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NFTA Reform: Holly Nowak on The Public GoodJuly 10, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Holly Nowak Community Organizer for Coalition for Economic Justice discussing Buffalo Transit Riders United, recent developments in NFTA practices and much more! Listen in, then to learn more listen to Holly Nowak discuss NFTA reform …

Labor Takes the High Road: John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on the Public GoodJuly 3, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on their work as High Road Fellows exploring the impact of organized labor on Western New York. Listen in, then learn more about the High Road Fellowship here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

Banking & Financial Literacy: Trina Burruss on The Public GoodJune 26, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Trina Burruss Regional Vice President & Community Relationship Officer at Northwest Bank discussing banking and financial literacy. Listen in, then to learn more about North West's new branch and education center read this article …

Employment Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Dixie Farr on the Public GoodJune 19, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Dixie FarrLife Skills Educator/Job Coach from the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) discussing the offerings of (CEO). Listen in, then to learn more about (CEO) visit the website here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

Toxic waste on several acres of a plant on East Delavan Avenue: Virginia Golden on the Public GoodJune 12, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Virginia Golden a resident of Delavan-Grider neighborhood discussing the stalled cleanup of the former General Motors plant on East Delavan Avenue. Listen in, then to learn more about his work please read this article here. The show will air …

The Blackness Project: Korey Green on The Public GoodJune 5, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Korey Green Director of the Blackness Project. He is also the Editor, Writer, and Producer of many other films such as "The Romans". Listen in, then to learn more about his work please visit the Black Rose Productions website here.  The …

Low Wage Workers and Poverty in Buffalo: Nicole Hallet on The Public GoodMay 29, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Nicole Hallet discussing Low Wage Workers and Poverty in Buffalo. Listen in, then to learn more about her work read this article here.  The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, and on PPG's Facebook page at …

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

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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 …