# Transparency at center of North Aud Block tax break debate

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Podcast: [Buffalo All Local](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-all-local-6385999)
Published: 2026-08-14T14:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8593505_2026-08-14-142705
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Duration seconds: 991

## Resource

Developer and former congressman Chris Jacobs is one vocal critic of a 30-year tax break New York State is giving to developers of the North Aud Block. Jacobs believes transparency is the heart of the issue. He tells WBEN what the state should have done instead.

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