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Cheektowaga is a town located in Erie County in western New York. With a population of around 88,226 as of the 2020 census, it is the second largest suburb of Buffalo after Amherst. Cheektowaga contains the Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as Villa Maria College.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Cheektowaga, the town had a population of 88,226 at the 2020 census. This makes it the second largest suburb of Buffalo after Amherst. The racial makeup of the town is about 83% White, 11% African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Asian.

History

Cheektowaga's history dates back to the 1600s when it was inhabited by the Neutral Nation of Native Americans. The town was later settled by European immigrants in the early 1800s. It was officially established in 1839 and originally included the modern-day village of Sloan. Cheektowaga developed rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th century with the rise of rail, industrial and airplane transportation. It incorporated as a village in 1908 and became a town in 1915.

To learn more about the history of Cheektowaga, visit the Town of Cheektowaga website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Cheektowaga include:

• Buffalo Niagara International Airport (NFT) - A public airport 3 miles east of downtown Buffalo. The airport handles over 5 million passengers annually. Website. Address: 4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 630-6000.
• Walden Galleria - A shopping mall located on Walden Avenue that contains over 200 stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. Website. Address: One Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 681-7600.
• Buffalo Museum of Science - A science and technology museum. Website. Address: 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211. Phone: (716) 896-5200.
• Villa Maria College - A private Catholic college. Website. Address: 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 961-1805.
• Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens - Indoor and outdoor gardens. Website. Address: 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. Phone: (716) 827-1584.

The Buffalo Museum of Science is located at GPS coordinates 42.955278, -78.836944. Here is a Google Map showing its location:

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Cheektowaga and the greater Buffalo area is provided by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). The main options include:

• NFTA Metro Bus - Public bus system serving Erie and Niagara Counties. Website.
• NFTA Metro Rail - Light rail system with underground, ground level, and elevated stations. Website.

Major Employers

Some of the top employers located in Cheektowaga include:

• Catholic Health System - Healthcare network. Website. Address: 144 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Phone: (716) 706-2110.
• Geico - Auto insurance company. Website. Address: 13085 Brookprio Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Phone: (800) 207-7847.
• Tops Friendly Markets - Grocery store chain. Website. Address: 6592 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051. Phone: (716) 636-7580.
• Amigone Funeral Home - Funeral services. Website. Address: 2600 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Phone: (716) 836-6500.

Economy

Cheektowaga has a diverse economy with industries such as health care, retail, manufacturing, education, and transportation. Some of the largest sectors are:

• Health care - Mainly due to the presence of hospitals and health systems like Catholic Health.
• Retail - Large retail centers like the Walden Galleria provide many retail jobs.
• Manufacturing - Companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Moog Inc have manufacturing facilities in Cheektowaga.
• Transportation - Due to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

To learn more, visit the Cheektowaga Economic Development page on the town's economy.

County Information

Cheektowaga is located in Erie County in western New York. The county seat is Buffalo.

Erie County website: https://www2.erie.gov/

Erie County address: 95 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: (716) 858-6000

School Districts

Cheektowaga is served by these school districts:

• Cheektowaga Central School District
• Cleveland Hill Union Free School District
• Maryvale Union Free School District

Local Resources

Here are some other local resources in Cheektowaga:

• Cheektowaga Public Library - Public library system. Website. Address: 555 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 668-4991.
• Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Sports - Youth sports programs. Website. Address: 275 Alexander Ave, Cheektowaga, NY 14211. Phone: (716) 896-7651.
• Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce - Local business organization. Website. Address: 2875 Union Rd Ste 17, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Phone: (716) 685-3329.
• Buffalo Bills - Professional football team. Website. Address: 1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Phone: (716) 648-1800.
• Town of Cheektowaga Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TownofCheektowaga/

Google Map of Cheektowaga