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Major changes made to Buffalo Public Schools proposal to close 8 schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Major changes have been made to Buffalo Public Schools’ proposal to close eight schools across the district the day before school board members are set to vote on the proposal. Two elementary schools find themselves on opposite sides of the spectrum. The district’s new proposal now calls for the district to […]
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Buffalo State students take on FBI special agent fitness test
BUFFALO, N.Y. — What does it take to become an FBI special agent? Students at Buffalo State University got a chance to find out, testing their strength, speed and endurance alongside FBI personnel. At Buffalo State’s Coyer Field, students took on pull-ups, a 300-meter sprint, push-ups, and a mile-and-a-half...
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HS Football: Eagles Blank Fredonia, Dunkirk Rolls Past East Aurora
Defense was the name of the game for both Fredonia and Chautauqua Lake-Westfield-Brocton in Friday night's high school football clash at the Orange Bowl. In a game broadcast on WDOE, the visiting Eagles had the more stifling defense, while their offense generated enough big plays in a 21-0 shutout of the Hillbillies.
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First Student Super 7 Athlete: Frontier's Jack Brylski
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Frontier High School junior Jack Brylski isn't on the volleyball court, he's finding other ways to make an impact. "I do baseball and volleyball. I do travel sports. I like to volunteer a lot. I help out with youth clinics and our teachers. I'm involved with the Teamsters Local 449 Local 449 food and toy drive," Brylski said.
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Buffalo School Board to reexamine plan for school closures
The Buffalo Board of Education is reexamining a proposed four-year stability plan amid public backlash over potential school closures. On Wednesday, the board discussed new changes to the interim superintendent's proposal. If approved, eight schools would close next year, and 108 full-time jobs would be eliminated. The plan also includes...
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Students voice their concerns at BPS closure proposal meeting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Members of the Buffalo Public Schools community came together Thursday night hoping to voice their questions and concerns about the proposed closure of eight schools before next school year. However, only students were given that opportunity. “Adults in the room, I’m going to ask you please, respectfully, this forum is to […]
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Depew defeats EA/Holland football
Visiting Depew defeated East Aurora/Holland, 37-12, in a Section VI Class B-2 football game at East Aurora High School on Oct. 9. The Wildcats improved to 5-0 in the league, while the Blue Devils are 1-4 overall and 1-3 in the B-2 league. The Blue Devils took a 6-0 lead...
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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 6 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, announced the 2026 Week Six High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Paul Palizay (Williamsville North) and Rochester Coach of the Week Dave Marean (Wayne Central). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches'...
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Buffalo schools revise proposed closure plan after community feedback
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Public Schools is revising parts of its proposed school closure plan after receiving community feedback, including changing the proposed location for two merging high schools and adding transfer options for students at PS 33 Bilingual Center. Interim Superintendent Ebony Prophet-Bullock said the district has...
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Joelle Formato Wins Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize For Leading Persistence Preparatory Academy On Buffalo's East Side
Joelle Formato started a tuition-free school on Buffalo's East Side seven years ago with just 95 kids. Now Persistence Preparatory Academy serves 500 students and she's won a major integrity award from Governor Hochul.
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Say Yes Buffalo Hosts Inaugural State Of Events At Seneca One, Celebrating College Access Work Across The City
Say Yes Buffalo kicks off its first State of Say Yes event Friday at Seneca One in downtown Buffalo, honoring Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and showcasing the organization's work removing barriers for city students.
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Canisius (NY) 4-star RB Elijah Kimble becomes Western New York’s all-time leading rusher
Syracuse 4-star running back commitment Elijah Kimble has been putting on a stellar 2026 season for Buffalo (N.Y.) Canisius High School’s football team and his historic senior season brought upon another honor this weekend on the gridiron. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] On Saturday in the Crusaders’ 43-21 victory over Canadian high school power Huron Heights, Kimble became Western New York’s all-time leading rusher at 6,626 yards, passing Clymer’s Jehuu Caulcrick, who rushed for 6,559 between 1999-2002. Kimble in the victory rushed for 263 yards on 13 attempt...
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Community Voice: Closing PS 33 Bilingual Center Would Be a Failure of Educational Equity
Buffalo Public Schools is getting ready to make one of the hardest decisions a district can make. Interim Superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock has told the Buffalo Board of Education that a school closure proposal is coming. The plan is part of the district’s four-year fiscal stability plan, and the board will need to review and approve it before anything happens.