State, city leaders aim to prevent Buffalo buildings from being demolished State Senator Sean Ryan says they are releasing a document with a statement of values that chart out a path to preserve the buildings instead of knocking them down. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 4:53 PM EDT July 9, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leaders from the state and City of Buffalo came together Friday to announce their recommendations to prevent buildings in the city from being demolished. They say it's part of a project to help identify, protect, and restore Buffalo's architecture. State Senator Sean Ryan says they are releasing a document that has a statement of values that chart out a path to preserve the buildings instead of knocking them down.