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Buffalo lawmaker concerned with more than $40 million of non-reoccurring revenues with city budget
In the lead up to Wednesday’s budget vote at Buffalo City Hall, leadership of the Buffalo Common Council has been negotiating non-stop with the Mayor’s administration to hammer out a fair budget for the city and its residents. Read more from WBEN:
Demolition continues for Perry Housing apartments
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Demolition continues for the Perry apartments in Buffalo. As buildings are torn down on one side of the field, new ones are underway in the adjacent area. As that continues, BMHA has placed flyers with QR codes, encouraging others to apply to work on the project because now BMHA is focusing on hiring more minority contractors.
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
ECMC has been recognized for their fair and equitable treatment of all members of the LGBTQ+ community, The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will distribute $1 million across 61 organizations, and a developer plans new apartments for Dunkirk.
Child poverty in New York among worst in nation, report says
Albany, N.Y. — A new report from the state comptroller’s office indicates child poverty rates in upstate cities are among the highest in the nation, with between 40 and 46 percent of children in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo found to be living in poverty in 2022. The report...
Every Lawn Fete Happening in 2024 in Western New York
Lawn fete season in Buffalo is now upon us and Western New York surely has a lot of them!. Get ready for another fun summer here in Western New York! We all know that we are in no shortage of parties and lawn fetes in the area. The hardest part is just keeping track of them all.
‘No Mow May’ is Illegal in Most Towns in New York State
If you are doing No Mow May, you are going to get a ticket. It is 'No Mow May', where people do not mow their lawns in the month of May in order to let the bees pollinate among other insect benefits in New York State. But, most spots will give you a ticket if your grass gets too high.
Best Weekend Events For May 24-27 In Western New York
This weekend is known as the unofficial start to the summer, and Western New York has big plans for this one. With it being a long weekend, there are so many things to do this weekend, from concerts to races, a hot air balloon rally, and more! Plus, the weather is going to be pretty much perfect this weekend, with temperatures hovering the upper mid 70s.
The Buffalo Marathon hits the ground running Sunday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many runners are lacing up their sneakers and getting ready to hit the pavement this upcoming weekend for the Buffalo Marathon. Kicking off on Friday, May 24 runners from all over the country will be in Buffalo getting ready for the race that takes place on Sunday, May 26. Runners will lineup for the race start time at 6:30a.m. on Delaware Avenue and Huron Street.
Super Flea, Red Star Trucking, and when a rock star came to Buffalo City Honors High
Super Flea, a beacon for generations of bargain hunters, closed after the property at 2500 Walden Avenue was sold for redevelopment. It is the site today of a Walmart superstore. Seeking a second term, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Kathy Hochul would be his running mate. Hochul would eventually become...
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper expands to protect more waterways in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The organization responsible for keeping our region's waterways clean is expanding its work. Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has new jurisdiction, which includes all of eastern Lake Erie and several Western New York communities, stretching all the way to the Pennsylvania border. Local leaders say the expansion will...
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