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What residents are talking about in Buffalo public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
303 Lafayette Ave. Multi-Family Residential Development
74 Manchester Pl. - Install parking pad
Menthol Tobacco Ban
Marine Drive Resident Parking
350 Dingens Street - Construction of a 10,000 SF commercial building. D-S Zone
M. Austin, Concerns - COB Transition and Transformation Fund 9/29/26 I
J Anzalone, Special Use Permit - 462 Niagara St for Tavern in N-2C zone
Islam, M - Special Use Permit - 416 Wohlers for Asssembly in N-3R zone
Jefferson, K - Special Use Permit 674 Jefferson for Rooming House in N-3E zone
Abdullah, Z - Special Use Permit 412 Auburn for Neighborhood Shop in N-2R zone
Retail Checkout Staffing
City Transition and Transformation Fund Transparency
Ralph Wilson Foundation Park Tree Placements and Views
D Zygaz, Concerns trees at Ralph Wilson Foundation Park 9/29/26 I
Appointment to Buffalo Sewer Authority Board (R Bitterman) 9/29/26 I
Islam, M - Special Use Permit - 416 Wohlers
91 Laurel St. - Construct house
67 Park St. - Permit Short-Term Rental
194 Windsor Ave. - Permit Accessory Dwelling Unit
Concerns BPD During Puerto Rican Festival
Two-Year Moratorium on Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining
484 Abbott Road - Construct a 6,900 SF daycare center. N-3C Zone
J Anzalone, Special Use Permit - 462 Niagara St for Tavern in N-2C zone(NIA)(Hrg 10/6/26) 9/21/26 CPBD
Islam, M - Special Use Permit - 416 Wohlers for Asssembly in N-3R zone (MAS)(Hrg10/6/26) 9/21/26 CPBD
129 Holden Avenue - Major Site Plan Extension Request
80 Midway Ave. - Permit Parking lot
42 Ada Pl. - Install driveway
21 Folger St. — Permit short-term rental
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Invocation
Wohlers Assembly Use
Jefferson Shared-Living Residence
489 Grant St Special Use Permit
619 Exchange Street - Iroquois Door Company Building
C Tarr, Concerns Buffalo parking Violations Bureau Enforcement Practices
319 Fourteenth Street - Benedict Apartment House
Food Store License 896 East Delavan
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Buffalo from local and regional media.
Wydysh, McMurray voice priorities for 145th State Assembly District ahead of election
This year, as Angelo Morinello leaves his post, two faces familiar to Western New York politics are bidding for his seat.
Nov 2, 2026Nearly 100,000 Erie County voters cast ballots before Election Day
Erie County's final early voting numbers are in, and now Election Day awaits.
Nov 2, 2026Group gathers in Niagara Square to protest Flock cameras
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A group of Western New Yorkers gathered in Niagara Square on Saturday to protest the use of Flock cameras. The surveillance devices have seen pushback across the nation, with some saying they believe the data sharing is an inva...
Nov 1, 2026Buffalo raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons, and thousands in cash
Five people were arrested after Buffalo Police executed three search warrants over the past week. Investigators recovered drugs, cash, and weapons.
Nov 1, 2026Niagara Falls site stored leaking hand sanitizer; company pleads guilty
A company has pleaded guilty in connection with the improper storage of hazardous waste at a Niagara Falls property.
Nov 1, 2026City of Buffalo reveals new snow removal equipment
The city bought seven new tractors with snow blowers attached to use on side streets.
Oct 31, 2026Buffalo voters can decide on 11 city charter change proposals on back of ballot
The proposals include a Civilian Police Advisory Commission and a new Human Rights Commission.
Oct 31, 2026Community advocates highlight voter rights and election protection efforts in Buffalo
Poll monitors will wear yellow hats and buttons so voters can easily identify them and get assistance at polling locations
Oct 31, 2026Buffalo business owner expands with new restaurant despite ongoing Main Street construction woes
A Buffalo business owner is expanding - opening a new Main Street restaurant despite a longterm multimillion dollar construction project on his doorstep.
Oct 31, 2026What to know about Buffalo ballot propositions
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- It's not just the candidates Buffalo voters will be deciding on this Election Day. There are 11 proposed changes to the city charter on the ballot, the document that outlines how city government operates. All 11 proposals will...
Oct 31, 2026Boil Water Order lifted for Village of Fredonia; Conserve Water Order remains in effect
A boil water order has been lifted for Fredonia and Pomfret, but a Conserve Water Order Remains in effect, according to the Chautauqua County Health Department.
Oct 31, 2026Dunkirk Police warn of rise in juvenile crime, charge some parents
The Dunkirk Police Department says juvenile crime has surged in recent months, with incidents ranging from thefts to more serious offenses.
Oct 30, 2026