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Mayor Brown and Bluecross Blueshield Bring Back Summer City Fitness to MLK, Jr. Park

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Buffalo, N.Y. — For the fifth consecutive year, Mayor Byron W. Brown and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York are pleased to bring back Summer City Fitness to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The free, socia...

Mayor Brown, Chippewa Alliance Announce New, Expanded Patios for Chippewa Restaurants and Bars

Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron W. Brown, joined by members of the Chippewa Alliance, today announced the start of the ‘Chippewa Open Streets’ program, an innovative and safe dining initiative that will enable restaurants to offer ...

Mayor Brown Announces Buffalo City Hall & Buffalo Water to Re-Open to the Public By Appointment Only

On Monday, July 6, 2020, Buffalo City Hall and Buffalo Water at Exchange Street will re-open to members of the public who require in-person services in the following Departments: Parking and Traffic, Permits and Inspections, Tax and Assessment, Treasury, ...

Mayor Byron W. Brown Announces Implementation of Buffalo Reform Agenda

BUFFALO, NY- Today, Mayor Byron W. Brown announced the implementation of the first phase of the restorative policing policies which were contained in the Buffalo Reform Agenda he announced on June 9, 2020. The Buffalo Reform Agenda is a community-driven o...

Mayor Brown Announces the Updated Bulk Trash Collection Schedule In Buffalo

Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron W. Brown announced today that the 2020 City of Buffalo Bulk Trash Collection and Tire Drop Off will resume in July. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the City postponed the Spring 2020 Bulk Trash collection. With the easin...

Mayor Brown Announces Adoption of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget That Outlines Roadmap to Recovery

Mayor Byron W. Brown today applauded the Buffalo Common Council for adopting his Fiscal Year 2020-  2021 Budget. The $519 million spending plan will keep the City workforce intact, make critical investments   to protect the health and sa...

Mayor Brown, City of Buffalo Announce 2020 Food Scrap Recycling Program

BUFFALO– Today, Mayor Byron W. Brown announced that the City of Buffalo is ready to launch its annual Scrap It! Residential Food Scraps Recycling Program. The food scrap drop off program will run from June 21st through September 30th at the foll...

Mayor Brown Announces his 2020 Virtual Reading Rules! Kid’s Summer Reading Challenge

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Buffalo, N.Y. – Mayor Byron W. Brown is calling on all Buffalo school students to take part in his 2020 Virtual Reading Rules! Kid’s Summer Reading Challenge. I...

Mayor Brown Launches "Reopen Buffalo"

Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron W. Brown today launched a new online resource for small businesses as the Western New York economy begins the reactivation process of Phase One. During this difficult time, communication with small businesses i...

Mayor Byron W. Brown Launches New Covid-19 Resource Website

Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced the launch of covid19.buffalony.gov, a new website that will serve as a COVID-19 resource and information hub for City of Buffalo residents. The new website is a one-stop destination, designed t...

Mayor Brown Announces the 2020 Tentative Streets Resurfacing Schedule

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Mayor Brown Announces Launch of Good Neighbors Network as Part of Buffalo's Response to COVID-19

Buffalo, NY - Mayor Byron W. Brown and the City of Buffalo continue to work to ensure public safety, prioritize the health and welfare of residents and visitors, and reduce circles of exposure to COVID-19 in our community. Today, Mayor Brown announced the...

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Mayor Byron W. Brown Delivers His Fourteenth State of the City Address

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Mayor Byron W. Brown Encourages Residents to Support the City’s New Campaign: Recycling Reinvented

Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron W. Brown today encouraged residents to participate in his latest public awareness campaign, called Recycling Reinvented. Recycling Reinvented is a 6-month campaign that includes targeted messaging with the goal of reduc...

Mayor Brown Supports Participation in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)