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Police-Youth Engagement: Megan Hurley, Sergeant Justin Haag, and Chief David Zack on The Public GoodMarch 12, 2019, 10-10:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from PPG Policy Fellow Megan Hurley and Chief David Zack and Sergeant Justin Haag of the Cheektowaga Police Department discussing the Blue Bridges program. The program was created in late 2017 to bridge the gap between law enforcement …

Labor Takes the High RoadMarch 8, 2019, 3-4 pm

Please join us as we present the findings of a new report: "Labor Takes the High Road: How Unions Make Western New York More Equitable and Prosperous." The report explores how unions make a major impact on the region not just through collective bargaining, but also through community service and …

AK360 Public MeetingMarch 5, 2019, 5:30-8 pm

As part of the AK360 Campus Development and Expansion Project, the Albright-Knox will be creating a brand new social space for Western New York to gather to share art and ideas with one another. Lend your voice to the conversation about this space at a public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, at …

Water Affordability and Equitable Water Policy: Sam Dolce and Anna Blatto on The Public GoodMarch 5, 2019, 7-7:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Sam Dolce and Anna Blatto of the Western New York Law Center discussing recent rate and fee increases and water policy in the City of Buffalo. 

Protecting Homeowners from Steep Tax Increases: In 2020 and BeyondMarch 2, 2019, 1-3 pm

Home prices in some neighborhoods have risen dramatically in recent years. Homeowners in these areas may see steep property tax increases in 2020. How can we make sure that homeowners are not displaced due to unaffordable increases in taxes? A coalition of community groups has been exploring …

Evening of Black Labor History presented by CBTU Buffalo ChapterFebruary 28, 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm

Robert Mootry, Jr.

Celebrate Black History Month and join the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Buffalo Chapter for An Evening of Black Labor History featuring a program of presentations and panelists. The event will take place on Thursday, February 28th at 5:30pm at the 1199 SEIU Union Hall, 2421 Main St. Buffalo, …

City of Buffalo Property Reassessment: Christiana Limniatis, Dennice Barr, and Ed Jackson of the Property Tax Coalition on The Public GoodFebruary 26, 2019, 7-7:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Christiana Limniatis, Dennice Barr, and Ed Jackson of the Property Tax Coalition discussing this year’s city-wide property reassessment.

Home Stability Support: Christine Slocum on The Public GoodFebruary 19, 2019, 7-7:30 pm

Sarah Wooton

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Christine Slocum of the Homeless Alliance of WNY discussing Home Stability Support legislation.

Home Health Aids and Occupational Issues: Nellie Brown, Teresa, and Renita on The Public GoodFebruary 7, 2019, 1-1:30 pm

Sarah Wooton

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Nellie Brown, Director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs at Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations. We'll also hear from Teresa and Renita, two home health aids. They will be discussing occupational …

Buffalo is Canceled: Aaron Lowinger, De'Jon Hall, and Christine Slocum on The Public GoodFebruary 5, 2019, 7-7:30 pm

Andrea Ó Súilleabháin

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Aaron Lowinger, a journalist at The Public, on their "Buffalo is Canceled" series capturing the snowed-in reflections of locals of all ages and backgrounds. We'll also be joined by two contributors to the series - De'Jon Hall and Christine …