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Pascal Mubenga’s Brief Buffalo Schools Tenure
Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s tenure as Buffalo Public Schools superintendent lasted about one year, ending with his immediate resignation after a period marked by early reform efforts, budget pressure and renewed scrutiny over his departure from Durham Public Schools.
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Gillibrand applauds Hochul’s one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, calling for stronger protections for communities and federal rules on AI.
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Priest on administrative leave from Diocese of Buffalo arrested on federal child-pornography charges
Jeffrey Nowak, 46, of Lackawanna — a priest placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Buffalo — was arrested and federally charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
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D’Youville’s alumni magazine D’Mensions wins CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award
D'Youville University says its alumni magazine D'Mensions won a 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award for Publications Improvement after a redesign and editorial refresh.
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Democrats and Republicans Clash Over SNAP Contingency Funds
Republicans say funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — formerly known as food stamps — will run out on Nov. 1...
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Assessing the Facts and Legal Questions About the U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
At least 61 people have been killed in 14 U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September....
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Pritzker’s Inaccurate Pushback on Chicago Murder Rate Claim
Defending Chicago in a recent Fox News interview, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was “not in the top 30” of “big cities” with...
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Reagan’s Words on Tariffs
An ad campaign from the government of Ontario featured audio of former President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs on foreign goods. The video rearranges what Reagan...
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Trump’s False Claims About Military Pay Raises and Recruitment
In a Sept. 30 address to military leaders and an Oct. 9 Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump made false claims about military pay raises...
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Trump’s White House Ballroom Sparks Questions About Funding and Ethics
Q: Is President Donald Trump paying in full for the new ballroom at the White House, and what is the cost?
A: The White House...
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Pascal Mubenga’s Brief Buffalo Schools Tenure
Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s tenure as Buffalo Public Schools superintendent lasted about one year, ending with his immediate resignation after a period marked by early reform efforts, budget pressure and renewed scrutiny over his departure from Durham Public Schools.
Top Stories
Gillibrand applauds Hochul’s one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, calling for stronger protections for communities and federal rules on AI.
Top Stories
Priest on administrative leave from Diocese of Buffalo arrested on federal child-pornography charges
Jeffrey Nowak, 46, of Lackawanna — a priest placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Buffalo — was arrested and federally charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Top Stories
D’Youville’s alumni magazine D’Mensions wins CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award
D'Youville University says its alumni magazine D'Mensions won a 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award for Publications Improvement after a redesign and editorial refresh.
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Amherst parade closes Main Street Tuesday evening
Amherst Police say Main Street between Youngs Road and Union Road will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday for the Old Home Days parade in Williamsville.
