Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan is facing Buffalo's financial reality, and Council members must do the same.

The bill comes due in Buffalo: Ryan to propose a 25% tax increase

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan plans to put a 25% increase to the tax levy before the Common Council when he submits his proposed budget next month.

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