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By its very nature, PPG’s work is never done. Challenges met often lead to new challenges, and the work of strengthening our community continues. The items collected below are the latest chapters of our ongoing story.

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February 18, 2026

PPG Celebrates Public Accountability and Reform for Buffalo Public Schools Suspension Policies

On February 12th, 2026, State Attorney General Letitia James released an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) and official report finding Buffalo Public Schools disproportionately suspended black, brown and disabled children. This study was conducted from 2019-2023 (excluding the pandemic year …

February 18, 2026

PPG Welcomes New Staff Members

PPG Has Hired Two New Staff for 2026 Tabitha WechterDirector of the Buffalo and Erie County Lead Safe Task Force Tabitha collaborates with the many stakeholders invested in ending lead poisoning, including researchers, partner organizations, public administrations and affected communities. Through …

January 27, 2026

PPG Celebrates Big Step Toward Protecting Immigrant Communities in Buffalo

Yesterday marked a major step for our 2026 Community Agenda Item #7: Enact an Ordinance in Buffalo Prohibiting Federal-Local Collusion in Civil Immigration Enforcement. We thank Mayor Sean M. Ryan and his team for moving quickly on this issue and for recognizing it as a priority!

January 16, 2026

Community Groups Roll Out Policy Change Agenda for 2026 Amid New Buffalo Mayoral Administration and Federal Policy Threats

For Immediate Release Buffalo, NY – On the morning of Friday, January 16th, 2026, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates convened to unveil the 2026 PPG Community Agenda at the Alumni & Visitor Center of Buffalo State University. This year’s agenda is shaped …

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