@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA proposed plan for short-term rentals at 67 Park Street has sparked fierce opposition, leading the zoning board to deny the variance amid concerns over neighborhood safety and housing affordability.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA disabled Marine Corps veteran wins a crucial parking variance, ensuring safer access to his home after sharing his mobility struggles with the board.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBelmont Housing is transforming vacant lots into five affordable homes on Laurel Street, but local concerns are heating up over window designs and property lines.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo's overtime pay has surged to nearly $46 million, raising alarms among council members who demand deeper audits to uncover the reasons behind this massive spike.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialPresident Pro Tem Everhart demands community meetings before any bike lane work in the Madison District, insisting residents have a voice in changes that affect their streets.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo's council is taking a bold step by proposing a two-year moratorium on data centers, aiming to investigate their impact on our community before construction begins!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo residents are rallying for a two-year moratorium on large data centers, citing serious threats to water, noise levels, and environmental justice in their communities.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo City is taking a bold step by proposing a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data centers to address community concerns about noise and environmental impacts.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo advocates are pushing for a local moratorium on data centers to safeguard their community as a statewide law awaits the governor's approval.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA mother is demanding accountability after her son was allegedly assaulted by police officers at a festival, raising serious questions about the missing body camera footage.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Zoning Board has given the green light for a massive, illuminated banner on the Statler Hotel, celebrating the Buffalo Bills and Gatorade this football season!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA heated debate erupts in Buffalo as Evergreen Health's parking lot acquisition proposal threatens long-standing community access, leaving residents and business owners on edge.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo's Department of Public Works is pushing for a $2 million master plan to revamp 200 aging city buildings, but council members demand more transparency and community input before giving the green light.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCouncilmember Mitch Nowakowski is pushing for strict new conditions on the Chippewa Street entertainment district, citing safety concerns and a staggering $50,000 weekend police bill.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo's bond rating just took a hit from Fitch, revealing troubling operating deficits and dwindling reserves—what does this mean for the city's financial future?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo's financial future hangs in the balance as council members express frustration over learning of potential borrowing plans through the media rather than official channels.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCouncil members are furious over the administration's abrupt decision to cut fall bulk-trash collection to just one day, claiming a lack of communication has shattered trust.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA Buffalo resident claims the Parking Violations Bureau is targeting small repair shops, leading to financial ruin for families, and has called for an investigation from the New York State Attorney General.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialBuffalo City Council is demanding answers from the police department regarding potential misconduct in their camera room after alarming findings from a recent FOIL report.
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