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The project, involving several properties and existing buildings on three streets, is expected to add between 400 and 600 apartments to the citys downtown, along with ground-floor retail space and

A quick read of news from the past week and a look ahead at whats coming next.

The project will be done in phases.

The city is moving forward with a plan to designate the Mohawk Ramp, the former Simon Electric properties and three buildings on Main Street as a blighted area deserving of

Raphael Simon is a master electrician in Palm Beach County. He said for an extra level of protection, parents can purchase tic tracers, also known as voltage detectors, before their children head into an area with water and electricity.

A seven-block stretch of Washington Street in downtown Buffalo from South Division to Genesee streets will be the guinea pig for the citys first implementation of its new Smart Streets

"In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, it is a rare sight to witness a developer willingly forgo substantial tax breaks to benefit the broader community," writes The News Editorial

The plan was revealed as part of a series of documents that the Brown administration filed with the Common Council for approval, including the long-awaited sale agreement for the Mohawk

"Theres a need for parking down there, a significant need," said Ellicott Chairman and founder Carl Paladino, who added that such a proposal is in "the very early stages."

Jemals Douglas Development Corp. was selected last month as designated developer for the former Black Rock Academy and P.S. 51, concluding a process that began last November.