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4 games to watch: Canisius star RB Elijah Kimble chases WNY record in Week 6 of high school football season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Elijah Kimble, the Canisius star running back and four-star prospect committed to play college football for Syracuse University, can become Western New York’s all-time leading rusher this weekend. Along with big divisional matchups, these are some of the games WIVB News 4 will be watching in Week 6. Canisius vs. Huron […]
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Buffalo teacher fights back against plan to close Riverside High School
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Public School District wants to close Riverside High School — one of eight schools targeted under its proposed closing plan — and move Da Vinci and Research Lab High Schools students into the building. A 25-year veteran teacher at the school...
Democrat and Chronicle
State rankings highlight Section V's unbeaten football powers
Brighton and Hilton look to be on a collision course in Class A-1. The two teams, which will not play during the regular season, are currently slotted in the top 10 in that classification in New York state. The Bruins secured a ho-hum win over Churchville-Chili, another previously undefeated team, last week to continue their stint around the best five in the state. The Cadets, with their fifth straight blowout win, continue their climb in the rankings. Elsewhere, there was a shake-up in Class D where Oakfield-Alabama/Elba continues to garner respect. The Aggies, an honorable mention two of the last three weeks, are now Section V's top team in that classification. Here are the New York state football rankings entering the sixth week of the season: Class AA No. 19: Rush-Henrietta (5-0) Last week: 20th Upcoming game: Thursday at Victor Honorable mentions: Pittsford (4-1), University Prep (3-2) Class A No. 5: Brighton (5-0) Last week: 5th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Gates Chili No. 7: Hilton (5-0) Last week: 9th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Pittsford Honorable mentions: Canandaigua (4-1), Churchville-Chili (4-1), Victor (3-2), Webster Schroeder (2-3) Class B No. 1: Monroe (5-0) Last week: 1st Upcoming game: Oct. 24 vs. Canisius
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BPS interim superintendent says school closures would save district $24 million annually
Buffalo Public Schools Interim Superintendent Ebony Prophet-Bullock says her proposal to close eight schools next year would save Buffalo Public Schools $24 million annually. She cites those costs, declining enrollment and staffing needs as the reasons for creating her four-year stability plan. "The success of this proposal will not be...
ubspectrum.com
UB inches closer to Flock camera installations
The university will be moving forward in its goal to install Flock cameras. University Police and UB Facilities department are working with contractors and local utilities to determine locations for the 20 cameras that would be installed during a 60-day trial period, the university told The Spectrum Monday. No cameras...
WBEN 930AM
$500,000 of enhancements announced for Tonawanda City School District facilities
State Assemblyman Bill Conrad was in the City of Tonawanda on Tuesday, joined by officials and students from the Tonawanda City School District to celebrate the announcement of $500,000 in state funding for upgrades for facilities at the district’s middle/high school. Read more from WBEN:
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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 5 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, announced the 2026 Week Five High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Joe Licata (Williamsville South) and Rochester Coach of the Week Rich Lipani (Hilton). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches' efforts...
WKBW-TV
PS 33 parents voice concerns over proposed school closure
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Parents of students at Buffalo Public Schools' PS 33 Bilingual Center are raising concerns about a proposal to close the school as part of a broader plan to shut down eight schools beginning in the 2027-28 school year. Families tell me PS 33 provides more...
News 4 Buffalo
‘It’s devastating’: Community weighs in on BPS closure proposal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The news of eight Buffalo Public Schools facing closure or restructuring is now sinking in with families and staff, including at PS 82, The Ronald Peoples School of Scholars. “Our school is called ‘The School of Scholars’ for a reason,” Joy Jordan said. “We built a specialized, supportive close-knit environment to […]
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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 […]
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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...
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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: