Downtown Buffalo Entertainment & Sports District Public Safety Initiative
Account/Program: Technology and Equipment/Community-Oriented Policing Services
Project Request: The Buffalo Police Department will use funding to enhance public safety within downtown Buffalo's sports and entertainment district, home to major destinations including Sahlen Field, KeyBank Center, Canalside, and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. Funding will support enhanced foot patrols, camera systems, license plate readers, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) improvements to deter crime, improve response times, and support investigations. Strengthening safety in this high-traffic area will improve quality of life, increase visitor confidence, support local businesses, and promote tourism and economic development.
Funding Request: $947,652
Recipient Name: City of Buffalo
Recipient Address: 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Laboratory Equipment Expansion & Advancement (LEAP) Project
Account/Program: Scientific and Technical Research and Services/National Institute of Standards and Technology
Project Request: D'Youville University seeks funding for its Health Education Laboratory Equipment Expansion & Advancement (LEAP) Project to acquire advanced digital anatomy technologies for its College of Osteopathic Medicine. Funding will support four Anatomage Tables with life-size, ultra-high-definition digital anatomy; immersive virtual reality systems for anatomical and clinical simulation; and high-resolution interactive displays. These calibrated systems enhance instructional accuracy, reduce variability, and provide repeatable learning experiences. The LEAP Project modernizes medical education, strengthens workforce development, and expands high-quality training capacity in Western New York.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient Name: D'Youville University
Recipient Address: 285 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
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University at Buffalo (UB) Center for Excellence in Semiconductor Technology for NYS
Account/Program: Scientific and Technical Research and Services/National Institute of Standards and Technology
Project Request: This project will acquire and install state-of-the-art direct write laser lithography and advanced semiconductor testing tools at UB's Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technology (CAST) to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce, particularly in Western New York. The new tools will provide on-site and remote access to students, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs across regional institutions, while enhancing capabilities for high-throughput fabrication and testing of quantum chips. This investment supports workforce development for the growing AI and quantum chips industry and ensures continued U.S. leadership in critical semiconductor technologies.
Funding Request: $1,750,000
Recipient Name: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Recipient Address: 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 211, Amherst, NY 14228
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Town of Amherst Critical Responder Radio Acquisition Project
Account/Program: Technology and Equipment/Community Oriented Policing Services
Project Request: This project will secure essential portable and mobile subscriber radio units for Town of Amherst first responders, completing a comprehensive regional communications modernization effort. This acquisition interfaces with newly upgraded back-end dispatch infrastructure to create a unified, seamless emergency response network. Deploying these subscriber units guarantees compliance with the Town's strict 3.0 Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) mandate, eliminating dangerous communication dead zones. By integrating with the broader Western New York interoperability framework, this project ensures Amherst first responders can communicate instantaneously with neighboring jurisdictions and mutual aid partners during critical incidents and multi-agency emergencies.
Funding Request: $2,500,000
Recipient Name: Town of Amherst
Recipient Address: 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
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University at Buffalo AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Infrastructure for Cancer and Addiction
Account/Program: Scientific and Technical Research and Services/National Institute of Standards and Technology
Project Request: This project will deploy advanced AI pipelines within the CANDO multiscale therapeutic discovery platform as shared national AI-enabled therapeutic discovery and translation infrastructure targeting non-small cell lung cancer and opioid use disorder. By integrating advanced AI methods with high-performance computing, the project will dramatically reduce the time and cost required for drug discovery. The infrastructure will be accessible to collaborators across the nation, enabling scalable, reproducible research. This federal investment will strengthen New York's leadership in biomedical innovation while supporting workforce development, academic-industry partnerships, and regional economic growth in Western New York.
Funding Request: $2,500,000
Recipient Name: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Recipient Address: 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 211, Amherst, NY 14228
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Health Professions AI Technology Training
Account/Program: Scientific and Technical Research and Services/National Institute of Standards and Technology
Project Request: Daemen University is seeking funding to establish a Health Sciences and Health Professions AI Technology Training Program, featuring research and development into the infusion of AI into health sciences curricula and long-overdue upgrades to primary health sciences laboratories. Daemen will work with health professions faculty, AI experts, and NIST to develop a national standard for AI in health professions education, creating a pathway for best practices among health professions institutions nationwide. This investment modernizes health professions training, strengthens workforce development, and advances U.S. competitiveness in AI-enabled healthcare.
Funding Request: $1,996,395
Recipient Name: Daemen University
Recipient Address: 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
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Niagara County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory DNA Expansion Project
Account/Program: Technology and Equipment/Community-Oriented Policing Services
Project Request: The Niagara County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory is seeking funding to purchase the instruments and equipment necessary to bring DNA analysis capabilities in-house. The Laboratory currently services over twenty federal, state, and local police agencies across Niagara and surrounding counties. DNA analysis is currently conducted through a cooperative agreement with the Erie County Central Police Services Forensic Laboratory. Bringing this capability in-house will strengthen public safety, improve investigative turnaround times, reduce long-term costs associated with outsourcing, and enhance accuracy and accountability in the criminal justice system. The Laboratory already has two trained DNA analysts on staff ready to perform this work.
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Recipient Name: Niagara County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory
Recipient Address: 5526 Niagara Street Ext., Lockport, NY 14094
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U.S. Congressman
Timothy M. Kennedy
Representing New York's 26th District