It was in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York where I grew up, and I'm proud of it. I've learned over the years that Western New York is full of hard workers, great people and, fun people that have built this city to what it is today, a city that many are proud of. I am not afraid to say, I'm Mark Richards and, I'm from Buffalo!

Sure, many have moved away to a warmer climate and I feel sorry form them. They're missing out on a white Christmas, a beautiful fall season and skiing in Ellicottville. With the city of Buffalo and surrounding areas coming alive, it's easy to find positive and progressive thinkers that leave the negative commentary behind.

[Willie Clark]

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