Governor Hochul announces new statewide community air monitoring initiative, first of its kind in the U.S.
For Immediate Release: 9/21/2021 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW STATEWIDE COMMUNITY AIR MONITORING INITIATIVE, FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE U.S. State Will Conduct Hyperlocal Air Quality Assessments in Communities Historically Overburdened by Pollution, Drive Tailored Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution and Climate-Altering Greenhouse Gases DEC to Award Community Air Monitoring Capacity Building […]
GNSC is seeking guest speakers
Come share your professional knowledge with our youth and help shape future career perspectives by becoming a guest speaker at the GSNC Summer Program.
Agents of Change Podcast featuring PUSH Buffalo Policy Specialist Kartik Amarnath
Kartik Amarnath joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss his work and advocacy in community self-determination, empowerment, and environmental justice. About Agents of Change Agents of Change is a fellowship program for neglected voices and future leaders in environmental health and environmental justice, and is a collaboration between the George Washington […]
Governor Cuomo Announces $98 Million to Fund Over 1,000 Affordable Homes Across New York
Projects Will Provide Affordable Broadband Internet Access to Low-Income Households and Meet Objectives for Green Building Standards Outlined in Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $98 million has been awarded to create 1,054 affordable homes in 20 separate developments across New York. This funding will help revitalize communities, fight homelessness, and expand access […]
An Update About Our Facebook Page
Thanks to the support and action of many who reached out to Facebook for us, PUSH’s access to and control of its main page has been restored. At this point, we are assessing the impact caused by the theft and the attack. To help with that effort, please reach out to Ben Siegel, Director of […]
PUSH Buffalo, Senator Tim Kennedy announce launch of home energy efficiency initiative (WBFO)
Members of PUSH Buffalo’s PUSH Green and PUSH Clean Heat teams joined New York State Sen. Tim Kennedy for the Earth Day announcement of Let’s Bring it Home, a community-based outreach program to increase access to the benefits of state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Read the whole article here: New home energy efficiency […]
Tackling Lead Service Line Replacement in Small Munis (Webinar)
On Thursday, April 15, Harper Bishop, Deputy Director of Movement Building, was a part of a panel of municipal leaders, advocates and other experts who shared lessons learned and best practices on lead service line replacement. During this webinar, EPIC also shared information about an incentive program, the Lead-Free Water Challenge, it is launching to […]
APPLY NOW: GSNC Youth Programming – Spring 2021
Youth programming offered: Art: Explore the African Diaspora, Capoeira, Lean Chess, Fashion Construction Fundamentals, Graffiti Writing: Leave Your Mark, Guy Talk, Hip Hop Dance, Manifest Diversity, Love On the Spectrum, Girl Talk, Poetry Arts, and West Side Studios
WNY Housing, Property Owner Organizations Talk Extension of Federal Eviction Moratorium
“This is currently saving lives and that’s what we need it for,” said Housing Justice Organizer Teresa Watson in a new story from Spectrum story about the extension of the eviction moratorium. The moratorium is now expected to last until June 30. For Buffalo residents facing eviction or issues with eviction please contact Teresa at 716.427.8356.
Marijuana Expungement Clinic
Recreational marijuana is now legal in NYS! And with it, the automatic expunging of some marijuana-related criminal records. The Hon. Crystal D. People-Stokes, Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly, 141st District, is hosting a free clinic on April 10, 22 and 24 to explain how the new law works and how to take advantage of automatic expungement. *Registration is required* to attend! Call 716.897.9714 to register.