Council members submit wish lists for Buffalo's stimulus spending

Common Council members have weighed in with their ideas on how to spend $331 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Now, they are waiting to hear back from the Brown ...

Lottery for $500 monthly checks part of proposal for Buffalo's stimulus spending

The "income assistance program" is one of 28 ways Mayor Byron Brown has recommended spending more than $328 million in ...

Common Council hasn't 'heard a single thing' on how most stimulus aid will be spent

I am and I think many of the Council members are frustrated with the lack of information that’s coming from the administration with regard to the stimulus money,” said Majority ...

Council sets meeting for public to weigh in on federal stimulus spending

Common Council members are holding a public meeting as another vehicle to get feedback from the community for how the city ...

Are $2,000 tariff checks coming? Trump talks dividends at State of the Union

The Supreme Court ruled on Trump's tariff actions before his State of the Union adress. Here's where the $2,000 rebate gift still stands.

Are You Expecting a Check from the Government? Fact-Checking Stimulus Payment Claims for February 2026

Here’s the latest on proposed 2026 stimulus checks, including tariff dividend plans, DOGE payments, military bonuses, and expired COVID relief credits.