WEST SENECA, NY (WKBW) — The former Seneca Mall site has a new owner after a 30-year vacancy.
Buffalo Business First said the site was bought by Benchmark Streamline LLC for $7.96M and NS Retail Holdings LLC for $13.85M.
West Seneca Supervisor, Gary Dickson, said the new development will bring more visitors into the community.
"This is one of the gateways right off the I-90," said Dickson. "We've had this vacant property for a long time, and to have something vibrant here is very nice."
Younger residents hope the new development will include new amenities.
"Maybe an outlet, something that we don't have to drive a half hour to go to," said Eddy Bender.
West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Joe Kirchmyer, is optimistic about the interest in the empty lot.
"There's a great retail and restaurant interest in this location," said Kirchmyer. "We're hoping that it'll be the next place that people can be proud to say that they grew up at and spent a lot of time at in West Seneca."
