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Buffalo Niagara suffers from serious health problems closely linked to poverty, environmental problems, and systemic inequality. Problems like lead poisoning and asthma, for example, disproportionately affect people of color and people with low incomes. Like other regions, Buffalo Niagara also suffers from our broken health insurance system, which excludes many working people from coverage and imposes unnecessary costs on employers.
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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 …
January 28, 2025
Spectrum News: "Partnership for the Public Good continues legal fight over rental inspections in Buffalo"
Mark Goshgarian | January 28, 2025 Leaders with the Partnership for the Public Good, a network of community groups and nonprofits advocating for policies and programs in hopes to create a more viable and equitable region, are preparing to appeal a recent state Supreme Court ruling. A judge …
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Rise & Resist: Fighting for LGBTQ+ RightsApril 23, 2025, 12:30-2 pm
Our City Buffalo, GLYS WNY, and Equality NY Buffalo Chapter
The Trump Administration is maliciously working to erase transgender people from legal recognition and is rolling back essential LGBTQ+ protections. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how recent executive orders have impacted trans’ folks access to passports and other travel documents and …
Rise & Resist: Fighting for LGBTQ+ RightsApril 23, 2025, 12:30-2 pm
Our City Buffalo, GLYS WNY, and Equality NY Buffalo Chapter
The Trump Administration is maliciously working to erase transgender people from legal recognition and is rolling back essential LGBTQ+ protections. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how recent executive orders have impacted trans’ folks access to passports and other travel documents and …
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.
