Local movie theater to close over faulty HVAC and rent dispute

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A long-running dispute over a faulty HVAC system and unpaid rent is forcing Dipson Theatres at the McKinley Mall to close.

The attorney representing the theater told 2 On Your Side on Friday that the lease included provisions requiring the landlord to repair and maintain the HVAC system, but repairs were ignored for months.

He said that four of the six auditoriums are now unusable due to extreme temperatures. He also said employees have been working in 90-degree heat, leading to a work stoppage…

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