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Joe Slachciak, 18, is celebrating being cancer-free after spending his 17th birthday in the hospital fighting leukemia. His positive attitude and love of superheroes made him the perfect honorary survivor for Relay For Life's superhero-themed event.
Hockey player Hayley Scamurra's family watched from the stands as she helped Team USA defeat Canada in overtime to capture Olympic gold in Milan. The Western New York native scored in the semifinal and pointed to her crying parents, making a lifelong dream come true just months after winning a professional championship.
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers across Western New York ahead of National Volunteer Week. From disaster response to blood drives, volunteers can choose flexible roles that match their skills and schedules.
A fourth-generation family business is opening a new metal fabrication facility in Niagara Falls, creating 17 skilled manufacturing jobs and investing $1.3 million in Western New York. Metal Craft Spinning and Stamping's expansion shows how companies are finding opportunity while navigating trade challenges.