City council members react to state comptroller’s deficit review

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the City of Buffalo is facing a $103 million deficit – slightly less than Mayor Sean Ryan’s $109 million projection. DiNapoli cited years of the city’s reliance on one-time-revenue opportunities, including federal COVID aid to cover budget gaps. Common Councilmember Leah Halton-Pope said these findings did [...]