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Niagara Falls launches Youth Advisory Committee; names Ra’Shyla Rodgers first Youth Ambassador
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (359+ words) NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) " At just 10 years old, Ra'Shyla Rodgers already knows what she wants for her city: safer streets, more kid-friendly spaces, and a seat at the table where decisions are made. Ra'Shyla, a fifth grader at Abate Elementary School,…...
'It's surreal': Meet the quintuplets born in Buffalo, making a family of 9
3+ week, 3+ day ago (286+ words) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) " They're here, and they're healthy. The Lottbreins welcomed Holly, Mason, Stefan, Connor and Layla on December 18 at Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo. "It's surreal," said Jessica Lottbrein, mom. "It's so fun to watch them as individuals and then…...
Gov. Hochul announces expansion of New York’s child tax credit
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (106+ words) NEW YORK (WKBW) " New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an expansion of New York's child tax credit. The governor's office said this is the largest expansion of the child tax credit in New York State history and increases the…...
Lewiston mom starts support group for parents of children with special needs
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) LEWISTON, N.Y. (WKBW)" When Ellen Madsen's son Jack was diagnosed with severe autism at just two and a half years old, her world changed. Now 7-years-old, Jack is nonverbal and uses a device to help communicate, but he's also, as Ellen…...
Denmark is considering social media ban for younger children
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) Denmark is the latest country that is reportedly considering a social media ban for younger children. According to Politico, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday that "mobile phones and social media are stealing our children's childhood," and that the…...
Hamburg event helps parents save hundreds on children's clothes and essentials
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) " As the cost of raising children continues to climb, families in Western New York are finding relief at a local event that offers more than just discounted goods. The Mothertime Marketplace in Hamburg has been providing families a…...
Schools across WNY collect food to help the Buffalo Bills 'Huddle for Hunger"
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) " The Buffalo Bills Foundation and Wegmans have once again teamed up to fight hunger in Western New York with "Huddle for Hunger." This annual initiative helps raise awareness of food insecurity in Western New York and supports…...
GLOW With Your Hands gives over 1,200 students a look at career opportunities
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (207+ words) BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) " More than 1,200 students from 32 school districts across Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties rolled up their sleeves at the seventh annual GLOW With Your Hands event at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. "I've learned about so many different careers…...
‘It's revitalized the campus’: Catholic school in Williamsville opens Montessori program
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) WILLAIMSVILLE, NY (WKBW) " In this age of closings, consolidations and mergers, one Catholic school has expanded. Our 7 News Northtowns beat reporter, Eileen Buckley, shows us how Saints Peter and Paul School in Williamsville plans to foster independent learning with the…...
'Free Fridays': Hamburg business launches monthly free children's clothing giveaway
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) " A dry cleaner in the Southtowns has launched a monthly program giving away free children's clothing to give back and help the environment. Kathy Benzinger, who has operated a Benzinger's Clothing Care business for 29 years, started "Free Fridays…...