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About UsBuffalo First is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster a strong, self-determined local economy in Western New York through consumer education, advocacy and programs that further the impact of local and sustainable business in the region. Upcoming EventsThere are currently no upcoming events.
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Recent NewsGroup aims to boost recycling rates through awarenessMay 14, 2012Mark Sommer The Buffalo News A grass-roots organization wants to see more recyclables going into the city’s new green totes. Members of the newly formed Buffalo Recycling Alliance said they want to help the city encourage recycling and reduction of waste by raising awareness. Read the full article Keepin’ it Local – Main(ST)udios Set to Rock the Block FridayMay 14, 2012Erica Eichelkraut Zilbauer The Good Neighborhood As a Buffalo First! board member, I understand the importance of supporting local businesses while working to improve my community, which is why I host bi-monthly block party events on the 500 block of Main St downtown. On Friday, May 11th, from 4-9PM, the 500 Block’s third ‘Rock the Block’ event will be taking over Main St with wine tasting, multiple musical performances, art displays, cars on display from the Pierce Arrow Museum, food trucks, shopping and more, ending with a live jazz performance at the Hyatt Hotel’s Atrium Bar. The block party is free, kid-friendly, and open to the public, so put it on your must-do list for the weekend! Read the full article Buffalo Recycling Alliance Launches TodayMay 14, 2012Sarah Maurer Buffalo Rising Several organizations will be joining forces to promote recycling in our community and to push Buffalo's recycling rates to match and, eventually, exceed the national average. This collaboration is being spearheaded by the Partnership for the Public Good (PPG), who received a grant from the Community Foundation to work on boosting Buffalo's recycling rates, made it a priority in their 2012 agenda, and has since reached out to Buffalo First, Sierra Club Niagara Group, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and the Olmsted Center for Sight to form this alliance. Read the full article Keepin’ it Local – Main(ST)udios Set to Rock the Block FridayMay 10, 2012Erica Eichelkraut The Good Neighborhood As a Buffalo First! board member, I understand the importance of supporting local businesses while working to improve my community, which is why I host bi-monthly block party events on the 500 block of Main St downtown. On Friday, May 11th, from 4-9PM, the 500 Block’s third ‘Rock the Block’ event will be taking over Main St with wine tasting, multiple musical performances, art displays, cars on display from the Pierce Arrow Museum, food trucks, shopping and more, ending with a live jazz performance at the Hyatt Hotel’s Atrium Bar. The block party is free, kid-friendly, and open to the public, so put it on your must-do list for the weekend! Read the full article |
