Buffalo Voters Disappointed by Lack of Candidate Involvement in Forum
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**: June 8, 2023 Contact: Ben Siegel, ben@pushbuffalo.org, 716.587.1063 Buffalo Voters Disappointed by Lack of Candidate Involvement in Common Council Candidate Forum, Hosted by PUSH Buffalo and League of Women Voters PUSH Buffalo and the League of Women Voters Buffalo Niagara would like to thank the more than 80 Buffalo residents and Common […]
PUSH Buffalo Names Dawn Wells-Clyburn as Organization’s Third Executive Director
Wells-Clyburn steps into role after serving as Deputy Director under outgoing Executive Director Rahwa Ghirmatzion, who exits the organization after five years in the role.
PUSH’s Statement of Commitment and Resource
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: In this moment of collective grief, PUSH Buffalo stands with and for our beloved community in the homes and hearts of all those affected by last week’s racist terrorist attack. We offer our full support in coalition with those on the frontlines and most impacted by this heinous tragedy.
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 […]