Ahh yes, business as usual *Buffalo*

http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/745671.html

At one point, City Hall staff told the developer to stop contacting Mayor Byron W. Brown’s office about the project and to find a paid role for Stenhouse’s Jeremiah Partnership, an umbrella group involved in East Side development, according to the document.

At another point, Masten Common Council Member Demone A. Smith told the developer to “make Stenhouse happy” in order for the project to proceed, according to the documents.

roffle. Not surprising.

Back when we were trying to open a bubble tea on elmwood, I remember having to bribe all sorts of officials.

edit: its the same sort of crap the ice cream bike guy has been going through…