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All eyes are on Boston's office-to-condo experiment
Boston is in the vanguard of cities trying to coax developers to convert office buildings to apartments, offering deep tax discounts as an incentive. Why it matters: Office-to-residential conversions are a hot topic nationally because of how the COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way we live and work. But they're...
Protests held, arrests made at University at Buffalo over war in Gaza
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "Approximately" 16 people were arrested following protests that took place on the University at Buffalo north campus, the school said Wednesday night. The school said some of the people were students, and others were not affiliated with the school at all. They "were arrested outside of...
Police arrest Buffalo man following foot chase on South Park Ave
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department alongside the Lackawanna Police joined forces on an investigation that lead to the arrest of a 30-year-old man. The Erie County Sheriff's Office says Mario Pittman is accused of leading authorities on a foot chase down South Park Avenue and Olcott Avenue in South Buffalo on the morning of April 30.
Buffalo Public Schools projected to lay off 30 teachers, staff
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Public Schools are projected to lay off around 30 teachers and staff for the next school year after facing an $80 million budget shortfall. Officials said contributing factors were a decrease in student enrollment and COVID-19 relief funds expiring. The decision follows layoffs at West Seneca East and West high […]
NY judge may get slap on the wrist after wild caught-on-video brawl over parking spot ended with him shoving cop
An upstate New York judge who was caught-on-video shoving a cop during a wild shirtless brawl with his neighbors over a parking spot could get off with just a slap on the wrist. Mark Grisanti, 59, was formally reprimanded by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct [SCJC] for...
Tops acquires 5 Buffalo-area stores
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets is adding five more local stores to its portfolio. The Williamsville-based brand recently acquired five store locations from Supermarket Management Inc., a franchise partner. The stores include full-service Tops spots in Depew, South Buffalo, Lockport and on Buffalo’s West Side, along with a Tops Xpress store in Lancaster, according to a press release.
3 Restaurants Serving Up Insanely Massive Margaritas in WNY
How do you take your margs? Frozen? On the rocks? How about freakishly HUGE? When it comes to margaritas, the bigger, the better is the motto at these 3 restaurants. They are taking mega margs to a whole new level. Seriously. Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or simply looking...
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