Press Pass

A former synagogue, one of the oldest synagogue buildings in Buffalo, was recently spared from demolition.

It may not be an optimal date, but Business First's Jim Fink believes Nik Wallenda's June 15th walk across Niagara Falls should boost tourism, if only temporarily.

For several years efforts have been underway to create a cultural tourism site in an area now called the Michigan Street African American Corridor in Buffalo.

There is an increasing focus on the long-awaited re-writing of Buffalo's zoning codes.

The newly-redrawn 27th congressional district will make it more difficult for incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul to win re-election this year. And two area towns are exploring a job sharing arrangement to reduce costs.

Jim Fink of Business First provides insight into local developments on this week's Press Pass.

Voters in the 145th State Assembly District will be heading to the polls Tuesday for a special election.

WBFO and AM 970's Chris Jamele speaks with Artvoice editor Geoff Kelly in this week's Press Pass conversation.

The special election for the 145th State Assembly seat is rounding out as a South Buffalo competition.

Another massive structure sits vacant in the city of Buffalo.

These are challenging times for local school boards and administrators. They pleaded their case for more financial resources during a recent meeting with state legislators from our area.

Kaleida Health will close Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in about six weeks.

As a number of new political leaders took office this year, some publicly-owned property was repainted with new names.

WBFO's Chris Jamele and ArtVoice editor Geoff Kelly cover the redistricting plans that have been submitted for both the Senate and the Assembly in New York State

There is yet another historic piece of property in the city of Buffalo that is in need of help.

The SPCA in Niagara County is under fire for allegations that the agency has euthanized too many healthy animals in recent months.

Governor Andrew Cuomo pledged a $1-billion economic boost for the City of Buffalo in last week's state of the State address.

The city of Buffalo enters 2012 with strong signs of economic development.

As the year end approaches, the time comes to review the headlines from 2011.