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November 8, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of November 4, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

November 1, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of October 28, 2024

By PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out …

October 25, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of October 21, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

October 18, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of October 14, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …

October 16, 2024

Plaintiffs Argue the City of Buffalo Has Mandatory Duty to Fully Implement Proactive Inspections Law During First Hearing Held in Lawsuit Against City

The first hearing for our lawsuit against the city of Buffalo was held on Tuesday, October 15. You can read our full press release below.

October 11, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of October 7, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

October 4, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of September 30, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …

September 26, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of September 23, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

September 20, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of September 16, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …

September 10, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of September 2, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our …

August 21, 2024

270 People Unite on the High Road to Economic Justice and Real Democracy

Over the course of three days in late June 2024, PPG and Cornell in Buffalo hosted Uniting on the High Road, a national conference bringing more than 270 people to the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo. The participants and speakers were advocates, organizers, and leaders working in local and …

August 19, 2024

Buffalo News Editorial Board: "Buffalo's rental registry needs more work"

Buffalo News Editorial Board | August 19, 2024 Buffalo’s rental registry needs improvement – as soon as possible. The registry’s purpose is to enhance housing quality through tracking and revenue generation. Instead, it is struggling due to persistent issues with delinquent …