Chippewa to be closed to traffic weekend nights following reported stabbings

Buffalo's Chippewa Street traffic ban aims to curb nighttime misbehavior

Buffalo city officials will close Chippewa Street to vehicles on weekends to enhance safety and curb violence. Learn what changes are coming this summer.

'Come correct or don’t come at all': Buffalo targets safety on Chippewa Street with summer street closures

Buffalos Chippewa Street the heart of downtowns entertainment district is headed into the summer season with a renewed focus on safety.This is a crown jewel of this city, said Jay Manno, owner of Soho and Frankie Primos +39, both located on Chippewa. I expect it to be a great summer.Manno and other business owners are backing a new public safety plan announced this week by Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon, Buffalo Police, and the Chippewa Alliance. Th…

Chippewa to be closed to traffic weekend nights following reported stabbings

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Chippewa Street in downtown Buffalo will be closed to traffic during late night, weekend hours until Labor Day after three people were stabbed in a large fight over the weekend, Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon said Thursday. The closures will take place from Delaware Avenue to Franklin Street from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The Vintage Room at 88 West Chippewa St. is temporarily closed after a large fight…