Chippewa Street Goes 21 and Up | Buffalo News

Councilman Mitch Nowakowski is pushing for a bold new plan on Chippewa Street: a 21-and-over zone starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, complete with barriers and ID checks. Backed by the Chippewa Alliance, local business owners, and residents, the proposal aims to tackle rising violence and safety concerns — especially for workers and patrons — that many say stem from younger people loitering. After years of advocacy and a successful test event (“Home by 10”) with over 2,000 attendees and zero issues, supporters believe a controlled, age-restricted environment will boost safety and draw more visitors — turning Chippewa into a more vibrant, secure destination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba0e338adb1f57c5