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Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo now offers adaptive radiation therapy, a breakthrough treatment that uses AI to adjust cancer treatment in real time. The technology delivers stronger doses to tumors while protecting healthy organs.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to his Pittsburgh high school to announce $15,000 in annual scholarships for students who need the same financial help that changed his life. The scholarships honor the 10 people who saved him after his 2023 cardiac arrest on the field.
After surviving breast cancer, Buffalo Gap mom Tamara Alexander didn't just recover—she found her calling. Now she's preparing to welcome her first grandchild while embracing a career helping others facing the same diagnosis.
A Wyoming community wood bank has distributed 140 cords of free firewood this winter, keeping hundreds of families warm while saving retirees like Roxi Turk $130 monthly on heating bills. Since 2022, volunteers have created a $430,000 economic impact by giving away split, seasoned wood every Tuesday.
University at Buffalo researchers tested AI against traditional tools for predicting wildfire behavior, finding promising results that could help save lives and property. The breakthrough could give firefighters new weapons in the battle against increasingly destructive blazes.
Researchers have developed groundbreaking monitoring methods to safeguard Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta, a wetland the size of Delaware that's home to Indigenous communities and remarkable biodiversity. Their seven-year study offers hope that this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be protected for generations.
People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.
A beloved principal thought her students just dressed up for a special day. Instead, 425 staff and students had secretly planned her entire wedding on campus.
In eastern Turkey, farmers walk their water buffaloes through snow to a natural 40°C thermal spring for a soak that heals wounds and keeps them healthy. The ten-day ritual has turned a volcanic valley into an unlikely animal spa.
After losing her child, Catherine Szabad felt an isolating silence that changed everything. Now her Buffalo nonprofit brings free Valentine's Day flowers to widows and widowers who need to know someone remembers.
Two new solar projects are bringing clean electricity to communities that never had reliable power before. From a buffalo management site on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to a school serving 2,500 people in rural Kenya, solar energy is replacing diesel generators and lighting up lives.
Erie County just launched a $12.5 million program that will help 600 Buffalo families escape poverty through job training, cash incentives, and financial coaching. Families can earn up to $16,000 while building skills for lasting economic stability.
Agatha Burgess cooked from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., five days a week, feeding anyone who walked through her door in Buffalo, South Carolina. A resurfaced 1983 clip shows her legendary generosity, and people can't stop sharing her wisdom.
When Winter Storm Fern left thousands powerless across the South, Buffalo volunteers packed up and headed south to help communities unfamiliar with handling ice and snow. Western New Yorkers are bringing their winter storm expertise to Tennessee and Mississippi, proving the "City of Good Neighbors" reputation extends far beyond city limits.
Deion Sanders is treating his college players like professionals, introducing a detailed fine system that mirrors NFL team policies. It's part of a bigger shift as college athletes now earn real paychecks for their talents.
People who switched to cannabis beverages cut their alcohol consumption from 7 drinks per week to just 3, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University at Buffalo. The research offers fresh hope for anyone looking to reduce drinking without going cold turkey.
Hillary Trubisky penned a moving tribute to Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott's family after his firing, revealing the deep friendships behind the game. Her words remind us that sports teams are built on real relationships that matter far beyond wins and losses.
When a winter storm canceled Buffalo's MLK Day of Service, volunteers showed up anyway to sort clothing for people in need. More helpers arrived throughout the day than organizers expected, proving bad weather couldn't stop community kindness.
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix will undergo ankle surgery Tuesday, just days after leading his team to a thrilling overtime playoff victory against Buffalo. The comeback specialist is now facing his longest recovery yet.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen broke down in tears after their playoff loss, blaming himself for the defeat. His teammates' emotional responses showed the deep bond of a team that refuses to let their leader carry the weight alone.
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