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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 …

Erie County's 2025 Charter RevisionNovember 12, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Anna Falicov

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?

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. 

Community Responders: Strengthening First ResponseNovember 5, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

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.

Buffalo Ballot 101: Prop 1, Buffalo Board of Education & MoreOctober 29, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

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 Budget 101October 22, 2024, 12:30-2 pm

Colleen Kristich, Caitlin Crowell

Erie County’s operating budget is over $2 billion. What is the annual process to determine the budget, and how can you influence it?

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.

The Home Within: Multilingual Poetry EventOctober 10, 2024, 6-9 pm

New York Immigration Coalition and Kind Fools, featuring Buffalo poets and artists

The Home Within is a Multilingual Poetry event honoring Buffalo’s rich Linguistic Tapestry and Language Justice.

October 8, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Caitlin Love Crowell

This week on The Public Good, our guest is Keiah Shauku, Director of Community Engagement at the ⁠⁠Buffalo AKG Art Museum. ⁠⁠