Tag: City of Buffalo

Mayor Sean Ryan said Oct. 26 that Buffalo will continue litigation after a New York State Supreme Court ruling that did not grant emergency relief in the case over the Miami Street project. He said the city will also try to persuade the Seneca Nation the project is inappropriate for the land.

Braiden McElhaney, an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation, urged renewed dialogue and respect for tribal sovereignty after the City of Buffalo filed suit to stop construction of the Nation’s One Stop project near Miami and Ohio streets.

City crews will run an emergency curbside pickup on Monday, Sept. 7, to collect flood-damaged bulk items from homes affected by recent heavy rains. Eligible streets will be announced; report damage via Buffalo 311.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Empire State MWBE Hub, a new mobile-friendly platform to modernize MWBE certification, appeals, customer service and the certified-business directory. The system is available at mwbe.esd.ny.gov and will coordinate with Erie County and the City of Buffalo JCC.

Mayor Sean Ryan announced the appointment of Bryce E. Link as Commissioner of Administration, Finance Policy and Urban Affairs; start date Aug. 4, 2026, pending Common Council confirmation.