Tag: Buffalo

NYPA and Governor Hochul announced Board-approved awards directing hydropower allocations and nearly $8 million in power-proceeds funding to projects in Western and Northern New York, supporting expansions in Cheektowaga, Lockport, Buffalo and a North Country plant.

The Japan Culture Center of WNY, in partnership with Buffalo Audubon, received the inaugural U.S.‑Japan Global Impact Grant to fund “Feathered Diplomacy,” a bird conservation and exchange program linking Buffalo and Kanazawa.

D'Youville University received a $3 million HRSA grant to expand simulation-based training, equipment, personnel and student supports aimed at helping nursing students transition into practice.

The City of Buffalo is demanding that the Seneca Nation stop construction at a Miami Street site planned for a 28-bay gas and diesel-fuel depot. City officials say the project conflicts with the waterfront corridor’s redevelopment plans and may violate agreements involving the property.

Shea’s Performing Arts Center is taking registrations for Sing Your Story, a Feb. 15–19 performing-arts camp for students 10–17 that culminates in a Friday showcase on the Shea’s Smith Theatre stage.

Shea's 710 will host Buffalo ComedySportz' Ha‑Ha‑Halloween improv show on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Doors 5:30 p.m.; comedy at 6:30 p.m. $5 cover; tickets at sheas.org.