Activist • Advocate • Leader

Sergio Rodriguez learned the value of honest, hard-work from his family. These values were reinforced when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, and have been at the heart of his grassroots community service. Sergio brings a fresh approach, new ideas and high energy as he serves in community organizations in the City of Buffalo.

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Methadone Clinic Approval Raises More Questions Than Answers

August 24, 2014 / sergio rodriguez

Concerned residents organized a protest outside of HUB's Virginia Street location this past Friday. Their demand: transparency.

How did HUB manage to outmaneuver a number of powerful elected officials and overwhelming community opposition?

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categories / Quality of Life
tags / hispanics united of buffalo, david rodriguez, methadone clinics, CDBG, OASAS

Methadone Clinics: Why Location Matters

July 03, 2014 / sergio rodriguez / Source

Hispanics United of Buffalo is gearing up to open a methadone clinic on Virginia Street.  Did the lure of money compel the organization to pursue the new venture? — Hispanics United of Buffalo is gearing up to open a methadone clinic on Virginia Street. Did the lure of money compel the organization to pursue the new venture?

There's been an uproar in the Lower West Side community recently regarding a planned methadone clinic on Virginia Street...

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categories / Quality of Life
tags / methadone clinics, Opioid Treatment Program, hispanics united of buffalo, Virginia Street, acacia, Erie County Department of Health, buffalo common council, Lower West Side, Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, VETTE Block Club, OASAS, for the love of money