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2026 Community Agenda Roll OutJanuary 16, 2026, 10-11:30 pm

PPG Partners

Each year, PPG leads a democratic process among its partners to determine the Community Agenda for the coming year. In the fall, PPG asks our 380+ partners to submit policy change proposals. Then, in December, the partners gather to discuss their ideas and vote for their top ten priorities.

How Federal Cuts are Impacting Buffalo & WNY: a Community ConversationAugust 28, 2025, 5:30-7:30 pm

Join us for a conversation about how federal cuts are impacting our community's critical programs and services--both right now and in the years ahead. Residents and community groups are welcome to attend.

8 Ideas for a Better Buffalo-NiagaraNovember 22, 2024, 10:30 am-12 pm

Sam Magavern and UB Law Students

Each year Sam Magavern, Senior Policy Fellow at PPG, teaches a Lawyers as Change Agents class at the University at Buffalo Law School. They will be presenting their work on a wide array of policy initiatives to help make Buffalo-Niagara more equitable and sustainable.  They …

The Dangers of Menthol and the Tobacco IndustryNovember 12, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

This week on the Public Good we are joined by Dr. Schuyler Lawson, Lead of Research and Evaluation Team with ⁠No Menthol Buffalo⁠ to discuss the present dangers of menthol tobacco in our communities. 

BBRIDGE: Building Black Relationships by Initiating Development, Growth, and EmpowermentOctober 15, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Caitlin Love Crowell and Regine Ndanga

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On this episode of The Public Good, we’re spotlighting the founders of ⁠BBRIDGE: Building Black Relationships⁠ by Initiating Development, Growth, and Empowerment. Listen in as Regine Ndanga and Caitlin Crowell join students and …

Buffalo Board of Education At-Large Candidates ForumOctober 10, 2024, 6:30-9 pm

Hear from the candidates running for the Buffalo Board of Education At-Large positions at our upcoming forum.

Buffalo Board of Education At-Large Candidates ForumOctober 10, 2024, 6:30-9 pm

Hear from the candidates running for the Buffalo Board of Education At-Large positions at our upcoming forum.

Buffalo Board of Education At-Large Candidates ForumOctober 10, 2024, 6:30-9 pm

Hear from the candidates running for the Buffalo Board of Education At-Large positions at our upcoming forum.

Igniting Hope 2024September 10, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Samantha Hidalgo from the ⁠Buffalo Center for Health Equity ⁠and Chantazia "Shay" Bronson from the ⁠UB Community Health Equity Research Institute⁠ join us on The Public Good to talk about their upcoming ⁠Igniting Hope ⁠conference.   

Black Maternal Health Awareness with BPPNJune 25, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia James

This week, we welcome Felicia Stanley, Luanne Brown, and Program Mom Dora from the Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network (BPPN). We'll delve into critical discussions about Black Maternal Awareness and health disparities.