Ryan calls for additional time for public comments on Buffalo Outer Harbor amphitheater project The state senator says the COVID pandemic prevented the public from having a proper opportunity to engage decision-makers on the waterfront concert venue. Author: Dave McKinley Updated: 10:21 PM EDT July 1, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — You can add New York State Senator Sean Ryan's voice to those calling for the brakes to be pumped on plans to build a concert venue on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. Ryan, who does not believe the Outer Harbor is the appropriate place for such a venue, also believes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was a lack of ability for residents to directly engage decision-makers for more than a year, and that there should be more time set aside for that.