Buffalo Considering Universal Basic Income Program On the heels of New York State legalizing the sale of marijuana, the City of Buffalo is considering using that tax money to help locals maintain a certain level of income. Mayor Bryon Brown was quoted by WGRZ saying that he is considering implementing a universal basic income program to help residents in low-income zip codes. "We'd be looking at potentially providing some income checks to low-income residents in the City of Buffalo, potentially looking at certain zip codes that have been impacted," Brown said. "It's just an idea that we're kicking around. We have made no permanent determination about that."