Hochul Visits to Discuss Affordability in WNY

Hochul visits to discuss affordability in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, Shavira Pittman was handed the keys to her and her family's new home. "It means a lot to me and my family, we get to move into a new place, a new establishment, a new community all together," said Pittman, who's from Buffalo. "It's very hard to find affordable housing, especially new development, and we're really lucky to be able to move in. Pittman and her family are the first residents to move into the new t…

'It's amazing in there': First tenant welcomed at the new Perry Homes in Buffalo’s First Ward

A major transformation is taking place in Buffalo's First Ward, an abandoned public housing eyesore has now been replaced with hundreds of newly constructed affordable apartments.Governor Kathy Hochul was on hand as the new Perry Homes complex welcomed its first tenant.WATCH: 'It's amazing in there': First tenant welcomed at the new Perry Homes in Buffalos First Ward 'It's amazing in there': First tenant welcomed at the new Perry Homes in Buffal…

Dairy company to invest $15M in Walton plant

On the last day of Dairy Month in New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the world’s largest dairy company Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to upgrade both its Walton and Buffalo facilities.

Lactalis announces $60M expansion, boosting Buffalo cheese production

Lactalis USA’s total commitment to its Buffalo operations will reach approximately $123 million from 2020 through 2027. Monday’s announcement includes $60 million to modernize and expand its facilities on South Park Avenue.

Lactalis announces $75M in upgrades to New York dairy facilities

Lactalis will upgrade its dairy facilities in Buffalo and Walton with the help of $1.3 million in New York state tax credits.

Lactalis boosts investment in Buffalo to $123 million

Lactalis American Group is increasing its physical investment in its South Buffalo facilities by another $12 million through 2027, for a total of $123 million over seven years, as the growing cheesemaker continues its efforts to upgrade and modernize its…