experience in fundraising in the non-profit sector, serving previously as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Canisius College and recently as a grants consultant to non-profit organizations, educational institutions and municipalities across Western New York. Her efforts have generated millions in funding for education, human service, healthcare and economic and community development programs in the region.
“Carol brings a wealth of talent to the Central Terminal Restoration Board of Directors,” said Board Chairman and President Mark Lewandowski. “Her proven fundraising abilities are a critical addition to our organization. We welcome her in her new role.”
Those Idiots to Stage the World’s First Polka Rock Concert During 2012 Festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The world’s first ever “polka rock concert” will highlight the 6th annual Dyngus Day Party at Buffalo Central Terminal. On Monday, April 9th, more than 10,000 people will participate in the post-Lenten party at the Terminal. The party at Buffalo Terminal is the largest Dyngus Day Buffalo festival location.
The “polka rock” show will be performed by Dyngus Day favorites Those Idiots. The band will perform two sets of traditional polkas at 6:30p and 7:30p. At 8:30pm, the third and final set will be a two-hour Dyngus extravaganza called “The Polka Meltdown.” Central Terminal will be the only location to catch Those Idiots on Dyngus Day 2012.
“We are taking our unique style of rock-n-roll Polka to new heights,” said Those Idiots Band Leader Myron Deputat. “No expense has been spared. There will be a 16′ wide video screen above the stage to let more people participate in our crazy antics. The show will include a full light display, complete with lasers and foggers. I guarantee this will be the largest and greatest Those Idiots Dyngus Day performance in history.”
Doors open at 3pm on Monday, April 9th with music by Hocus Polka beginning at 4:30p. Authentic Polish food, Tyskie Polish beer and Sobieski Polish vodka will be served. Admission cost is $10 for Pussy Willow Pass which will provide access to Central Terminal and discounted admissions to other Official Dyngus Day Buffalo venues. The Terminal is located at the end of the Dyngus Day Buffalo Parade and is a stop on the Sobieski Vodka Shuttle route.
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011, the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations.
Please be advised that the dates for the 2 Tower Tours have been changed to Sunday, May 6th and Sunday, October 7th.
Avoid the line and buy your Dyngus Day tickets ahead of time. And remember, buying your tickets directly from us keeps your money at Central Terminal. There are several ways to buy:
Buy your tickets from us in person! Representatives from the CTRC will be selling tickets at Central Terminal on 3/17, 3/24, 3,31, 4/7 from 10am-2pm. We will also be selling at the Broadway Market on 3/23 (Dyngus Day Kickoff @ 1pm), 3/24, 3/25, 3/31, 4/1, 4/6, & 4/7 during regular Market hours. We’ll have the presale Pussy Willow pass and newly designed Dyngus Day t-shirts, and as always we accept cash, check and credit card.
Can’t make it out to the Terminal or Market? No problem, you can still buy your tickets online.
Pussy Willow Pass $10: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/234061
Party Pack (ticket, t-shirt, yard mug) $23: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/234074
All tickets sold by the CTRC are the “Pussy Willow Pass” allowing you entrance to venues all over Buffalo! For more information visit http://www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com/
