HTN: Elmwood Village Facelift

The Buffalo Common Council has passed an Elmwood Village development plan. The plan passed yesterday was ten years in the making, and includes new zoning standards for future buildings such as parking lots being restricted to the back of buildings. Upper floors of businesses must be designated for apartments and all projects must be built close to sidewalks.

HTN: Elmwood Businesses Targeted by Anti-Gay Letters

The holidays are becoming less festive on Elmwood Avenue, as some businesses there are receiving unwanted "gifts." Owners have received anonymous letters threatening to boycott stores that support gay agendas. Businesses such as El Buen Amiga and Elmwood Farming got the letters, and their owners think an Artvoice listing of stores supporting the Gay Pride Center's discount shopping program incited the letters. The Elmwood Village Association has informed local politicians and continues to support the targeted businesses. The city Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations promises that should the letter-writer be identified, action will be taken.