State of the City Address 2008: Feb-21-2008
Thank you for attending and demonstrating your interest in the future of our great city...
Governor Eliot Spitzer's 2008-09 Executive Budget: Jan-22-2008
I am very pleased Governor Spitzer has recommended a $13.9 million increase in state AIM monies for the City of Buffalo in his 2008-09 Executive Budget...
Crossing Guard Contract: Dec-11-2007
I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority to ratify the contract agreed to between my Administration and the Buffalo crossing guards union...
Guilty Plea in Police Shootings: Sep-17-2007
Varner Harris Plea Deal
Agreement to Proceed With Processing Buffalo Police Department Candidates: Sep-13-2007
In a meeting today between U.S. District Judge John Curtin, U.S. Justice Department officials (DOJ), City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel Alisa A. Lukasiewicz and attorneys for the NAACP, an agreement was reached to proceed with processing Buffalo Police Department candidates.
Court Proceedings Involving Former Commissioner Giambra: Jun-28-2007
Today’s court proceedings involving former Public Works, Parks and Streets Commissioner Joseph Giambra concern activities that occurred prior to January 2006.
Mayor Brown's State of The City Address: Feb-20-2007
Thank you. I appreciate that warm welcome. I am honored to come before you today to deliver the annual State of the City Address. I want to thank Bella Buscarino for her beautiful singing of our National Anthem and I am thankful to Reverend Darius Pridgen for his opening prayer and his words of wisdom. And I look forward to Father James Higgins's closing benediction.
Vote on Proposed Fire Fighters Contract: Feb-11-2007
I continue to work hard to honor my pledge to lift the wage freeze on city workers.This agreement would have provided...
Firefighters Contract: Jan-31-2007
Today’s approval by the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority of the tentative agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F., Local 282 clears the way for final ratification of this contract by the rank and file members of the firefighters’ union.
Mayor Brown Delivered Testimony on Berger Commission Assembly & Senate Committees On Health: Dec-11-2006
On behalf of the citizens of Buffalo, New York, the State of New York’s second largest city, I am submitting this written testimony to the New York State Assembly Committee on Health.
City of Buffalo Parking Meters: Sep-20-2006
Due to the theft and damage of City of Buffalo parking meters, there are several locations throughout the city where paid parking meters are currently gone.
Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson Statement: Aug-25-2006
Police Commissioner H. McCarthy Gipson today requested a leave of absence immediately under the guidelines of the federal Family Medical Leave Act and I have granted Commissioner Gipson his leave of absence.
Testimony of Mayor Byron W. Brown Before the United States House of Representatives: Jul-14-2006
Chairman King, I’d like to welcome you to Buffalo and thank you for giving us the opportunity to talk to you about homeland security issues, the impact of announced cuts in 2006 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding to our region and the City ...
SNI Casino 10K Statement: Apr-11-2006
My Administration had been under the impression that the proposed Buffalo Creek Casino would bring in significant tourist dollars to the City of Buffalo. “This served as the primary economic ...
Mayor's Statement on Sandra Lee Wirth: Mar-14-2006
Mayor Byron W. Brown today issued the following statement regarding the late Assemblywoman, Sandra Lee Wirth. “I was saddened by the news of the death of my colleague, Assemblywoman Sandra Lee Wirth. She was one of the hardest working ...
Mayor Brown's Harvard University Address: Feb-22-2006
Thank You, Governer Shaheen for your kind Introduction. Hailing from the Empire State, Whose Motto Excelsior means “EVER UPWARD,” I Appreciate the ...
Mayor's Statement on Coretta Scott King: Feb-07-2006
Today, the first lady of America’s historic civil rights movement will be laid to rest. On behalf of the citizens of Buffalo, I convey my deepest sympathy to Coretta Scott King’s family, but, like millions of ...
Mayor Brown Sales Tax County Legislature Vote Statement: Feb-02-2006
After 21 years, the cities, towns and villages of Erie County can look forward to a source of sales tax revenue they deserve. The County Legislature today has taken an important first step toward achieving a fairer sharing of...
Mayor's Albany Testimony: Jan-23-2006
On behalf of the citizens of Buffalo, New York, I am pleased to submit this written testimony to the joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature. This testimony is delivered in response to the Governor’s recommended ...
Inaugural Address: Dec-31-2005
Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen Judge Green, I am Deeply Grateful for your Participation Today; My Pastor, Minister Michael Chapman, Imam Fajri Ansari, and Reverend Darius Pridgen – Whose words Lift Our Spirits and give us hope; and ...