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Buffalo’s future lies not in “silver-bullet” development schemes but in sustainable, community-based development that supports locally owned independent businesses, living wage jobs, and environmental responsibility. Development resources should be concentrated in high-need areas where they will have the greatest impact, not squandered on greenfield sites in areas experiencing development pressure.

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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 …

March 28, 2025

Protecting Our People, Communities, and Organizations: Local Action in a Time of National Crisis

The current instability and rapid changes in the United States federal government have raised unprecedented threats and concerns for nonprofits and community groups in Buffalo Niagara. Our communities face severe risks, and the nonprofit sector that serves their needs is itself under attack due to …

March 25, 2025

Buffalo News: "Local coalition is giving away money to individuals, families, small businesses"

Deidre Williams | March 25, 2025 Buffalo’s Crossroad Coalition is giving away money, about $1 million a year. The money comes through the coalition’s Crossroads Community Fund and will directly benefit Buffalo’s frontline communities, including the LGBTQ+ and Indigenous …

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Stepping Up for Workers' Rights and the Labor Movement in New York StateApril 16, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Cathy Creighton, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab

As the Trump administration attacks the labor movement and workers’ rights across the country, New York State is stepping up. The New York State budget being adopted now includes new resources to protect labor rights and the state agencies that guarantee them. What are these state …

Stepping Up for Workers' Rights and the Labor Movement in New York StateApril 16, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Cathy Creighton, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab

As the Trump administration attacks the labor movement and workers’ rights across the country, New York State is stepping up. The New York State budget being adopted now includes new resources to protect labor rights and the state agencies that guarantee them. What are these state …

Stepping Up for Workers' Rights and the Labor Movement in New York StateApril 16, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Cathy Creighton, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab

As the Trump administration attacks the labor movement and workers’ rights across the country, New York State is stepping up. The New York State budget being adopted now includes new resources to protect labor rights and the state agencies that guarantee them. What are these state …

Buffalo City Budget 101 WorkshopApril 15, 2025, 12:30-2 pm

Buffalo’s annual budget is over $600 million. What are the priorities in the proposed budget for 2025-2026? What is the annual budget process, and how can you influence it? Where does the City get its revenue, and what are the biggest areas of spending?

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