Business News
      Michael Olear of Amherst, broker associate and team leader of the Olear Realty Group at MJ Peterson Real Estate, has received the designation of certified residential specialist from the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realto...
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Alexandra Gifts celebrates 15th anniversary
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Where did the past 15 years go? Joan Ess of Williamsville spent the time creating her own gift boutique of "high quality, special items." She celebrates the anniversary of her store, Alexandra Gifts, in March. The first Alexandra Gifts opened in March 1993 in the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffa...
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Council solicits community help in nominating small businesses for awards
      Do you know a business with exceptional customer service or high ethical standards? What about one that uses innovative technology to move ahead of its competition? If so, then the Amherst Chamber of Commerce wants to know about it.
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Fluent in Ukrainian, doctor bridges communication gap
      Fidelis Care has added Dr. Bohdan Dejneka of Snyder to its provider network in Erie County. Known as "Dr. Bo," the Amherst pediatrician brings a celebratory spirit to his practice, Holiday Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Festive seasonal decorations adorn the converted residential home, locat...
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Meetings
      Student exhibit to mark fair housing month Housing Opportunities Made Equal will sponsor an art exhibit this March at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to celebrate fair housing month. A free opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the gallery in the airp...
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