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Timeline, based on public documents, of issues with Stafford Odd Fellows Hall since acquired by James Pontillo

Odd Fellows Hall Stafford 6177 Main Road

By Howard B. Owens
Oct 9, 2024, 8:05am

The following is a timeline of actions and events related to the former Odd Fellows Building, 6177 Main Road, Stafford. The information comes from documents obtained by The Batavian with a Freedom of Information Law request to the town of Stafford for documents related to the building. We also

Steve Hyde's retirement plans? Step out of the limelight, help with a new grandchild

Steve Hyde speaking of years of working at GCEDC with board, staff and thanking family and friends. Photo by Steve Ognibene

By Howard B. Owens
Apr 30, 2024, 8:15am

At only 61, Steve Hyde isn't planning a second career after his final days with the Genesee County Economic Development Center; he's planning to try out an actual retirement -- for awhile, at least.

"My kind of core values in retirement, I think are, I want to spend more time with my family, do a little traveling," Hyde said in an exclusive interview with The Batavian on Monday. "I'll try to be around to help out, but it's time to step away from the limelight and the leadership role a little bit."

Hyde has led the EDC for 21 years, overseeing the construction of eight shovel-ready industrial parks, including WNY STAMP, the Genesee Valley Agribusiness Park, Apple Tree Acres, Buffalo East Tech Park, and Gateway I & II corporate parks, among them. During that time, GCEDC has assisted more than 500 projects, from building expansions to whole new factories, worth a combined $2 billion-plus of investments leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs and increased tax revenue for municipalities and school districts.