Buffalo Central Terminal

09/08/2026

The Lockport New York Central Train Station on Union Street is officially getting a new lease on life. This 1889 Romanesque landmark was also built for the New York Central Railroad, tying its rich heritage directly to our very own Buffalo Central Terminal.

Our former CTRC Board Chair, architect Paul Lang of Carmina Wood Design, is lending his expertise to help guide its stabilization alongside the owner! In his words, "The Lockport station is obviously very different in scale from the Central Terminal, but it represents another important piece of that same story."

Special architectural treasures like this are what make Western New York’s heritage so rich.

We know that progress takes patience, and we’re thrilled to follow this stabilization journey every step of the way!

Check out the full story from The Buffalo News: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/column/article_333a2f3e-d3b6-437e-9cb1-612c77fd3e5f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Buffalo_News

If the New York Central Lockport Station could be restored, a wide range of tourism opportunities could fall into place along the Erie Canal. But it's a big "if." ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/04/2026

Did You Know?

When Buffalo Central Terminal opened in 1929, it was one of the largest train stations in the country. The soaring office tower rises 17 stories above the city and was designed to symbolize Buffalo's importance as a transportation hub.

At its peak, thousands of passengers passed through the station every day, connecting Buffalo to destinations across the United States.

Today, thanks to decades of preservation efforts and community support, Buffalo Central Terminal continues its journey toward a new future while honoring its remarkable past.

📸 Do you remember visiting Central Terminal when trains were still arriving and departing? Share your memories in the comments!

09/02/2026

Huge congratulations to our Executive Director, Monica Pellegrino Faix, on her award at Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration’s VIP Night! We are so proud to see her work to transform the Buffalo Central Terminal through community-driven reuse recognized!

Over the last decade, Beau Fleuve’s commitment to community-engaged, culturally activated programming has set the bar for our region. Having watched your impact unfold over these 10 years, we know firsthand how powerful your vision is for Buffalo.

The Buffalo Central Terminal is proud to have played a part in that journey, and we can’t wait to support the next decade of Beau Fleuve’s legacy.

Thank you, Beau Fleuve, for all you do for our community!

📸 Through His Lens Photography

08/25/2026

Big things are happening at the Buffalo Central Terminal!

08/19/2026

Progress you can see. Momentum you can feel.

Our 2025 Impact Report is officially here! From critical stabilization to bringing thousands of community members together through arts and culture, 2025 took us from "what if" to "what’s next".

Led by community and shaped by collaboration, this transformation belongs to all of us. Thank you for believing in the future of this living landmark.

Check out our full 2025 Impact Report at the link below! 👇

https://buffalocentralterminal.org/our-impact/

08/17/2026

Kicking it back to night one.

The Real Kid Capri kicked off our very first CIRCLE THURSDAY and set the tone for an incredible summer at Buffalo Central Terminal. Take a look back at where it all began.

🎥 Denzel Kirkland

08/13/2026

🎒 What a great day at the Central Terminal!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Backpack Giveaway and helped make it such a fun morning for
Broadway Fillmore families. From backpacks and school supplies to face painting, ice cream, and plenty of smiles, it was the perfect way to kick off the back-to-school season.

A special thank you to Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski and Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupre for bringing this event to the community. And thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!

Here’s to a great school year!

📸 Through His Lens Photography

08/11/2026

What a way to close out CIRCLE THURSDAYS!

The final night brought incredible live music great food, dancing, and so much energy to Memorial Circle. Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the summer and helped make CIRCLE THURSDAYS such a special part of the season.

What did you love most about CIRCLE THURSDAYS? 👉 Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you!

Shout out to our incredible artist line up Amina TheEmpress with the Rod Bonner Trio curated by Arthaus Buffalo , The Quest led by Alex Overton, and S**e.

A huge thank you to the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation making Circle Thursdays possible! And, thank you to our partners Regional Revitalization Partnership, Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski, Erie County, NY, and Northland Workforce Training Center for helping to bring community together at the Buffalo Central Terminal.