Criminal Justice Take Action

Most of the serious crime in the region is committed against people living in concentrated poverty. The most effective crime-prevention strategy is an anti-poverty strategy. We also need a major new emphasis on community policing, rehabilitation, reentry, restorative justice, and juvenile diversion programs to reduce the rate of recidivism and offer pathways of hope.

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June 16, 2025

To Make LGBTQ Community Safer, Consult Community, Not Police

On March 7th, Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon stated his intention to increase “proactive policing” and send more patrols to Allentown in response to the terrible murders of Jordan Celotto and Mickey Harmon. This was a promise that many in Buffalo’s LGBTQ+ community didn’t …

May 15, 2025

PPG Releases Buffalo in Transition Papers on Important Policies for a New Mayoral Administration

On May 15, PPG released the first four briefs in our Buffalo in Transition series, highlighting actionable policy solutions to build a more just, sustainable city: Putting Vacant Land to Good Use, Supporting Low Income Homeowners, Fixing Rental Housing Starts with Tenant Protections,

May 15, 2025

BPTM: "Partnership for the Public Good releases 'Buffalo in Transition' outline for mayoral race"

Jamal Harris Jr. | May 15, 2025 Community think tank Partnership for the Public Good released one phase of their “Buffalo in Transition” series, which lists policy platforms they would like to see the next Buffalo mayoral administration adopt. While their nonprofit status does …

January 29, 2025

Partnership for the Public Good Rolls Out Policy Change Agenda for 2025

On the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates—from large social and health and legal service agencies, neighborhood groups, arts organizations, small businesses, and environmental justice organizations—convened to unveil the …

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Protecting Privacy, Data Security, and the Right to ProtestJuly 23, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and LOLA (Liberation for One, Liberation for All)

In this workshop, we’ll discuss what’s at stake for both our data security and our ability to speak out in the face of growing government surveillance and overreach. We’ll start by looking at the big picture — from federal attacks under Trump that undermine our civil …

Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm

Community Responders Coalition

Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.

Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm

Community Responders Coalition

Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.

Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm

Community Responders Coalition

Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.

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