Challenges for downtown Buffalo businesses continue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Business in downtown Buffalo continues to be a big topic.

On Wednesday, Public Espresso announced it is closing its cafes — including a Washington Street location. It’s just the latest on the list of downtown business closures in Buffalo.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she thinks people returning to in-person work at least four days a week will help bring pre-pandemic energy back to downtown Buffalo. Starting in early May, Delaware North will require employees to be in the office Monday through Thursday. Also in May, M&T Bank will bump up on-site work to four days a week for most non-branch employees…

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