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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 11, 2022
WGRZ: "Buffalo neighbors criticize aspects of Mayor's proposed budget"
By: Rob Hackford | May 11, 2022 A line of Buffalo neighbors shared their criticisms of Mayor Byron Brown's proposed budget Tuesday evening, during a public hearing held by the Common Council. Four budget items garnered the most attention, the Mayor's 4% property tax and garbage fee increase, …
April 3, 2022
Buffalo News: "Advocates: No Bills stadium deal without strong community benefits agreement"
By: Sandra Tan | April 3, 2022 Community advocates are demanding that elected leaders refuse to approve any new Buffalo Bills stadium deal unless it's accompanied by a strong community benefits agreement to ensure that the Bills organization gives back to the people of Buffalo and Erie County.
March 29, 2022
Spectrum News: "Western New York community advocate groups pushing for CBA in Bills stadium contracts"
By: Brianne Roesser | March 29, 2022 Community advocates are pushing for a return on investment from the new Bills stadium that will directly impact Buffalo. State and local leaders announced Monday that the new Bills stadium will go in Orchard Park across from the current one and cost about $1.4 …
February 3, 2022
WBEN: "Lawmakers weigh-in on call for community benefits agreement in new stadium deal"
By: Tom Puckett| February 3, 2022 When a deal on a new lease for the Buffalo Bills and new stadium is finally reached and announced, it will eventually make its way to the desks of Erie County and New York State lawmakers for review and approval. Without the details being yet known, some area …
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WNYCOSH Worker Trainings: Jail Williams and Rachel Van Alstine on The Public GoodOctober 4, 2022, 10:30-11 am
Sarah Wooton
Join us on The Public Good. This week’s guests are Jaela Williams, Program Director, and Rachel Van Alstine, Staff Trainer, at the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH). WNYCOSH provides worker safety and health trainings to thousands of workers in the …
WNYCOSH Worker Trainings: Jail Williams and Rachel Van Alstine on The Public GoodOctober 4, 2022, 10:30-11 am
Sarah Wooton
Join us on The Public Good. This week’s guests are Jaela Williams, Program Director, and Rachel Van Alstine, Staff Trainer, at the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH). WNYCOSH provides worker safety and health trainings to thousands of workers in the …
WNYCOSH Worker Trainings: Jail Williams and Rachel Van Alstine on The Public GoodOctober 4, 2022, 10:30-11 am
Sarah Wooton
Join us on The Public Good. This week’s guests are Jaela Williams, Program Director, and Rachel Van Alstine, Staff Trainer, at the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH). WNYCOSH provides worker safety and health trainings to thousands of workers in the …
WNYCOSH Worker Trainings: Jail Williams and Rachel Van Alstine on The Public GoodOctober 4, 2022, 10:30-11 am
Sarah Wooton
Join us on The Public Good. This week’s guests are Jaela Williams, Program Director, and Rachel Van Alstine, Staff Trainer, at the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNYCOSH). WNYCOSH provides worker safety and health trainings to thousands of workers in the …
