From yesterday’s Buffalo News:
We at the Broadway Area Business Association have read several News articles that reflect poorly on the Broadway Market and the Broadway-Fillmore area of Buffalo. While there is some validity to the negativity expressed, we are concerned that many of the positive things occurring in the neighborhood are being obscured in the process.
Many people are working hard to ensure that the neighborhood survives and thrives. The Polish Community Center of Buffalo is busy overseeing the creation of Crescent Village. Nearby the Sycamore Village is taking shape. Broadway-Fillmore Alive is working to save historical landmarks and remind people of the proud history of Buffalo’s Polish-Americans.
St. Stanislaus and Corpus Christi churches have invested heavily in their properties. The Handley Brothers have maintained the old Victor’s furniture store for new tenants, the Eckhardt family’s department store stands ready for reuse and E-Square Capital is renovating the old Barnom building.
Throughout the community, new housing is replacing old dilapidated houses. The restoration of the Central Terminal continues to move forward. As downtown continues to grow, we expect the resurgence to travel down Broadway and help us rebuild the Broadway-Fillmore area.
The Broadway Market does continue to struggle, and we stand ready to work hand in hand with whoever manages this venerable icon of our community to regain its former glory.
Griffith D. Pritchard
President, Broadway Area Business Association
http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/everybodyscolumn/story/386219.html
Amen and thank you, Griff!
