Karys Belger
WGRZ
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Local author shares her story living with Sickle Cell Disease
Juanita McClain has written three books to help people understand Sickle Cell Disease and help those with the condition cope. → Read More
Academic goals set as Hamburg Central School District welcomes students
Superintendent Michael Cornell says extra academic support will be available for students, especially younger ones. → Read More
Lewiston-Porter Central School District prepares to welcome back students
Teachers and staff used summer school programs to identify and begin addressing potential gaps in learning. → Read More
After COVID pandemic, Black-owned businesses are relying on customers, not aid
Some businesses were able to weather the COVID pandemic, while others are still coming back. → Read More
Western New Yorkers plan to walk 900 miles for Human Trafficking Awareness
14 people will be walking from Virginia to Buffalo on one of the original routes of the Underground Railroad → Read More
Buffalo State College instructor's comments about Black Lives Matter are under investigation
In a statement, the president of the college said the words in the video, "runs counter to all that we stand for at SUNY Buffalo State." → Read More
Music instructors push for changes to band and orchestra restrictions
Music educators from across Western New York want the state to change the restrictions. → Read More
Black American Sign Language gains new interest thanks to TikTok app
Dr. Joseph Hill from the Rochester Institute of Technology is using the renewed interest to help preserve the language. → Read More
Women are feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic more
New numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor shows 2.5 million women left the workforce last year. → Read More
Women are feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic more
New numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor shows 2.5 million women left the workforce last year. → Read More
For communities of color, there's still uncertainty about the vaccine
Black and brown communities cite historical mistreatment by medical professionals as part of their hesitancy about the COVID vaccine. → Read More
Hispanic and Latino business owners are trying to keep their doors open
A recent report shows the pandemic has been especially difficult for business owners from diverse backgrounds. → Read More
Young Hispanic and Latino voters are pushing for increased voter turnout
Organizations like the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY are encouraging their communities to get engaged. → Read More
Buffalo Public Schools is offering to help students talk about race
Student support staff are available to address the concerns students have while discussing current events. → Read More
Parents and students protest outside of Williamsville School District
Parents and students say the actions taken by the district and district leaders is unacceptable. → Read More
Bars, restaurants prepare for unprecedented Bills home opener
Sports bars that would normally get traffic on game day have a new strategy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Orchard Park Central School District begins finalizing reopening plans
The superintendent says the draft on the website is being finalized before submission on Friday. → Read More
Coping with stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic
Local mental health experts recommend finding small ways to take a break when outside circumstances seem overwhelming. → Read More
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park to reopen Wednesday
Exhibits and tour routes have been adjusted to accommodate social distancing. Visitors will be required to wear masks. → Read More
LGBTQ Community discusses the Black Lives Matter Movement
Local advocates say there has been some progress, but there is still work to be done. → Read More