Case Study: Abraham McKinney
I work for the city of Buffalo as a seasonal sanitation worker. Despite my title, I work full-time year-round picking up garbage on Buffalo’s streets.…
Case Study: Jeremy Latzkowski
For the last 5 years I’ve worked at the Syracuse Airport parking garage, first as a valet and now in maintenance.…
Top Reasons to Reform IDAs
Our state is facing economic and budgetary crises of historical proportions. Instead of contributing to the economic recovery and revitalization needed in our communities and our state, IDAs are falling asleep on the job. Instead of contributing to the economic recovery and revitalization needed in our communities and our state, IDAs are falling asleep on the job. New research shows...
The Facts About IDAs
Each year, IDAs are required to report on the projects they subsidize. In the last three years, we have analyzed that data and produced key facts about IDA performance. A look at the most recent data reveals increased spending and revenue loss to local communities, and wasted subsidies.
Case Study: Terrence Robinson
I was born on the East Side of Buffalo and have lived in this neighborhood for most of my life. I am currently unemployed and have been looking for work since funding ran out last year for the non-profit where I was employed.…