Buffalo Ramps Up Appeal with Stadium, Cultural and Waterfront Developments
From the debut of the $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium to waterfront redevelopment and new cultural institutions, 2026 marks a major milestone in Buffalo’s revitalization—creating fresh experiences for corporate groups and event planners seeking destinations beyond the traditional convention circuit. “2026 is a landmark...
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report – Monday, March 16th, 2026
Gas prices in Buffalo have jumped 16 cents since last Monday, Catholic Charities announces its Appeal 2026 leadership team, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino gets in the March Madness spirit.
New life for downtown’s Electric Avenue building
Developers Frank DiMaria Jr. and Michael Silbak will be investing more than $2.5 million to turn the former Electric Avenue building into the Canal House. Read more from WBEN:
City of Buffalo to begin roundabout project on Abbott Road
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo has begun making major infrastructure upgrades to Abbott Road. The city says the project will improve safety and roadway conditions along Abbott Road with:. New waterlines and drainage infrastructure. New roundabout at Potters Road and Warren Spahn Way. Traffic signal upgrades....
Hotter And BGM Blakk Show You How To Get To The Bag!! #GetMoney
“GET MONEY” is the latest from Buffalo artist Hotter featuring Rochester spitter BGM Blakk. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotter_steppnn66/. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperchaserdotcom/. X/Twitter: https://x.com/PaperChaserBlog. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chase.guap.2025. Threads:...
Erie County Stadium Corporation provides construction update for new Highmark Stadium
New details have been released about the construction of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The Erie County Stadium Corporation met Monday morning. Officials on that board confirm that work is nearly 90% complete. Right now, the substantial completion date is still set for July 1. At that point,...
How to Take a Walk—in Buffalo, and Beyond: The Funkiest Streets of Buffalo—and Beyond
We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 30,000 photos, shared in this series. While not usually...
Hochul secures additional $5 million for Shea’s expansion of Buffalo Theatre
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has allocating another $5 million for Shea’s Performing Arts Center’s $34.6 million expansion project and with that new allocation, New York has sent $18.5 million for the expansion. Read more from WBEN:
Buffalo residents weigh in on city possibly overriding property tax cap
The city of Buffalo hosted a public hearing Monday on possibly overriding the 2% state property tax cap. Last month, Buffalo Common Council unanimously approved a local law that would allow the city to override the state property tax cap of 2%. However, before it can be signed into law, a public hearing must be held.
Three Buffalo Residents Arrested on Drug/Weapon Charges After Allegany Traffic Stop
Three Buffalo residents were arrested on drug and weapon felonies after a traffic stop on Buffalo Street in Allegany Friday night. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Daquan J. Shaw, 23-year-old Robin M. Hadley and 41-year-old Darryl D. Mitchell after the report of an erratic...
