Buffalo To Receive $25M To Become Tech Hub

Western New York was one of 21 locations that received funding for the Rebuilding Better Challenge.

Buffalo, New York. Buffalo was one of 21 cities that received funding from the regional "Build Back Better" program out of more than 500 participating cities.

"The goal is to expand our technology workforce, transform our manufacturing, and breathe new life into Queen City's heritage as an industrial hub as we enter the 21st century," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Schumer pushed President Joe Biden to vote Western New York.

It was partly a $25 million investment following the mass shooting at the Summits on Jefferson Avenue in East Buffalo.

Schumer said the money will be used to create at least 1,800 industrial jobs, mostly for people living in East Buffalo.

"A huge $25 million will go toward expanding the Buffalo Manufacturing Works' manufacturing training program," US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement.

"We're trying to bring Chip Fab and other tech companies to New York," Schumer added. One of their first questions is whether we have the training to hire the workers they need.”

The money will also go to the reconstruction of the third stage of the Northern Corridor.

The team will work on two industrial buildings on campus and create a clean energy microgrid to power everything.

“Most likely, Phase 3 is the success of Phases 1 and 2. So it is clear that the region has empirical evidence to support this very effective training program,” said U.S. Representative Brian Higgins.

Schumer also created flea law and science. This led to the creation of a $10 billion regional technology center program that will fund 20 regions across the country selected as technology centers.

Officials in Schumer's office said Western New York was "ready to compete for a place on the list" after receiving $25 million.

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