Crypto currency and AI have emerged as harbingers of a new age, but, at what cost? The term 'data center' has yet to rise in the same notability as its popular end products but has begun to make waves as use of AI and crypto has gained more traction in every day society. The impact of these data …
How do you submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to get public records, data, and information from government? How can organizers and advocates use FOIL to strengthen their campaigns?
In the last decade, communities across America are demanding a reckoning for the destruction of neighborhoods through the inception of the suburb and the construction of highways to serve newly fled populations to city centers. While some sought escape from urban living and disinvestment in …
Throughout history we have heard about the crisis of "immigration" threatening borders and sovereignty, but, what is the true human experience behind the controversy? This week on The Public Good, Hagar Hafez, Manager of Organizing & Strategy for WNY with the New York Immigration …
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 Erie County Charter is the governing law of the county and sets the powers and duties of its officers and departments. Every 10 years, an appointed Commission reviews the Charter and recommends changes. Why does this matter and how can residents add their voices?
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.
On this episode, PPG's own Senior Community Researcher Colleen Kristich & Charis Humphrey, Youth Engagement Coordinator with ECRJC, discuss a newly released report that calls for Buffalo and Erie County to invest in community responders.
On this episode of The Public Good, Leighton Jones of Our City Buffalo joins us to overview what is on your ballot in Buffalo ahead of the November 5th, 2024 election.
Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?