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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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Fake Barbra Streisand quote on Rob and Michele Reiner’s killing spreads online
The director and his wife were found stabbed to death in their home in December 2025.
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Don’t fall for rumor Erika Kirk raised $1M for Bondi Beach ‘hero’ Ahmed al-Ahmed
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What we know about suspected Bondi Beach shooters
Sajid and Naveed Akram are suspected of killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens during a Hanukkah gathering in Australia.
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White House plaques on ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ criticize Biden, Obama
Trump's second-term plaque promised, meanwhile, "THE BEST IS YET TO COME!"
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Things can happen’: Trump quote about Brown University shooting spreads online
The U.S. president made the remark while speaking at a Christmas reception.
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What Trump has said about Project 2025 over the years: A timeline
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump distanced himself from Project 2025. Now his administration is enacting many of its proposals.
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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.
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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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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.
