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WKBW-TV
M&T Bank, Buffalo Bills launch financial literacy program for WNY students
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Tuesday, M&T Bank, the Buffalo Bills and EVERFI launched a new financial literacy program for students across Western New York, starting with more than 100 students at P.S. 37 Futures Prep School in Buffalo. The Financial Literacy Playbook is designed to expand access to...
WKBW-TV
‘So heartbreaking’: Buffalo Public Schools proposes closing up to 8 schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A proposal by Buffalo Public Schools to close and merge up to eight city schools has left families across the district stunned. “It would be so heartbreaking,” said Dr. Tim Monreal, a Buffalo school parent. The district is targeting the following schools to close...
News 4 Buffalo
Buffalo Public announces plan to close eight schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools announced a restructuring plan Friday that would include the closure of eight schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. According to a statement from Buffalo Public Schools, the closures would include: BPS said that five of the listed schools will be repurposed, while PS 59, PS 131, and […]
orchardparkvoice.org
Ms. Benevento on the High School Experience
This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Nearing the end of last school year, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ms. Benevento to gain some insight on how she views the high school:. Can you introduce yourself?. I’m Rose Benevento. I’m a school monitor, or maybe...
wnypapers.com
Niagara University to host 10th annual 'Living in Light: The Art of Healing' exhibit
Now in its 10th year, “Living in Light: The Art of Healing” showcases artwork reflecting the journeys, experiences, hopes, and dreams of domestic violence survivors. Presented by Niagara University’s office of violence prevention & education and its community partners in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the event will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The schedule includes:
WBEN 930AM
State Education Department should help Buffalo School Board
Faced with a laundry list of issues and few resolutions at hand, it may be time for New York's Department of Education to step in and closely oversee - and, perhaps - act as a de facto board of education supplanting the existing Buffalo Board of Education. Read more from WBEN:
2 On Your Side
Buffalo Public Schools announces 8 school closures in restructuring plan
herald-courier.com
Olean beats EA/Holland football
Visiting Olean defeated East Aurora/Holland in a Section VI Class B-2 football game, 9-0, on Sept. 25 at the East Aurora High School field. The Blue Devils are 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the B-2 league. The Huskies scored a touchdown on a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter,...
2 On Your Side
BPS announces 8 school closures in restructuring plan; 73 teachers to be laid off
the buffalo bills
Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 4 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, have announced the Week 1 High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week for 2026. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Michael Cieslik (Orchard Park) and Rochester Coach of the Week Steve Marriott (Pittsford). Aimed at highlighting tackle football...
WKBW 7 News Buffalo
Many Western New York high schools plunge in U.S. News rankings - Here's what changed
News 4 Buffalo
D’Youville awarded $3M for nursing education program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — D’Youville University is getting a $3 million federal grant to help strengthen its nursing education program and help students enter the workforce after graduation. The grant came through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). D’Youville says it will support investments in technology, equipment, […]
chautauquatoday.com
Dunkirk Cancels High School Football Game Against Iroquois
The Dunkirk City School District has decided to cancel this week's high school football game against Iroquois, originally scheduled for Friday at 7:00 PM. In a statement posted Wednesday evening on its Facebook page, the district announced that its football program does not have a sufficient number of players available to field a team that can compete safely. The Iroquois Central School District and Section VI have been notified of the decision, and the game will not be rescheduled. The Dunkirk City School District says its coaches and athletic staff will continue to support their student-athletes as the school moves through the remainder of the season. Questions may be directed to Athletic Director Kyle Jarrell at [email protected].
Government Technology
Frontier Schools, N.Y., Turn to AI for Bus Routing
(TNS) — School districts nationwide are striving to improve the efficiency of their bus routes, not only to shorten bus rides for students, but to solve a widespread driver shortage and save gas money. Frontier Schools is excited about its new solution for middle school and high school students:...
On3.com
Buffalo (N.Y.) Canisius baseball hires new head coach
Buffalo (N.Y.) Canisius High School athletic department announced on Thursday the hiring of a new head baseball coach. The Crusaders have tabbed 1987 alum Dale Podlas, a Western New York Baseball Hall of Famer, as the school’s next head coach of the baseball program. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] “We are thrilled to have Coach Podlas as the head coach of our varsity baseball program,” Canisius Director of Athletics John Ricotta said via the release. “Coach Podlas has a unique connection to Canisius High School baseball. He had a Hall of Fame career as a stud...
herald-courier.com
East Aurora/Holland football beats Cheektowaga
In a Section VI Class B-2 football game on Sept. 19, host East Aurora/Holland defeated Cheektowaga, 26-24, for the Blue Devils’ first win of the season. East Aurora/Holland is 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the B-2 league. The game featured three safeties scored off the Chargers by the Blue...
the buffalo bills
Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 3 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, have announced Week 3 High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week for 2026. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Jay Baumann (Starpoint) and Rochester Coach of the Week Ryan Kramer (Geneseo-Mt. Morris). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches'...