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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Buffalo

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Population

276,8542024

Higher than communities in New York

Household income

$50,0412024

Less favorable than communities in New York

Home value

$164,2002024

Similar to communities in New York

Unemployment

5.8%2026

Less favorable than communities in New York

Violent crime

7572023

Less favorable than communities in New York

Work from home

11.3%2024

Similar to communities in New York

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Housing

Council committee approves two mayoral appointees to BMHA after debate about oversight

The Committee on Community Development approved two mayoral appointees — Paul Perez and Brandi Barrett — to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority after members pressed the candidates on deferred maintenance and executive accountability.

Buffalo City — Nov 4, 2026

DPW outlines 2026–27 snow plan: 44 vehicles, GPS tracking and vendors for 30,000 tons of salt

Nov 4, 2026

Council members push back after administration urges routing constituent requests through liaison

Nov 4, 2026

Committee clears language change to Citizen Participation Plan; no change to public-notice thresholds

Nov 4, 2026

Parks says Lovejoy Pool closed since April 2025; remediation estimated at about $1.1 million

Nov 4, 2026

Labor

Council member says five months of review is enough; retail checkout staffing moved to full council

Nov 4, 2026

Licensing

Applicant seeks to turn 1517 Broadway into convenience store; committee sends item without recommendation

Nov 4, 2026

Licensing

Council member urges Corporation Counsel to respond on tow‑truck licensing and transparency

Nov 4, 2026

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What stands out in Buffalo

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Buffalo with communities in New York or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Buffalo's property crime rate was 4,287 per 100,000 residents; Polco's model expected 3,174. It fell short of expectations.

2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 4LEGISLATION COMMITTEECommittee moved to send Item 4 to full council without recommendation to enable a public hearing.Nov 4COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEECommittee approved the mayoral appointments after rescinding the prior motion to table.Nov 4CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEEMotion to approve items one through three was made and seconded; vote not recorded in provided transcript.Nov 4FINANCE COMMITTEECommittee approved items three and four.

More coverage

Developer asks council to reverse preservation board and allow demolition of 328 North Oak Street

Nov 4, 2026

Owner outlines two‑stage restaurant and bar plan for 568 South Park; committee sends item without recommendation

Nov 4, 2026

Council tables Go Bike Buffalo funding modification after members say outreach was insufficient

Nov 4, 2026

Council approves demolition contracts for two fire-damaged Buffalo properties; city to pursue liens

Nov 4, 2026