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Loopholes being closed on property tax law that, critics say, is skirted by Buffalo developers

Michael Mroziak

Legislation is on its way to the Governor’s office for signature to reform a construction tax credit some say has been abused to the tune of millions of…
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Watchdog group says developers in Buffalo saving millions by abusing tax program

Nick Lippa

The Public Accountability Initiative reports major developers in the city of Buffalo have abused the 485-a program saving over $63 million in property…
Research group takes aim at UB fracking study

A Buffalo based non-profit research and education group says a recent University at Buffalo study on hydraulic fracturing is seriously flawed and…

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