Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.
Proposed and operating data centers in Erie and Niagara counties would demand about 2 gigawatts of electricity. That is more than all of the homes in both counties use combined. These facilities bring noise, heavy water use, and emissions, but very few permanent jobs. Across Western New York, …
In Buffalo, landlords can ask tenants to leave their homes with as little as 30 days’ notice. Landlords can also drastically increase the rent—whether they’ve made improvements to the home or not. And, if a tenant can’t pay a sudden $500 increase on their $1,000 rent, …
In 2025, NYS created a new lead rental registration program. The state is requiring municipalities to inspect properties that are the most at-risk of containing lead hazards and to require landlords to remove lead safety hazards. This is a major step toward improving our housing stock here …
PPG is launching a new virtual workshop series on the local campaigns working for change in our region. Each session is one hour over lunch. You’ll learn about the issue, hear from the people leading the work, and leave knowing how to take action.
Do you want to make a change in your community? Do you want help figuring out how to do it? The Advocacy Help Desk is a direct one-on-one consultation service for community members working to make a better Buffalo.
Since last year, people who use at-home care have faced major difficulties in accessing the care they need. Why? Because NYS is paying a private-equity-backed company to manage care provision.
What public policy changes can make our region more equitable and sustainable? Sam Magavern, Senior Policy Fellow at PPG, and 15 UB Law students will present their research on a range of pressing topics.
Do you want to make a change in your community? Do you want help figuring out how to do it? The Advocacy Help Desk is a direct one-on-one consultation service for community members working to make a better Buffalo.