Partnership for the Public Good

Activists in Buffalo appeal judge's ruling on lead inspections Coalition files appeal of court ruling in effort to require Buffalo to more vigorously inspect rental properties for lead hazards.

"Pushing again for lead inspections in Buffalo

Activists and tenants seek to overturn ruling that absolved City Hall from more rigorous efforts to inspect rental properties."

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New rules curb early grade suspensions Buffalo’s School Board approved stricter suspension rules for pre-K–3 students, requiring supportive interventions and limiting suspensions to serious threats, aiming to reduce racial inequities and e...

Buffalo Public Schools has revised its suspension policy to reduce suspensions for Pre-K–3rd grade students—a step forward celebrated by our Community Agenda 2025 coalition to end unfair suspensions. Resources and opportunities to thrive, not punitive practices.

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Join us on 8/28 to discuss the impacts federal cuts are having on Buffalo. 💰We'll be releasing a new fact sheet and the survey results from our partner groups. There will be food and critical conversations 💬🍲 Free to the public! Register here bit.ly/PPGBuffConve...

Critics call for exploring alternatives for South Buffalo Tesla plant Community groups are calling for New York State to hold off on extending an agreement with Tesla to operate a plant in South Buffalo, to see if the state can strike a better deal.

"Partnership for the Public Good, in a policy brief released Monday, said Tesla has failed to deliver the economic development benefits... for a facility that was built and partially equipped with $958 million in taxpayer funds..."

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Don't miss our virtual session tomorrow (7/23)!

Are you concerned about the state of free speech and data privacy in the U.S.? Join us to hear from @nyclu.org and LOLA about what we can do to protect our personal information and our right to demand better!

Register: bit.ly/protest723

‘There’s more of a hunker-down mentality’: WNY farms worry about ICE raids The Trump administration’s intensified immigration raids and arrests have shaken the local agricultural community, which is dependent on migrant labor. “No farm would survive without them," said a Wes...

WNY farmers know that immigrant farm workers are essential to our regional food system, producing the food in our grocery stores, farmers markets, and restaurants. But in recent weeks, ICE raids are putting our local farms at risk, as covered in @buffalonews.com

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Another Voice: Time for a fresh start for Buffalo's Tesla plant New York State’s massive subsidy deal with Tesla was corrupt and wasteful from its inception. It has led to criminal convictions for bribery and bid-rigging and generated shockingly little economic

"Tesla has been a dead end for Buffalo. New York should seek out more responsible employers with real manufacturing jobs to occupy the RiverBend site." - Sam Magavern with @ppgbuffalo.bsky.social and Kevin Connor with @mapthepower.bsky.social
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Check out our Buffalo in Transition series, important community-based policies for a new mayoral administration. Putting Vacant Land to Good Use, outlines the steps to revitalize Buffalo's vacant lots for economic opportunity, safe, healthy housing & more. Read More: bit.ly/BuffaloInTransition

🖋Did you know that ~15,000 signatures can stop the city from taking on debt? ✂️

🚔Did you know that the city departments can spend way more than what they’re budgeted to spend? 💰⬆️

Check out our council summary bit.ly/3Sbzx37

🚨Did you know that the city is planning to build a $5 million training facility near the Central Terminal for the Buffalo Police Dept? 🚔💰

Did you know that the city increased its parking ticket fees? 🚧💸

Learn about this and more in our summary bit.ly/44EzYtZ

A colorful flyer about a virtual workshop called "Rise and Resist: Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights in Buffalo." The description reads: In a time of major rights rollbacks for trans and other LGBTQ+ folks, what can we do to fight back? Come learn about what's happening, local resources, and how you can get involved!" The event will happen on Wednesday, April 23, 12:30 - 2pm (reminder this is a virtual event), and you can register at Bit.ly/resist687 or go to ppgbuffalo.org, go to news, and go to events, to find the registration.

🚨Join us this Wed (4/23) for a workshop with Our City Buffalo, GLYS Western New York, Inc. and Equality NY - Buffalo Chapter to talk about what the Trump administration is doing to LGBTQ+ rights and how we can fight back! ✊ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 bit.ly/resist687

🚗 Did you know that the city is planning to charge more $$ for parking tickets? 💰

🏠Did you know that Majority Leader Halton Pope is trying to increase protections against housing discrimination for disabled & trans residents? 🏳️‍⚧️♿️

Council mtg summary bit.ly/4llCgEA

🚨Do you want to get involved in advocacy? 🚨
Come to our Advocacy Summit on 4/26 to learn skills:

✊building a coalition
⚖️changing policy
📹working with the media
and so much more!

It's FREE, just sign up bit.ly/AdvocacySumm...

🏠Did you know that the city is required to inspect all investor-owned single and double rental units? 🧐

Did you know the council will be talking about a proposal to raise permit prices? 💰⬆️

Learn about this and more in our summary! bit.ly/4j5Ug3V

Did you know that the city has issued 23,000 tickets for drivers passing school bus stop-arms? 🛑💸

Do you know who our new BPD commissioner will likely be? 👮‍♂️🚔

Learn about this and more in our council summary! bit.ly/43mmAdn

🌬️Did you know the council is considering an ANTI-wind-turbine resolution? ⚡️ Tell the council what you think on 2/25 at 2pm or call your council member! ☎️

🌳Did you know the city created a climate plan & they're taking public comments on it? 🏠💬
bit.ly/432ll35

YouTube video by PPG Buffalo Good Cause Eviction for Tenant Rights

I was excited to join PUSH Buffalo on @ppgbuffalo.bsky.social's podcast "The Public Good" to talk about Good Cause Eviction & why we need it in Buffalo. If you worry about unfair rent hikes, retaliatory evictions, and other renter rights, check it out: youtu.be/uEibm54LnGk?...

❗️Did you know the city's legal team is saying the city CAN'T return the $3.5 million (surplus funds) it owes to former property owners from the in rem auction? 💸🚫

Learn about this and more in our council summary bit.ly/4i058iY

Partnership for the Public Good is continuing its commitment to safe and healthy housing in the City of Buffalo. We want to hear from YOU about your Proactive Rental Inspections (PRI) experience!

Take our survery here: bit.ly/PRIexperience

🖊Did you know the City of Buffalo will be re-writing its charter? The charter describes all powers and duties of COB officials.

🏘Did you know there's a planned development of 30-60 single-family homes on Detroit, Townsend, and Wilson?

Learn more bit.ly/4jOcLe8

Vacant Rental Program funds available for affordable apartments The Vacant Rental Program, proposed by state Sen. Sean Ryan and passed by the Legislature last year as part of the state budget, offers grants of $50,000 or $75,000 to "small, local and responsible la...

The Vacant Rental Program offers grants of $50,000 or $75,000 to "small, local and responsible landlords" to renovate vacant units in exchange for a 10-year pledge to rent the apartments at affordable rates.
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🏠Did you know that city hall is forgiving some homeowners' property tax debt? 💸

🍎Did you know that the city is considering forgiving Braymiller Market's loan? ❌

Find out about this and more in our summary bit.ly/3EfM9lU