Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center is considering giving $1.46 billion in tax breaks to a private company to construct a data center. If built, this data center will consume a massive amount of electricity and water. And according to Investigative Post, at $11.7 million in public …
On February 12th, 2026, State Attorney General Letitia James released an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) and official report finding Buffalo Public Schools disproportionately suspended black, brown and disabled children. This study was conducted from 2019-2023 (excluding the pandemic year …
PPG Has Hired Two New Staff for 2026 Tabitha WechterDirector of the Buffalo and Erie County Lead Safe Task Force Tabitha collaborates with the many stakeholders invested in ending lead poisoning, including researchers, partner organizations, public administrations and affected communities. Through …
Yesterday marked a major step for our 2026 Community Agenda Item #7: Enact an Ordinance in Buffalo Prohibiting Federal-Local Collusion in Civil Immigration Enforcement. We thank Mayor Sean M. Ryan and his team for moving quickly on this issue and for recognizing it as a priority!
Register Here This Spring we are excited to offer four workshops on the following topics: