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• Commented on IDA Approves Eastman Machine Upgrades, School Financing
  Tax abatements are needed because we're over taxed to start. A company growing in most other states aren't challenged with the tax burdens that western new yorkers are faced with. It's a broken system but a least with have programs...
• Commented on Luminus Media: Young, Creative, and Investing in Downtown
  It most certainly is an investment. Ask the landlord who owns the building. Without Tenants buildings and communities can't survive. Good luck on your investment in your business and your new space. I always love to hear of start ups...
• Commented on Sinatra Planning Project at Key Main/Ferry Intersection
  Agreed no comfort in a new retail building at the cost of loosing 1524 Main. Hopefully they can figure out how to keep it and still do the new build....
• Commented on Sinatra Planning Project at Key Main/Ferry Intersection
  It'll be a shame and missed opportunity if the liquor store is lost. I believe out of the 3 buildings this has the most character. Once it's gone it's gone for ever. The buildinfg has such a small foot print,...
• Commented on Ten Years of Downtown Residential Development
  Great article , points out real obstacles that goes growth in or our community. It feels awesome to be facing such problems and having conversations....
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  They all chase dollars or they couldn't stay in business. Especially Termini who's projects are noted for being heavily subsidize with tax credits, etc. Lets not forget Croce who's looking for a $5M gift from the City. The more power...
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  Im sure the State mandates these procedures and not the Landlord...
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  Thats Great, more importantly than just investing your living in the community. Anyone who's familiar with the development process realizes that projects can take years. Imagine if developers didn't fill the pipeline with projects and did one at a time....
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  If it was "PRIME RETAIL" space retailers would be fighting over it. Don't you think any developer would rather Lease to a retailer who historically pays more rent than an office user? The real issue is why retailers aren't interested...
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  Start looking at the glass as half full. The negativity does not help. Can you find anything good to say? And by the way Rocco is no saint,...
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  Programs that service the poor and needy are not welcome? Developments that house these services shouldn't be built? You failed to mention whats else is in those buildings. When other developers ran for the burbs ECD was investing in the...
• Commented on 'The Antonio' Nears Completion
  It amazes me how people bash Ellicott development. They've done more for downtown Buffalo than any other developer and have been doing so for 30 years. This looks like a great project. When nothing else can be found to discredit...
• Commented on Spotlight on young professionals: Buffalo Niagara 360 recognizes ones to watch in Buffalo
  Congratulation to all the "ones to watch" , great job As a white male in the business world their stories inspire me, even more so that their minorities,...
• Commented on Buffalo: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
  Thank you Bernice, you already making a difference and I expect great thing will come from your decision to stay. Buffalo is on the verge of breaking through the economic doldrums and the green industries are a major contributing factor....
• Commented on We're Re-Opening the Statler... Why Not Re-Imagine Niagara Square?
  Love It. Excellent idea Charlie....
• Commented on Krzesinski to ECC City Campus: Drop dead!
  This behavior from a board member can only help the case. THANK YOU for publicly letting everyone know how behind the times and inefficient ECC is....
• Commented on Name that Food Shack!
  Better than nothing but they could have just contracted with a couple food trucks....
• Commented on Construction Watch: 305 Utica Apartments
  Thanks to he Frizlen group for making it work and investing in the City. Keep the momentum going....
• Commented on Name that Food Shack!
  who's the operator?...
• Commented on Demo of Blacksmith Shop Blocked, for Now
  Anyone that invests in a commercial historic building or district should understand the realities that demolishing an historic structure is going to meet objection. The reason districts and buildings are recognized as historic is to safeguard them from ignorant owners....
• Commented on Mystery Health Club Operator Plans Elmwood/Hertel Location
  Whats going to happen when Wal-MArt is announced in the near future for this immediate area?...
• Commented on Mystery Health Club Operator Plans Elmwood/Hertel Location
  Should we leave those environmental nightmare of buildings up and build next to them? Maybe we should remediate them and resue the structures. I think thats what the brownfield program-is all about....
• Commented on Mystery Health Club Operator Plans Elmwood/Hertel Location
  I agree with hwca, especially the 100,000sf thats vacant next to Home Depot would make an excellent fitness center. I also agree with BurchJP. Im all for new build and infill in the City as long as built with the...
• Commented on Mystery Health Club Operator Plans Elmwood/Hertel Location
  Your WRONG about Bernice, shes RIGHT. Existing structures can accommodate current needs, especially in this immediate area. Unforuntiatlly decisions are sometimes driven by which developer tenants are working with. Life span on retail is not driven on functionality of a...
• Commented on SoHo Burger Bar: Chippewa Grows Up A Bite
  You know it'll be done right with Frank and Jay. Love the concept. Its great to see that business is reinvesting and adapting to the market place. Chippewa is becoming a great Lunch spot again. Anyone remember Holtzmans pharmacy (current...
• Commented on Group Formed to Advocate for Erie Community College's City Campus
  Bernice is dead on. This is a perfect opportunity for ECC to build off the momentum of the City. How man times have we heard UB, Ralph Wilson Stadium, etc should have been built downtown....
• Commented on Design Ideas Floated for Maryland/West Project
  I just emailed it to him...
• Commented on Design Ideas Floated for Maryland/West Project
  Great job Nicholas, your exactly right great design is not necessarily more expensive, just more thought goes in the process. Hopefully the developer will see your renderings and reconsider his design options....
• Commented on Niagara Street Conversion Strenghtens Downtown's Western Edge
  I use the ramps as well and for many of the same reasons. Since they exist the neighborhood should leverage them. I also believe improvements need to be made to lessen the impact on the community. The DOT's only focus...
• Commented on Niagara Street Conversion Strenghtens Downtown's Western Edge
  Great idea on a use highlighting the Barrio....