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Report on the Buffalo Truth Commission on Poverty: Dennice Barr and Kirk Laubenstein on The Public GoodApril 10, 7 pm-May 23, 2018 7:30 pm

Sam Magavern

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Dennice Barr and Kirk Laubenstein discussing the report on the Buffalo Truth Commission on Poverty. Listen in, then to learn more visit theTruth Commission on Poverty in New York State website here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 …

Persons with Developmental Disabilities Rights: Andrew Marcum from Voice Buffalo on the The Public GoodMay 22, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Andrew Marcum from Voice Buffalo discussing Developmental Disability Day, relocating the OPWDD office within the City of Buffalo, and more! Listen in, then to learn more listen to Andrew Marcum discuss this initiative here. The show will air …

Dangerous Lead Exposure in The City of Buffalo: Katie Pieri on the Public GoodMay 8, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Katie Pieri from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo discussing the ending of lead poisoning of Buffalo’s most vulnerable citizens. Listen in, then to learn more visit the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's website …

How Banks Can Fight PovertyMay 4, 2018, 10 am-12 pm

The city of Buffalo has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, as well as one of the highest proportions of people who are “unbanked” – lacking a checking or savings account. When people lack access to mainstream financial services, they must rely on expensive and often …

Make Marijuana the Lowest Level Law Enforcement Priority: India Walton on The Public GoodMay 1, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Sam Magavern

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from India Walton discussing marijuana enforcement in the City of Buffalo. Listen in, then to learn more visit the Justice and opportunity Facebook page here.  The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

Speaker and Panelist Discussion on Exploring Solutions to GentrificationApril 25, 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm

The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara present a speaker and panel discussion on gentrification, and what might work here in Buffalo. PPG executive director Sam Magavern will serve on the panel.

Holding the NFTA Accountable: Doug Funke on the Public GoodApril 24, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Sam Magavern

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Doug Funke discussing Citizens for Regional Transit and the recent developments within NFTA practices. Listen in, then to learn more visit their website here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, and on PPG's Facebook page at 1 pm …

New Campaign to Improve Buffalo Public School Food LaunchesApril 24, 2018, 5:30-7 pm

What does good food mean? For a new coalition in Buffalo, it means nutrition, but it means four other values as well: local economies, environmental sustainability, valued workforce, and animal welfare. The Good Food Buffalo coalition will work collaboratively with the Buffalo Public Schools, …

Holding Developers Accountable: Robert Galbraith on the Public GoodApril 17, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Sam Magavern

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Robert Galbraith discussing his research and analysis on a variety of topics relating to corporate and government accountability. Listen in, then to learn more visit the Public Accountability Initiative here. The show will air live …

Buffalo Poverty Research WorkshopApril 13, 2018, 9 am-12:30 pm

The ninth annual Buffalo Poverty Research Workshop will feature new and ongoing research, promising strategies, and opportunities for collaboration for those concerned with ongoing poverty in Buffalo. Free and open to the public, the workshop is designed for local scholars, social service …