Russell Cleversley has been part of the Western New York arts scene for some four decades. In 1972, his artistic interests began to surface when he accepted a position doing art reproduction work for a local company. As his knowledge of the art industry expanded, his own artistic talents emerged. And today, the well-known artist is also the proud owner of Russell’s Atelier, an artist services center and art gallery located at 10 Center Road in West Seneca.

EARNS FIVE-STAR RATING FROM U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Only area Continuing Care Retirement Community to achieve rating

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Canterbury Woods, the area’s premier retirement living community, made it five for five, once again earning a place among the nation’s elite nursing homes. The community received an overall five-star rating from U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of Best Nursing Homes. This marks the fifth consecutive year in which Canterbury Woods has received the five-star rating, the longest such streak of any nursing home in the region.

A total of 15,000 nursing homes from across the United States were rated based on a number of factors, including safety, health inspections, staffing, and quality of medical care. Canterbury Woods is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in Western New York to receive a five-star rating.

A Statement Released by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a request for proposals (RFP) for private-sector businesses or qualified not-for-profit organizations for the design, construction and operation of an equestrian center at Knox Farm State Park.

The selected licensee will develop an equestrian program in existing facilities, add facilities as necessary to support the proposed activities and enhance Knox Farm State Park, while respecting the historic, environmental and cultural resources, and context of the park. Any proposed use must include a public benefit and purpose consistent with and complimentary to the property’s designation as a state park and will bear all costs of the program.