Business First

  • Wegmans expanding Transit Road store

    After dropping plans to build a store on the Clarence side of Transit Road, Wegmans Food Markets shifted its attention to renovating a supermarket on the other side of the heavily trafficked suburban corridor

  • Hotel Lafayette to Become Wedding/Event Center

    Developer Rocco Termini's plan for the Lafayette Hotel will cost $35 million. Termini tells Business First it will be a one stop shop for weddIngs and special events.

  • Main St. will get flavor of Brodo

    The 500 block of Main Street in downtown Buffalo could take on a decidedly different look in the coming weeks as two neighboring projects begin to make significant strides forward

  • Buffalo firm awarded Rochester demo bid

    Ontario Specialty Contracting Inc. has been awarded the demolition and site preparation contract for downtown Rochester's oft-discussed Midtown Plaza project.

  • Fast Track Companies

    Business First is out with its annual Fast Track companies list, highlighting local companies with strong growth, despite a slow economy

  • SUNY Wants to Become "Powerhouse"

    A report in this week's Business First shows how the SUNY system is facing "turning point." SUNY is losing state financial support and facing cuts to programs and personnel.

  • NY explores ways to fund high-speed rail

    New York must make a long-term commitment to a high-speed rail system if the state expects the program to yield economic benefits

  • Media campaign promotes N.F. tourism

    A targeted advertising campaign by the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. is aimed at three key "drive-to" markets. The NTCC, this week, began a six-week radio, television and online advertising campaign in Pennsylvania, Ohio and portions of New York state that promotes Niagara Falls and Niagara County as "fun, affordable and family-friendly" destination that's easily accessible by car.

  • Two Construction Projects Proposed

    Seneca One Realty wants to build a new ten story tower next to HSBC Tower. A report in today's Business First shows how it's all part of an effort to keep anchor tenant HSBC Bank USA in the 38-story HSBC Center.

  • Expansion in works for Enterprise Charter

    In a deal that has been negotiated for the past few years, the Enterprise Charter School in downtown Buffalo will be buying and expanding much of its current location

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