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D'Youville University's Class of 2026 entered the record books by getting 524 people to simultaneously clap their feet together at their commencement ceremony. NFL player Mack Hollins helped inspire the barefoot celebration in Buffalo.
Erie County Medical Center can now repair blood vessels thinner than a human hair using robotic technology, helping patients who once had no surgical options. The hospital is one of just twelve in America using this breakthrough.
Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.
Tapestry Charter School is celebrating 25 years of putting students first in Buffalo, New York. The innovative K-12 school has built a thriving community by focusing on the whole child, not just test scores.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who survived cardiac arrest on the field in 2023, just helped set a world record by training nearly 1,300 people in lifesaving CPR. The story gets even better when you learn why this matters so much.
The Colorado Buffaloes women's lacrosse team captured their first-ever Big 12 Tournament Championship, defeating top-seeded Florida 8-6 after a three-hour weather delay. Tournament MVP Maddie Shoup scored four goals as the Buffs secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
When a microphone glitch cut off "O Canada" before a playoff game in Buffalo, thousands of American hockey fans didn't miss a beat. They finished singing the entire Canadian anthem together, creating a moment that reminded everyone what sports can be at their best.
The Buffalo Sabres claimed their first playoff series victory in nearly two decades, defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on the road. After ending the NHL's longest postseason absence, the team's loyal fans finally have something to celebrate.
A new state-of-the-art distribution center is coming to Loxley, Alabama, bringing 100 good-paying jobs and room to grow even more. Buffalo Rock Company's $10 million investment shows how the Gulf Coast is becoming a powerhouse for logistics and economic opportunity.
When the anthem singer's microphone died during O Canada, thousands of Buffalo Sabres fans jumped in to finish the song together. The heartwarming moment set the tone for a playoff game that brought neighbors together across the border.
Anderson Espinoza shook off a rough start to pitch the Orix Buffaloes to a 3-2 victory over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. The rising ace needed just 58 pitches over five innings after struggling through the first two frames.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
The Buffalo Sabres made their first playoff game in 15 years unforgettable, scoring four goals in the final eight minutes to stun the Boston Bruins 4-3. After 5,473 days without playoff hockey, the comeback win gave long-suffering fans a moment they'll never forget.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to train 4,000 people in CPR during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The world record attempt comes after cardiac arrest nearly took his life in 2022.
SallyAnn Decker survived breast cancer twice before a simple genetic test revealed ovarian cancer so early that surgery caught it before symptoms appeared. Now she's on a mission to convince her family to get tested too.
A Buffalo-based foundation just invested a quarter million dollars to train doctors for communities that need them most. The donation will help launch a new medical school designed to fight physician shortages in underserved areas.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered how a protein mutation can clear cellular traffic jams in brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. The finding could unlock new treatments for millions living with the condition.
Doctors in Buffalo are reprogramming patients' immune cells to fight autoimmune diseases the same way they fight cancer. The one-time treatment could replace lifelong medications for millions living with lupus, MS, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The Buffalo Sabres clinched their first playoff spot since 2011, ending the longest postseason drought in NHL history and bringing hope back to a city that never stopped believing. After 14 years of disappointment, the team and their devoted fans finally have something to celebrate.
The Buffalo Sabres have clinched their first playoff berth since 2011, ending the longest postseason drought in NHL history. After a rough start to the season, a coaching change sparked an incredible turnaround that has fans celebrating again.
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