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Questions remain as BPS faces multi-million-dollar deficit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local leaders are giving failing grades to Buffalo Public Schools’ plan to send a contingent of staffers and board members to a pricey resort trip out west, funded by taxpayers, in a financially struggling district. The decision to pull board members from this $15,000 trip came just days before the conference […]

Buffalo, NY · 21h

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Buffalo School Board abruptly cancels special meeting, backs out of Arizona conference

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Public School Board is backing out of a conference that three board members were slated to attend this weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. This comes as questions were raised about the district paying thousands in taxpayer dollars for the trip while considering a school closure plan and dealing with a […]

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Skeval nets brace; Northstar Christian cruises to regional championship

EAST AMHERST, N.Y. — Allie Skeval scored twice, and Northstar Christian girls’ soccer (16-2-1) claimed the NYS Class D Far West Regional championship with a 5-0 win over Ellicottville (9-7-1), Friday at East Amherst High School. Skeval led an attack that saw four different Knights find the back...

East Amherst, NY · 20h

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University at Buffalo pauses license plate reader program indefinitely

A little more than a week after the University at Buffalo set plans in place for a 60-day pilot program to install license plate reader (LPR) technology on its North and South campuses in spring of 2027, the university has indefinitely paused that program's launch. This decision comes at the direction of President Caroline Attardo Genco.

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Catholic Academy parents seek answers after elevated radiation levels found in parking lot

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A newsletter released by the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has some parents on edge. The newsletter, obtained by News 4 Investigates, informed parents that federal and state environmental agencies detected elevated radiation levels outside the school in September. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York […]

Niagara Falls, NY · 1d

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Buffalo Academy of Science celebrates new middle school on former Medaille campus

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School celebrated a milestone on Thursday at the former Medaille University campus. Years after the college has closed, the Buffalo Academy of Science continues to find ways to utilize the campus for their students. It is celebrating its expansion of adding the BuffSci Middle School […]

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UB students hear firsthand how environmental contamination is shaping Niagara County residents' lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Students at the University at Buffalo met Niagara County residents affected by environmental crises on Monday night. The university’s law school hosted an event featuring speakers who have been impacted by radioactive waste and the Love Canal disaster. Kim Diana Connolly, a professor of environmental...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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Buffalo School Board cancels Arizona conference trip amid concerns over spending

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Three Buffalo School Board members scheduled to attend a conference this weekend will no longer attend after questions were raised about spending on travel while the district considers closing schools. School Board President Kathy Evans-Brown and board members Stephon Wright and Lewis Muki Hawkins had...

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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 9 2026

The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, announced the 2026 Week Eight High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Ty Harper (Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton) and Rochester Coach of the Week Jeff Welch (Canandaigua Academy). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches'...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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This New York College Ranked No. 1 Among Small Schools And Its Affordable Education Is Turning Heads

A real particle accelerator sits on a small public campus, and it’s the only Pelletron in all of Western New York. Straight away, that made me stop scrolling. A school this size usually isn’t hiding physics gear like that. Then the rankings showed up. U.S. News named this...

New York · 6d

WBEN 930AM

Dr. Prophet-Bullock waiting on Buffalo School Board's vote for school closing plan

The Buffalo Board of Education could set a vote date later this week

Buffalo, NY · 4d

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Schools as polling places and student safety

New York · 3d

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Teacher terminated following report of alleged misconduct

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A middle school math teacher has been terminated from the St. Stephen School on Grand Island following an allegation of “inappropriate communication” with a student, Western New York Catholic Schools said in a statement to WIVB News 4 on Saturday. According to the statement, after consulting with the St. Stephen’s principal, […]

Buffalo, NY · 13d

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Starpoint Central School District names new superintendent

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Starpoint Central School District announced Thursday night during a special board meeting that Dr. Dean Ramirez will be stepping into the role of superintendent. Ramirez will officially take over leadership on Nov. 30, bringing more than 27 years of experience in education to the role. Since May, the district has […]

Buffalo, NY · 8d

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Teacher terminated following report of alleged misconduct

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A middle school math teacher has been terminated from the St. Stephen School on Grand Island following an allegation of "inappropriate communication" with a student, Western New York Catholic Schools said in a statement to WIVB News 4 on Saturday. According to the statement, after consulting...

Buffalo, NY · 13d

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Dartmouth official resigns over AI use

A top Dartmouth official has resigned from his position after allegations that he violated the school's AI use policy.

Buffalo, NY · 9d

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Winners Of The 2026 Desire To Inspire Scholarship

The FINAL scores of our five scholarship finalists have officially been tallied up!!. After over three months of rigorous application review, a competitive interview round, and a spirited week of voting where OVER 20,000 VOTES WERE CAST(!!!), the three winners of The 2026 Desire To Inspire Scholarship have finally been selected!

Bethesda, MD · 8d

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