Report: Cuomo to nominate Koelmel to lead NYPA
The Buffalo News reports Governor Cuomo will nominate First Niagara President and CEO John Koelmel to become the chairman of the New York Power Authority.
View ArticleFirst Niagara leader gets nod to chair NYPA
The president of First Niagara Financial Group has been officially named to chair the New York Power Authority.
View ArticleChildren's Hospital being named after Oishei
The Oishei Foundation is making a $10 million donation to name the future home of Women and Children's Hospital after John R. Oishei.
View ArticleKoelmel out as head of First Niagara Bank
A big shakeup has taken place at First Niagara Financial Group with the announcement that President and CEO John Koelmel has stepped down.
View ArticleKoelmel tapped to lead Sabres' HARBORcenter
Former Niagara Bank President John Koelmel has been named President of the Buffalo Sabres' HarborCENTER complex.
View ArticleHARBORcenter construction on track
Just about six months after the official groundbreaking, work on HARBORcenter is about 25 percent complete.
View ArticleCrosby tapped as First Niagara President and CEO
A man who oversaw a five-year revamp of the Buffalo Public Schools' operations and finances is the new President and Chief Executive Officer at First Niagara Financial Group.
View ArticlePress Pass: HARBORcenter’s infusion of economic development
The large cranes that line downtown Buffalo are a sign of true economic development and progress the city hasn't witnessed in decades. In this week's Press Pass conversation, WBFO's Eileen Buckley and...
View ArticleHarborCenter plans for massive restaurant complex
As construction heads for completion on the HarborCenter complex, officials continue to release glimpses of what the public can expect. On Wednesday, they discussed their 13,000 square foot dining...
View ArticleECC hockey team to call HarborCenter home
Downtown Buffalo's under-construction HarborCenter is going be the new home of Erie Community College's Kats Hockey Program, it was announced Tuesday.
View ArticleEnthusiasm building at HarborCenter site
Another milestone has been reached in the construction of HarborCenter. Exterior wall panels have started going up around the facility and crews are preparing the wood beams that will be installed to...
View ArticleLocal business competition attracts nearly 7,000 applicants
A contest that bills itself as the world’s largest business plan competition announced the conclusion of its application process Monday. 43North attracted 6,932 applicants from across the world to take...
View ArticleTop-off complete, HarborCenter construction moving to next phase
The construction of HarborCenter has reached another milestone on Wednesday. The twin-rink hockey complex rising on the downtown Buffalo waterfront has now been "topped off."
View ArticleHARBORCENTER officials showcase progress, announce retail plans
HARBORCENTER officials led a tour showcasing the progress of the facility in downtown Buffalo Thursday. HARBORCENTER president John Koelmel says the building is expected to be a world class...
View ArticleOpening Pegula complex the 'center' of attention
Opening ceremonies began Thursday for HARBORCENTER, one the most ambitious development projects ever constructed in downtown Buffalo.
View ArticleHarborCenter celebrates its grand opening
Kim and Terry Pegula, the owners of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, welcomed thousands Thursday night to the official opening of the HarborCenter.
View ArticleBlue Cross Blue Shield of WNY gives free local benefits to members
220,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers in Western New York will soon receive a “Blue Box” filled with two-for-one dining cards.
View ArticleKoelmel leaving HARBORCENTER
John Koelmel, president of HARBORCENTER, is vacating his post. A statement issued Tuesday morning said after successfully opening the sports and entertainment complex, Koelmel will leave the job.
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