GLOW OUT! hosts Rainbow Resilience Youth Conference

Press release The regional LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLOW OUT! is hosting a free, full-day conference focused on empowering and supporting youth. At Genesee Community College in Batavia on Friday, April 19, community members and professionals who work with youth will gather for informative workshops, a panel discussion, and the keynote …

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The WNY Independent Living family of agencies give staff a paid day off to view the total solar eclipse

Press release Considering that the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 will be, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime event, the Board of Directors of The Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL) Family of Agencies has voted to give the staff of most of their offices in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Batavia …

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Schumer, Gillibrand secure over $2 million for Buffalo and WNY, including $58,000 for the Wyoming County Fire Training Center

Press release The Wyoming County Board of Supervisors and Wyoming County Office of EmergencyServices are honored to announce the receipt of funds resulting from the U.S. Senate passing theFY24 Appropriations Bill on Friday March 22, 2024. A total of $58,000 was secured as acongressionally directed spending request by U.S. Senate …

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WNY/Trooper dragged after driver fled from traffic stop in Lockport, pursuit ended on Thruway in Pembroke

(Submitted photos Carol Magoffin) Scene near the Batavia exit on Tuesday afternoon Update: According to Public Information Officer Trooper James O’Callaghan, the Trooper who was dragged had minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. On March 19, 2024, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Antonio B. Tucker, 29, …

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Coach’s Column/Let’s put the spotlight on women this March

Provided information/photos March Madness brings out the best of college basketball players across the country. The emotions and exuberant atmosphere generated by fans and athletes is unmatched. From a workforce development perspective, the GLOW region’s version of March Madness offers the same competitive, robust, and exhilarating atmosphere that hundreds of …

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WNY/Genesee Region League All Stars for 2024

Boys Basketball-Front row -L-R-Oakfield/Alabama– Avery Watterson. Notre Dame– Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jaden Sherwood, Jay Antinore. Wheatland Chili– Leighton Williams, Jaden Schwenebraten. Row 2-Attica-Rob Crowley/Coach of the Year/Attica, Clayton Bezon Jack Janes, Cole Harding. Alexander-Trent Woods, Dylan Pohl. Row 3-Pembroke-Tyson Totten, Avery Ferreira. Elba-Mike Long. Byron/Bergen- Braedyn Chambry Girls Basketball-Front row-L-R-Notre Dame-Sofia …

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WNY/United Way announces Community Impact multi-year program grants

Press release Agency Applications Deadline: April 1, 2024 at 5pm EST  ROCHESTER, NY–United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announces approximately $6 million in Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant opportunities powered through the Community Impact Fund. These investments support impact-driven multi-year community programs that engage one or several …

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WNY/Hawley attends press conference calling for increased CHIPS funding for local roads and bridges

Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) attended a press conference on Thursday to call for greater state investments in local roads, bridges and culverts. Hawley was joined by his colleagues in both the state Senate and Assembly in response to the governor’s proposal to cut CHIPS aid by $60 …

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