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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.
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 […]
Upstate New York awarded $40 million in federal funding for tech hub
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub in Upstate New York was awarded $40 million in federal funding that will go toward making the region a semiconductor center for the world, Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Office announced Tuesday. The federal investment, one of just 12 across the nation, will allow the region to […]
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:
New Ralph Wilson Park pedestrian bridge setting course for Buffalo this Friday
Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Construction at the new Ralph Wilson Centennial Park, formerly LaSalle Park, to completely transform the 99 acres of land there continues in the lower West Side of the City of Buffalo. About two years into the construction process, the project is about to celebrate a significant milestone with the welcoming of the signature pedestrian bridge that will connect the lower West Side to Ralph Wilson Centennial Park. "Through the Imagine LaSalle community-driven design process, the No. 1 priority we heard from our community was better, safer access to Ralph Wilson Park. That is what we're delivering, and we're excited to welcome the bridge that's making its way down the Erie Canal starting later this week," said Katie Campos, executive director of the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy with WBEN. Gilbane Construction has been managing the construction process throughout, and has been getting the park ready for the future erection of the pedestrian bridge. Campos says they started getting ready to put in the bridge this past December and into January.
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.
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.
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:
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 […]
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...
SPCA Serving Erie County holding Low-Cost Canine Vaccine Clinic on July 26
Later this month, the SPCA Serving Erie County is partnering with Petco Love to host a Low-Cost Canine Vaccine Clinic. The clinic will take place on Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BuffSci 2 Elementary School, located at 335 Doat Street, Buffalo. Appointments are recommended. The...
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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