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The Buffalo Fire Department has ten new fire vehicles.  Today, Mayor Byron Brown and Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield continued the city’s commitment to preparedness by taking part in a dedication ceremony for the BFD’s new state-of-the-art fire vehicles.

“We are happy to be replenishing our entire Buffalo Fire Fleet with new, modernized equipment,” said Mayor Brown.  “It’s important that our firefighters have the tools needed to do the best job possible.  Adding these new vehicles continues our commitment to providing the best fire protection possible for city residents and business owners.”

Mayor Brown, Senator Schumer, Congressman Higgins Launch Start Of Construction For “CARS SHARING MAIN STREET” Project 

September 4, 2013 - Construction begins on the $21 million 500 Block redevelopment, marking more positive progress on a critical project designed to open up access and revive activity in the heart of downtown Buffalo.

Today, Mayor Byron Brown was joined by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins to announce the start of phase-one construction along the 500 Block of Main Street, the prominent stretch between Chippewa and Mohawk Streets. The total cost to return two-way traffic to this stretch of downtown Main Street is about $21 million.  Last year, the Brown Administration sought a $15 million federal grant, which the City won with critical support and advocacy from Senator Schumer and Congressman Higgins. This, coupled with $10 million already secured from the state, will fund the redevelopment.

“We are proud of the progress we’re making to return two-way traffic to downtown Main Street,” said Mayor Brown.  “The redevelopment of the 500 Block is another important step in returning cars to Main Street in downtown Buffalo, which has been one of my goals since taking office.  I want to thank Senator Schumer and Congressman Higgins for working closely with us to secure federal funding for Buffalo’s Main Street project, paving the way for increased business and economic activity in the downtown area.”

“Today, as we begin construction for the 500 Block of the Cars on Main Street project, it’s clearer than ever that this federal investment will truly reinvigorate Buffalo’s downtown,” said Senator Schumer. “Take a walk down Main Street today, and you will see that the image is far different from a time when shops were bustling with activity and cars had freer access to pick up and drop off shoppers, eaters, gawkers and walkers- and I’m thrilled to have fought so hard for this federal grant to return to that streetscape.  As we’ve already started to see, opening up Buffalo’s Main Street to vehicular traffic and improving aging Metro Rail facilities will be a major economic boost for the Downtown, and will pave the way for increased business and economic activity in the area. This plan is an absolute game-changer for Buffalo, will help create hundreds of good-paying construction jobs, and will reopen Main Street for business.”