BUFFALO, NY-- 19-year-old Andrea Billittier was suffering from debilitating headaches that were growing increasingly painful and more frequent. An MRI revealed she had a life threatening condition that would require a delicate operation.

Another interesting twist is that Andrea's father is one of Western New York's most recognizable physicians, who learned a powerful lesson about what it's like to be on the other side of the stethoscope.

Click on the icon to watch Two On Your Side's Maryalice Demler tell the story of Andrea's startling diagnosis and the life saving treatment she received right here in Buffalo.

First building expected to be ready for occupancy in early summer

Williamsville-based North Forest Office Space has taken another step toward bringing its vision to Central Texas.

The company has commenced development of its first Texas project, located in the City of Pflugerville, northeast of the capital city of Austin. According to Brendan Jordan, North Forest’s area manager in Central Texas, the project, which will ultimately feature 34,000 square feet of professional, medical and dental space, is being developed in four phases. Construction is underway of the initial phase of 9,000 square feet of space, which Jordan expects to be ready for occupancy by early summer.

Jordan said that North Forest is excited about the opportunities it sees in Central Texas, particularly as it relates to filling a need the small-to-medium sized professional, medical and dental business segments in which the company specializes.