Crews begin taking down vacant building at Elmwood and Hertel

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Demolition crews have taken the first steps in getting rid of a structure in north Buffalo.
On Tuesday, workers were seen removing asbestos from what’s left of the vacant building at Elmwood and Hertel avenues.
The building was heavily damaged by a fire in 2015.
The next step for crews is to take down the building’s structure.
Project Manager Kyle Raczka says “It’s part of a potentially larger project for this corner here. We’re jus