Tough choices for Buffalo landmarks | Hospitals' strategies for rebuilding the health care workforce
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The demolition of Mulligan's Brick Bar following a fire represents just the latest in a string of debates between city officials and preservationists.
In recent years several Buffalo landmarks have been faced with the prospect of demolition. Sometimes the demolition moved forward, sometimes the buildings were spared from the wrecking ball, but in many cases a fight for the property's future is still underway.
Jacob Tierney took a look at five notable examples: Mulligan's Brick Bar, Wonder Bread, Allied Mills, the Cobblestone District and the Marine Drive and Perry Homes complexes.
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Rebuilding the health care workforce: Buffalo hospitals' strategies for success
Kamala Ghatane had been working for several years in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center 's environmental services department when she realized she wanted more.
The Nepal native had worked as a nurse in her home country, but lacked the education and skills she needed for licensure here in the U.S. She found opportunities within the Buffalo hospital to help her get certified as a patient care technician. Then she worked with her nurse manager to become licensed as a registered nurse.
Seven months ago, she transitioned into the hospital's inpatient nursing care team.
Ghatane is among hundreds of new clinical workers hired or developed within Roswell, Kaleida Health , Erie County Medical Center Corporation and Catholic Health who are helping to fill a major staffing gap. The exodus of thousands of health care workers from the industry during and immediately following the pandemic left area hospitals with the challenge of making the profession attractive enough to not only draw new staffers, but keep the ones they had. | Read more
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Developer reveals plans for Washington Square
Developer John Daly plans to bring new life to the Washington Square Bar & Grille in downtown Buffalo — renovating the building, reopening the bar and adding apartments to the vacant upper floors.
He's working with the State Historical Preservation Office to get approval for his plans and will seek city approval in the coming months.
The $2.5 million project at 295 Washington St. will include eight affordable apartment units targeting tenants who make up to 80% of the area regional income. In Buffalo, that means tenants making about $77,520 a year.
Daly said the bar and restaurant will be "greatly enhanced," bringing back historic features that were covered up over the years and restoring a long-closed mezzanine-level banquet space. | Read more
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Made in America Store pulls back to single location, shifts business model
The Made In America Store had six stores before the pandemic. By 2021, the retailer was down to four. Now, it’s focused on just its flagship, 18,000-square-foot Elma store and wholesale and e-commerce sales.
Made in America, founded by Mark Andol in 2010 under the umbrella of his General Welding & Fabrication Inc., carries nearly 15,000 American-made products.
“We need a culture change,” he said. “People have to make it important, and made in America matters.” | Read more
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2 Buffalo restaurants named as James Beard semifinalists
For the second consecutive year, two Buffalo restaurants have been named as semifinalists for?2025 The James Beard Foundation Awards.
Southern Junction owner and chef Ryan Fernandez was named a semifinalist in the Best Chef: New York State category. The category recognizes chefs who set high standards in their culinary skills and leadership abilities and who are making efforts to help create a sustainable work culture. Last year, he was a finalist in the Emerging Chef category.
Waxlight Bar a Vin, 27 Chandler St., Buffalo, was recognized for the?third consecutive year?in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. The category honors restaurants that demonstrate exceptional care and skill in the pairing of wine and other beverages with food. | Read more
Plus, 星巴克 is returning to East Aurora; Mexican cuisine and ice cream are coming to Lancaster; Starbucks; and a bookstore expanding on Main Street is adding cafe and event space.
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Orville's gears up for expansion under new leadership
A 60-year-old Buffalo company has some new leaders and plans for growth.
Shawn Buffum , previously COO of Orville's Home Appliances , became CEO of the company this month. Ownership of the business remains in the Sarles family.
The move was part of a four-year succession plan when Buffum began at Orville’s as general manager in 2021. In early 2023, he was?promoted to COO. Previous CEO Mickey Reali retired last year.
“Each year we added more responsibilities and kept working toward that goal of being ready to take over the company,” Buffum said.
Orville’s, which first opened in 1965, is an independently and family-owned home appliance dealer. The business has eight showrooms in the Buffalo and Rochester areas and an 110,000-square-foot warehouse in Lancaster. | Read more
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