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General Motors makes company-record engine plant investment in Western New York

1 week ago | wamc.org | Ryan Zunner |Jim Fink

General Motors is making its largest single investment for an engine plant, and it's happening right in the Town of Tonawanda. The automaker announced $888 million into new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda Propulsion Plant to facilitate production of a next-generation V8 small-block engine. The engines will be used in GM’s line of trucks and SUV’s. GM CEO Mary Barra said the investment into the WNY plant is key in providing an American base of production and workforce.
House explosion rocks Hamburg's Lake View neighborhood

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Jim Fink |Ryan Zunner

A quiet Monday in the Hamburg neighborhood of Lake View was broken just before 9 p.m. — when an explosion and fire destroyed a West Lane home, sending at least one person to ECMC with severe injuries. Crews were still searching for victims until the early morning hours of Tuesday, almost three hours after the explosion was first reported. Virtually every nearby volunteer fire company responded, and even firefighters from the city of Buffalo.
Local commercial real estate insider discusses post-pandemic landscape | WBFO

Feb 6, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

Julie Whalen has an interesting way of describing the current office vacancy market both nationally and locally. Whalen calls it a festering case of “dodgeball’.
New projects to turn Canalside into a true 24/7, 365 days a-year destination

Jan 17, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

Two projects - one directly in the Canalside footprint and the other on its southern border - could go a long way towards the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. fulfilling its long-term planning vision of seeing the waterfront district be anchored by apartments.
New $10 million hospitality project coming to Mansfield

Jan 16, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

Imagine 30 very upscale short-term rental units being developed just down Route 242 in Mansfield from HoliMont ski resort. That’s what Hidden Gems Family Resorts LLC envisions with its proposed $10.5 million “Landscape Motel” project. Landscape Motel sits almost across from the trendy WestMont housing development and a less than a five-minute drive from the heart of Ellicottville.
Wright ascends to top Buffalo Police Department post

Jan 13, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

It’s a new day for the Buffalo Police Department as 37-year veteran Alphonso “Al” Wright has taken over as its acting police commissioner. Wright, an East Side resident, replaces Joseph Gramaglia, who resigned on Jan. 13, after an early morning meeting with Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon. Gramaglia is remaining with the BPD as a captain. He was named police commissioner in 2022 and has been with the department for more than 30 years. Scanlon said the decision was a hard one to make.
Federal grant to awarded to Niagara University to help improve internet access in Niagara Falls

Jan 13, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

It may be hard to believe but even in the Year 2025 there are swaths of several Niagara Falls neighborhoods that have limited, poor, or in some cases, no internet access. But a $9.2 million federal grant may help address that lingering issue.
Joseph Gramaglia out as Buffalo Police Commissioner

Jan 13, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

Sources have told WBFO News that Joseph Gramaglia is out as Buffalo Police Commissioner. Gramaglia has served in that capacity since 2022 when he was appointed by then-Mayor Byron Brown. Prior to that, Gramaglia rose through the ranks holding several key positions including head of the homicide division, and later as a chief under then-Commissioner Byron Lockwood. All told, Gramaglia spent nearly 30 years in a Buffalo police uniform.
Toutant to serve its last meal on Feb. 15

Jan 13, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

A popular downtown Buffalo restaurant has announced it is closing for the second time in less than a week. Toutant, located at 437 Ellicott St., will close on Feb. 15th, ending a decade-long run that attracted diners for its Southern-themed brunch, lunch, and dinner menu offerings. Owner James Roberts, a noted local chef, said the closing was a bittersweet decision. “It is unfortunately time for us to move on,” Roberts posted on Jan. 13 on various social media outlets.
December a busy time for commercial real estate | WBFO

Jan 13, 2025 | wbfo.org | Jim Fink

Not all the shopping in December was done at the malls. This month has been a very active one with several large commercial real estate transactions.