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Buffalo Place launched the 2026 Downtown Buffalo Survey to get feedback from residents, workers & visitors, and it is offering five $100 gift cards as incentives.

The survey aims to gather input to help shape downtown plans.

Niagara Power Transformer received over $2 million in tax breaks from the ECIDA to fund its planned $71 million expansion in Cheektowaga — a project set to boost local manufacturing capacity.

IMA Life has opened its new $40M North American headquarters + production facility in Tonawanda along the Youngmann Expressway.

The Italian life-sciences firm is expanding its local manufacturing presence.

The Buffalo Museum of Science opened the Science Stadium interactive exhibit, a $3 million display that shows the science behind professional sports.

Visitors can explore hands-on activities at the museum now.

Buffalo Fashion Week will hold Fashion on the Field III on Oct.

17 as a week-long celebration that blends sports with art & fashion, featuring Chicago rapper Queen Key and showcasing local designers and models.

The Eastside Parkways Coalition commissioned a 100-year economic study to gauge Humboldt Parkway's potential impact on local business and community growth; Brad Wales said the research will guide future restoration efforts.

Local ecologists advise homeowners to keep natural yard items (such as leaves and fallen branches) in one zone to help pollinators survive winter, urging Buffalo residents to rethink fall cleanup by separating busy areas from spots that support insects and birds.

Brad Wales (co-founder of the East Side Parkways Coalition) said a study on the economic benefits of fully restoring Humboldt Parkway has been commissioned to guide future local redevelopment plans.

New charts show Erie County’s suicide rates are climbing compared to national trends.

The graphs provide local insights to help understand this ongoing health concern.

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff addressed player injuries at a recent press conference, noting several key players are sidelined.

He said treatment plans aim to return them to play as the team prepares for upcoming games.