economic development

New York’s industrial past has left many sites contaminated, and cleaning them up isn’t cheap. That’s where brownfield tax credits come in. But the program is set to expire in 2027.

State officials spoke loudly when they announced IBM had agreed to set up in Buffalo, enticed by $55 million in public dollars. Now, their silence on the…

Over the last seven years, Jim Fink of Business First has been tracking business investment in the region with his annual Economic Development Overview.…

Reporter Kate Kaye brings over two decades of journalism to her role at Investigative Post. By returning to her hometown after 23 years away, she offers a…

Western New York is receiving $66 million in the latest round of state economic development awards. More than 1,000 companies, startups and community…

The Niagara Power Project in Lewiston generates cheap, clean hydropower, one of the region’s most valuable resources. But for years, there were complaints…

The Cuomo Administration said it will continue its economic development strategy, despite recent criminal convictions connected to some upstate projects…

In recent years, downtown Buffalo has become a housing hotspot for young professionals. High end housing and a myriad of food and entertainment options…

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says the county is doing pretty well: jobs are up and county agencies are showing how well they can help members of…

A new federal program quietly launched in December's tax reform provides investors with tax incentives for development in poorer neighborhoods. It's up to…