Upcoming Events

On Monday, January 25th we are hosting two folks who know a lot about how government, companies and citizens can work together to keep communities safe. Join us to hear from Joe Gardella, Professor and Larkin Chair of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo and Walter Garrow, Safety Director at Quality Inspection Services and Industrial round table and EJ panel. The two will speak about companies that have done a good job protecting their neighbors and workers, successful strategies for engaging companies and government and answer questions from residents. The event is at 7 pm at the Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce: 3411 Delaware Ave.

On February 17th we are hosting a panel Beyond Love Canal: Environmental Justice in Western New York. Our community has a rich history of environmental organizing and we’re bringing the region’s most impressive advocates together to share it. We’ll hear how West Side residents are struggling with asthma, the multi-faceted approach to environmental issues on the East Side, from veterans who worked on the Seneca Babcock and Hickory Woods campaign, and of course tell our story. The event is at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center 340 Delaware Ave. in Buffalo at 7 pm.