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Customers ‘couldn’t wait’ for WNY’s first Costco to open
By Ava Martinez
Costco Wholesale opens its doors in Amherst
Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Senior Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Emily Tran has been chronicling Buffalo's vibrant neighborhoods and community issues for over 10 years. She holds a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and previously contributed to NPR’s Buffalo affiliate, where she developed a knack for storytelling that resonates with local residents. Emily’s passion for community engagement drives her to highlight the unsung heroes of Buffalo.
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Wearing a sponge candy hat, Cherie Andrews, right, calls out to passing customers, offering flavors of pretzel samples from the Larry and Terri’s Sweet Treats table on the opening day of Costco Wholesale in Amherst, Oct. 28, 2026.
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