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March 24, 2026
Belmont Housing Resources for WNY and CB-Emmanuel Realty plan to spend $175 million to transform the vacant 17-acre site along Fillmore Avenue, just below the Kensington Expressway, into the Glenview Heights apartment complex.
Western NY Observer
March 20, 2026
Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan pauses demolitions as he reorganizes problem housing plan
Western NY Observer
March 17, 2026
Buffalo homeowners push back on plan to raise property taxes to help plug a projected $25 to $30 million budget deficit
Western NY Observer
March 17, 2026
Lancaster reassessment project raises residents’ concerns
Western NY Observer
March 12, 2026
Developers of the Bewley Building in Lockport say plans could be in jeopardy if a vote currently under consideration to prohibit new approvals for multi-family developments passes.
Western NY Observer
March 11, 2026
Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church and its nonprofit affiliate are following up their Mt. Aaron Village affordable housing project on the East Side with a much smaller venture that will see construction of 15 affordable single-family homes.
Western NY Observer
March 7, 2026
New York State Sen. George Borrello hosted a roundtable discussion Friday regarding many hotel rooms in Chautauqua County being occupied by homeless individuals or homeless families.
Western NY Observer
March 6, 2026
The City of Jamestown has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the State’s Homes and Community Renewal program in an effort to support two major initiatives – the Accelerating Housing development and addressing buildings that are deteriorating. (Spectrum News 1)
Western NY Observer
April 15, 2025
Groundbreaking on 47 new affordable Buffalo homes finally begins, part of $24.5M effort
Western NY Observer
February 4, 2025
The Lackawanna City Council voted 3 to 2 on Monday night to ban all short-term rentals, including Airbnbs and VRBOs.
Western NY Observer
January 29, 2025
Jewish Community Center to receive $3 million in new funding for new child care center in Buffalo
Western NY Observer
January 29, 2025
Kathy Hochul is proud to announce $100 million for Pro-Housing Communities program.
Western NY Observer
January 26, 2025
Public comment open, hearing set for Erie County community development programs
Western NY Observer
December 11, 2024
Home builders in Western New York say the housing shortage can be partly blamed on building moratoriums. They say New York State needs to ease up on regulations.
Western NY Observer
December 6, 2024
When the City of Yes housing plan was under negotiation, we stepped in with $1 billion to bring it across the finish line.
Western NY Observer
December 4, 2024
Automatic fire sprinkler systems could soon be required in all newly built homes in New York State, but business owners disagree on whether home buyers should have a say in this decision. “A standard price [for fire sprinklers] is usually less than 2% of the value of a home”
Western NY Observer
December 4, 2024
Property owners may apply for grants of $50,000 or $75,000 from a pool of more than $13 million being spread across Western New York to renovate apartments as part of New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program.
Western NY Observer
December 3, 2024
Construction begins on 65 new affordable housing units in Hamburg
Western NY Observer
December 2, 2024
Changes coming to long-delayed Elmwood Village five-floor building with 48 residential units $15 million project
Western NY Observer
December 2, 2024
Douglas Jemal’s team seeks Planning Board approval for revisions based on “field conditions” and “modifications aimed at enhancing the building’s functionality, aesthetic appeal, and integration into the surrounding area.”
Western NY Observer
November 26, 2024
Today, we proudly cut the ribbon for The Monroe, an $8.4 million rehabilitation project that transformed the iconic Record Theatre complex to 17 affordable apartments and 11,400 square feet of commercial and retail space.
Western NY Observer
November 21, 2024
Kathy Hochul is proud to stand with our city colleagues and add a $1 billion state commitment for affordable housing in New York City
Western NY Observer
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