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Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester get $40 million to promote Upstate NY tech corridor, Schumer says
Syracuse, N.Y. — A regional collaboration of Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo has won a $40 million federal grant to boost the semiconductor industry in Upstate New York, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer will formally announce today. The award to the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub follows the designation last year...
Good News + Bad For Drivers In Buffalo, New York
There is some good news and, not do good, news that should serve as as wake up call for everyone who drives in the Buffalo and Western New York area. The summer is marching on and all across New York State we are getting ready for the busy month of July. As we plan picnics and road trips, there is a new and scary report that has been released.
Inside a local firework company's July 4th preparation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Skylighters Fireworks of Western New York is preparing for what some may call the busiest firework holiday of the year- putting on 59 shows over the course of four nights throughout this single week alone. "It's our Superbowl right now," said Skylighters' owner, Matt Shaw, as he shared his excitement for the company's busy week ahead.
Doctors call on Buffalo to enforce rental inspection law
A group of doctors and other medical professionals are calling on Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to begin the implementation of a law requiring inspections of rental units for lead. The bill was passed four years ago. Read more from WBEN:
The New Ralph Wilson Park Bridge is on its way to Buffalo
The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge designed and built for Ralph Wilson Park is about to arrive in Buffalo. It's expected to begin the last part of its trip to Buffalo on the Erie Canal on Friday, July 5, 2024. The journey is expected to take approximately 10 days. The...
Sue’s NY Deli to be phased out of Buffalo City Hall after scathing audit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A business in Buffalo City Hall hasn’t been paying their rent for years and city officials are trying to figure out what to do next. The finding was discovered in a recent city audit. The issue of unpaid rent has to do with Sue’s NY Deli, which is located in the […]
Juneteenth Committee Condemns Mayor Restaino for Racism
Once again, Mayor Robert Restaino is being accused of racism against Black people in the City of Niagara Falls. For those keeping score – this is the second series of complaints of this nature against the mayor this month. This time, the complaint is coming from members of the Niagara Falls Fifth Annual Juneteenth Committee.
Road closures, lane reductions in Buffalo, Wheatfield, Evans starting early July
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Construction season is here and with it, a number of travel advisories are being issued for towns across Western New York. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly and expect delays in Buffalo, the Town of Wheatfield and Evans. See the advisories below. Buffalo Beginning 7 a.m. on July 8, Main Street […]
NFTA unveils new Canalside Metro Rail Station
The NFTA alongside elected officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday unveiling the new Canalside Metro Rail Station (formerly Erie Canal Harbor Station), marking the completion of one of many stations that will soon be modernized. Read more from WBEN:
Common Council teams up with Habitat for Humanity Buffalo @ 48 Winslow in Masten District
Members of the Buffalo Common Council and their staff recently pitched in to help Habitat for Humanity Buffalo (H4HB) construct a new house/home at 48 Winslow Avenue in the city’s Masten District. The effort demonstrated the Council’s commitment to the ongoing efforts of H4HB, and its mission to create affordable housing in the city of Buffalo.
Elmwood Village ArtFest set to return in August
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Mark those calendars! The Elmwood Village ArtFest is set to return in August. The Elmwood Village Association said the second annual event will include local artwork, live entertainment at Bidwell Parkway, and the Elmwood Extreme Eats competition. "We were thrilled at the response to last...
Buffalo’s new budget includes $13.5 million in “uncertain revenue” plus another $90 million more in questionable revenues over the next 3 years, but the Control Board punts again
So, what’s a city to do when they already have dug a deep hole and keep on digging?. The people in charge at Buffalo City Hall have been through this drill before and things have never ended well. What’s that expression about doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results?
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