Jim Fink
WBFO ContractorA Buffalo native, Jim Fink has been reporting on business and economic development news in the Buffalo Niagara region since 1987, when he returned to the area after reporting on news in Vermont for the Time-Argus Newspaper and United Press International.
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During a brief meeting last November, Hortman and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz discussed common legislative issues between New York and Minnesota and their concerns about President Trump. -
The region has already seen nine movies shot here this year, with more in the works, according to the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission. -
In the next few years, Beacon Communities will be undertaking more than $200 million in new projects - all aimed at developing apartments and townhomes for the U.S. Census Bureau-designated “affordable” housing and senior housing demographics. -
The founder of the popular West Side barbecue-themed eatery is one of five finalists for the “Best Chef in New York State” award. -
Buffalo’s other culinary landmark – beef on weck - is taking center stage today as June 12th is “National Roast Beef Day.” -
The Niagara County IDA directors approved a six-month extension on a previously backed set of tax breaks and incentives on the $51 million hotel project. -
The Y wants to turn the vacant, seven-acre site at 1984 Elmwood Avenue into Camp Swan, a city recreational hub for youth. -
Gagliardo said he is against Amherst turning the Westwood property over to Erie County. He feels like the town is giving up on what could be an asset. -
The long-held dream by late Buffalo News Publisher and President Stanford Lipsey to have a regional architecture-based visitor center is getting closer to that vision this summer. -
Much of Shea’s attendance base is made up of baby boomers, but the theater needs to reach out to Generations Y and Z to keep the number of attendees stable.
