West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Station Twelve
Photo credit Lucas Buckley - WBEN

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Four new tenants have been announced for the former Northtown Plaza, now known as Station Twelve. They include Warby Parker, Tempur-Pedic, The North Face and restaurant Black & Blue Steak and Crab. WS Development just recently started announcing waves of tenants after years of vacancies at the rebranded plaza.

Canisius University will begin offering an Advanced Certificate in Health Education this coming summer. The school cites an increased demand for dual-certified health and phys. ed. teachers across Western New York. The program is completely online.

With plans to start play in the spring of 2027, Buffalo Pro Soccer is making moves off the field by naming William Malott as the team's first Academy Director.Malott will oversee the team's youth programs, and recruit and develop coaches.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Lucas Buckley - WBEN