BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new ownership group is under contract to purchase and reopen Santasiero’s, the celebrated family restaurant located at 1329 Niagara Street on Buffalo’s west side.
The restaurant, which dates back to the 1920s, has been closed since August 2025 following the passing of fourth-generation owner John Brands.
The new ownership group consists of three long-time patrons of the restaurant: attorneys Mark Longo and Jennifer Hurley, of Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C., and home builder David Capretto…