BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's official resignation Tuesday morning marks the end of his role as the city's longest-serving mayor. WIVB News 4's Marlee Tuskes sat down with Brown in a one-on-one interview as he reflected on the ups and downs throughout his five terms. Brown resigned after he accepted a new position as the CEO and president of Western Regional Off-Track Betting, which he announced late last month. He served the city for 18 years as the 62nd mayor and made economic development a large focus of his platform. In a press conference Tuesday morning, Brown attributed his resignation to wanting to spend more time raising his great niece and great nephew. He thanked the people of Buffalo, including those in the government, first responders, business owners, volunteers and more. During Tuskes' interview with Brown, he discussed the city's economic growth during his time as mayor, fiscal challenges the city has faced along the current multi-million dollar budget deficit, and the now Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon taking over his position. Watch the full interview in the video players below. Brown's biggest wins Brown's biggest battles Brown moves on, Scanlon steps up Latest Local News Damar Hamlin gives heartfelt welcome to Bills fans during stadium tour Byron Brown reflects on time as mayor in interview with WIVB News 4 Buffalo man sentenced for killing 1, injuring 2 in Club Marcella shooting Road closure to begin on U.S. Route 62 Monday Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Niagara Falls Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here.