The much-anticipated recommendation from the 17-member committee reviewing options for a new Buffalo train station is expected to be made Thursday morning.

Facing a deadline imposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who allocated $1 million to finance the study, the committee has to make its decision by the end of the month. After considering a number of options, it appears the two short-listed sites center on putting the station inside the Central Terminal or along Exchange Street in downtown Buffalo — but…