elizabeth licata

From assigning writers and photographers to reviewing copy, Elizabeth Licata handles a wide range of tasks as editor of Buffalo Spree magazine. Recently,…

On the few nice days we've had during the coronavirus pandemic, neighborhoods throughout the region were filled with people tending to their gardens. In…

Coffee shops seem to be everywhere around Western New York. Some are popular national chains, while others are locally-owned and operated. The February…

Public art is prevalent around Buffalo, everything from traditional statues to colorful murals. In this week's Press Pass with WBFO's Mark Scott, Buffalo…

For serious gardeners, striking a balance between beautifying their green space and maintaining biodiversity can be a challenge. Buffalo Spree Editor…

The Hotel Henry in the H.H. Richardson complex has been open for a few weeks now. Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata toured the hotel last week and…

The February issue of Buffalo Spree is all about being a vegetarian in Western New York -- from where to find the freshest vegetables to creative…

This is a key time of year for gardeners who are already looking ahead to next spring. The planting of bulbs now can reap big rewards when winter comes to…

The study of biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is crucial to understanding ecosystems, on both large and small scales. An expert on the subject,…

Not all birds fly south for the winter. There are plenty of wild birds on display across Western New York, even in these cold weather months. Buffalo…