Council reviews homestead plan to sell vacant residential lots for $1,000 to nonprofits or adjacent homeowners; public hearing set Staff described a homestead plan that would allow nonprofits and homeowners to buy certain residential vacant lots for $1,000 subject to approval processes and requirements to combine side lots; the plan preserves council approval over transfers and is scheduled for a Community Development Committee public hearing on Nov. 5.

Buffalo City is unveiling an innovative homestead plan that allows nonprofits and homeowners to purchase vacant lots for just $1,000—could this be the key to revitalizing our neighborhoods?

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Buffalo City Council Honors Late Leaders and Celebrates Journalist Kristen Morant's Contributions Council members reflect on legacies of Ken Peterson, Jack Veil and honor Kristen Morant.

Buffalo City Council pays heartfelt tribute to community leaders lost, underscoring their lasting impact and the power of local journalism.

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Buffalo City Council Approves Key Appointments and Financial Motions in July Meeting Council members approve multiple appointments and financial motions during July 2025 meeting.

Buffalo City Council is making bold moves that could redefine urban mobility, housing, and cultural partnerships—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Local Council Enforces Waterfront Review To Enhance Resiliency in Development Projects Council mandates planning board review for projects in waterfront revitalization plan area.

Buffalo City is redefining its waterfront with new regulations to ensure sustainable and responsible development that benefits the entire community.

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Council Member Alton Pope Highlights Lack of Funding Requests in Arts Budget Discussion Alton Pope addresses absence of funding requests for arts during budget discussions.

Buffalo's Finance Committee meeting revealed a critical gap in funding requests for the arts, sparking urgent calls for community collaboration and support.

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Allentown Residents Advocate for Centralized Health Services Amid Growing Safety Concerns Residents urge for consolidated health services to address safety and substance abuse issues.

Residents of Buffalo City are rallying for a centralized health facility to combat rising safety concerns and provide essential services for mental health and substance abuse.

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Council Members Evertz and Hurley Propose New Drug Rehabilitation Initiative Council members address overdose prevention and seek solutions for long-term drug rehabilitation.

Buffalo City Council is taking bold steps to tackle the drug crisis, focusing not just on saving lives but on transforming them through comprehensive rehabilitation strategies.

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Excalibur Funding Advances Heritage Point Project amid Buffalo Development Challenges Heritage Point project remains on track with Excalibur funding and expected completion in 12 months.

Exciting progress on Buffalo's Heritage Point project is underway, with 47% completion and new funding paving the way for a brighter future!

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Broadway Fillmore Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Police Training Facility Zoning Amendment Residents express opposition to the police training facility zoning amendment citing procedural flaws.

Buffalo City's Broadway Fillmore neighborhood is at a crossroads as heated debates arise over a proposed police training facility that could reshape the community's future.

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Buffalo Common Council Debates Discretionary Funding Policy with Comptroller's Office Council members express concerns over proposed restrictions on discretionary funding allocations.

Buffalo's Finance Committee is in turmoil as council members clash over a controversial discretionary funding policy that threatens the lifelines of local nonprofits.

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Council Approves Motion with Support from Bowman and Everhart Council members Bowman and Everhart successfully second motion for approval.

Buffalo City's Finance Committee just took a major step towards financial reform with a unanimous motion backed by Council Members Bowman and Everhart!

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Outrage in Buffalo City!

Mayor Xolile Faku gives foreign nationals owning spaza shops a free pass?

Citizens demand answers and action!

Where's the accountability?

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Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 20 October 2024

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