Assemblyman Jon Rivera outlines role of BPS monitor in new bill

New York State assemblyman Jon Rivera (D-149th district) has introduced a bill calling for the state's education commissioner to appoint a monitor for Buffalo Public Schools. The bill also outlines what the monitor's job will be.

From mini-fridges to food, N.Y. college students feeling squeeze of inflation

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As college students across New York move into their dorms, for many families, the cost goes well beyond tuition and room and board. From bedding and mini-fridges to food and cleaning supplies, inflation is adding to the price of starting a new school year. For students...

SUNY Chancellor on challenges and future of the University System

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Classes begin again next Monday at U-B and then in the coming weeks at 63 other SUNY schools. So with leadership changes and adjustments for some area universities 2 On Your Side spoke Monday with SUNY Chancellor Dr. John B. King Jr. When it comes to...

Williamsville North Football Players Get Some Tips from Gronk

Williamsville North High School made a national splash this week during an appearance on the 3rd Hour of TODAY on NBC.

Four-Time Maine HS State Champion Mackenzie Shields Verbals To Buffalo For Fall 2027

A rising senior at Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine, Shields swims for her high school and trains year-round with Bluefish Swim Club. Current photo via Mackenzie Shields. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.

Amherst Christian Academy to close

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Just weeks before schools will be welcoming students back for a new year, one local school on Wednesday announced it is closing. Amherst Christian Academy, a ministry of Creekside Assembly of God, said it will conclude operations, effective Aug. 14. They state that the Church Council of Creekside Assembly of God […]

Buffalo Brief: Trocaire College

Scott sends open letter to Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott says he has a request for the Buffalo Public Schools, and its' quite simple. Scott says he still hasn't gotten answers regarding sexual harassment allegations against fellow board member Muki Hawkins, but is not satisfied. More from WBEN:

Buffalo Public Schools has a new interim superintendent ahead of the new school year

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock was sworn in as Buffalo Public Schools interim superintendent, taking the helm of Western New York's largest school district ahead of the new school year. The Buffalo Public Schools board voted Prophet-Bullock into the position following the sudden resignation of Dr. Pascal...

Canisius University building struck by lightning

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jefferson Avenue is closed between East Delavan Avenue and Beverly Road after the Canisius University Health Science Building was struck by lightning in Sunday night’s storm. Fire crews responded to the scene around 8:45 p.m., where they found bricks falling from a chimney at the university building, located at 63 East […]

Task force member: Students first, scandals second

The WNY Education Equity Task Force focuses on better education in schools

'We will rebuild': Ebony Prophet-Bullock becomes interim Buffalo Public Schools superintendent

Ebony Prophet-Bullock is now Buffalo Public Schools’ interim superintendent, after a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday in City Hall. Prophet-Bullock, a longtime district employee, was selected by the board just two days after the resignation of Pascal Mubenga in mid-July. Prophet-Bullock is a long-time BPS employee, starting out as a...

BPS Chief of Student Support Services to retire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools Chief of Student Support Services Sharon Brown, PhD, is retiring in October, a BPS spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. Her decision to retire was planned, the spokesperson said, and Brown submitted retirement paperwork on July 31. She will retire on Oct. 3. As part of her role for BPS, Brown […]

New York School Halts Humanoid Robot Pilot Program in Classrooms

Plans for a humanoid robot pilot program in a New York school district are on hold as officials address student privacy concerns and seek community input. The Salamanca City Central School District in western New York has paused its plans to introduce a humanoid robot into high school classrooms. The district had allocated $57,590 for a Realbotix M-Series humanoid robot and an accompanying artificial intelligence (AI) program, which was slated to launch in the fall of 2026.

MVCC Professor Jocelyn Ireland Wins SUNY Librarians Association Award

MVCC’s Jocelyn Ireland honored by SUNY Librarians Association. Jocelyn Ireland, Instructional Design Librarian and Associate Professor at Mohawk Valley Community College, received the Friend of SUNY Librarians Association Award at a conference held at SUNY Brockport this past June. The award recognizes exceptional leadership in projects and initiatives that...

Buffalo task force meets to rebuild trust and chart future of Buffalo Public Schools

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Western New York Education Equity Task Force (WNYEETF) gathered Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Buffalo to address what leaders are calling a critical time for Buffalo Public Schools. This came after recent leadership changes, including a new superintendent and a new BPS board member.

'We will rebuild': Ebony Prophet-Bullock becomes interim Buffalo Public Schools superintendent

Ebony Prophet-Bullock is now Buffalo Public Schools’ interim superintendent, after a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday in City Hall. Prophet-Bullock, a longtime district employee, was selected by the board just two days after the resignation of Pascal Mubenga in mid-July. Prophet-Bullock is a long-time BPS employee, starting out as a...

SA president quits amid allegations of misspending, misconduct, attempted fraud

Incoming Undergraduate Student Association President Jack Koscinski has resigned, following a letter from his fellow e-board members accusing him of inappropriate conduct, mismanagement of funds and attempted fraud. Koscinski informed SA officials and The Spectrum of his resignation Tuesday evening, two hours after his colleagues issued the no-confidence letter. His...