The University at Buffalo’s clean energy master plan received a major boost with New York State providing UB $68 million to decarbonize the central utility plant, create energy hubs and thermal energy networks and build geothermal wells.
The Erie County Water Authority is clarifying what’s happening with its water and the complaints that are being filed about its smell and taste. The authority says it’s a common occurrence this time of year and the change is caused by conditions and compounds being produced that can impact odor and taste, but is natural, per ECWA.
Heavy rains last week have again raised concerns about water damage and flooding inside a mausoleum on the grounds of a Niagara Falls cemetery that has been the subject of complaints in recent months. Water once again seeped into the Pieta Mausoleum at St. Joseph’s Cemetery off Pine Avenue on Tuesday, a soggy day punctuated by periods of heavy rain.
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano is expanding his footprint in Buffalo. Golisano, the former owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has purchased the former Buffalo News building from developer Douglas Jemal with plans to use the building for the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.
It’s the Bills at the Falcons for Monday Night Football. Kickoff is at 715pm.