Summary
The city's winter snow plan was referred to Community Development — it lays out how Buffalo will handle plowing and snow removal this season.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 10
Impact analysis
Impacts winter operations budgets and overtime expenditures for snow removal.
All residents who rely on plowed streets in winter.
None
Mentions & discussions (10)
City of Buffalo reveals new snow removal equipment
The city bought seven new tractors with snow blowers attached to use on side streets.
Buffalo targets narrow streets with new snowblower tractors
Buffalo targets narrow streets with new snowblower tractors NewYorkUpstate.com
'Fixing the basics': Investments aim to improve winter conditions on Buffalo's side streets
The city estimates it has approximately 200 miles of roadway consisting of narrow streets, dead ends or roads with medians. Those areas have historically been among the most difficult for DPW crews to clear following winter storms.
Orchard Park Town Board Member Suggests AI Analysis to Trim Diesel Fuel Costs in Plow Trucks
Facing escalating diesel and road salt costs, Orchard Park town board looking into using AI to optimize truck routes, aiming to prevent an 8% property tax hike.
Buffalo's winter plan faces a hurdle: hiring enough mechanics to keep the plows rolling
Buffalo released its annual snow plan, but a mechanic shortage still threatens to keep the city's aging plow fleet off the roads this winter.
Buffalo unveils winter snow plan with more money for snow removal
The city's new winter plan includes more money for snow removal, smaller plows for narrow streets and upgraded snowplow tracking.
More money, more plows: Ryan announces winter snow plan for Buffalo
The 2026-2027 winter snow plan is headlined by a drastic budget increase — from $580,000 to $2.7 million — for contracted snow removal as well as additional front-end loaders and dump trucks to help haul away snow.
New Buffalo snow plan includes $2.7M for contracted snow removal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo has a new snow plan to tackle the 2026-27 winter, including $2.7 million for contracted snow removal, new tractors and other upgrades. Mayor Sean Ryan announced the city's new snow plan on Thursday, highlighting technol...
Emergency stabilization efforts underway at Broadway Barns after concrete panels fall
Buffalo's emergency response to falling roof panels at a public works facility sparks urgent stabilization efforts critical for winter preparedness.
Crews work to repair neglected Broadway Barns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Broadway Barns, which hold Buffalo's snow-fighting equipment, have fallen into disrepair. Now the city is taking action. On Tuesday, members of the Buffalo Common Council discussed these concerns. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's...
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