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Buffalo State alum Mayor Byron Brown won Buffalo's democratic primary.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Re-Imagining of Buffalo, by Mayor Byron Brown

Mayor Byron W. Brown, Special to The Record May 12, 2017

I was recently asked to be a guest lecturer at a history class taught by North District Common Councilmember Joseph Golombek at Buffalo State College. He suggested I talk about how my Administration has...

Writer and Buffalo State alum Dan Szczesny has published five books including a collection of short stories and a book of poems. He's currently on his first Western New York book tour.

Buffalo State alum and travel writer returns to Buffalo for first area book tour

Nadiya Roache, Staff Writer May 10, 2017

After experiencing adventures such as living atop Mount Washington, getting married in Nepal and exploring the vast Alaskan landscape, writer and SUNY Buffalo State alum Dan Szczesny will be returning...

The revitalization of downtown Buffalo is one of many reasons why more and more Buffalo expats are returning home.

Why people are returning to their Buffalo roots

Francesca Bond, Social Media Editor May 9, 2017

Chances are, if you live in Buffalo, you’ve heard the adage before -- “Everyone always comes back.” What is it that brings people back to Buffalo? Is it family? Food? The fact that winter lasts...

"Justice for Meech" is a 4:04 mini-documentary aiming to change the tainted narrative surrounding the February death of Wardell "Meech" Davis.

“Justice for Meech” offers alternative narrative on death of Wardel “Meech” Davis

Dan Almasi, Executive Editor May 4, 2017

When Tito Ruiz was 13 years old, he was slammed against the hood of a Buffalo Police squad car while running home to meet curfew because he “fit the description” of a suspect the police were seeking. When...

Highlighting the redevelopment of the Richardson-Olmsted Complex is Hotel Henry, an urban resort conference center that opened on April 30. The innovative hotel and conference center embraces the architectural legacy of the Richardson-Olmsted Complex while implementing modern redesign. Roughly one-third of the Richardson Olmsted Complex has been dedicated to Hotel Henry.

Hotel Henry to continue historic connection between Buffalo State and Richardson-Olmsted Complex

Edwin J. Viera, Columnist May 1, 2017

In 1870, architect Henry Hobson Richardson in collaboration with landscape planner Fredrick Law Olmsted designed what was going to become the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. The entire structure would...

Student-athletes are much different today than there were in year's past. The change, however, doesn't correlate with Buffalo State athletics.

Multiple-sport athletes still around at Buffalo State

Francis Boeck, Associate Sports Editor April 28, 2017

In a world where the best athletes in high school are expected to specialize in single sport, the multiple-sport athlete at the collegiate level has now become a dinosaur. Some of the greatest professional...

Albright-Knox to receive largest artist donation in its history

Albright-Knox to receive largest artist donation in its history

Reuben Wolf, Arts Editor April 25, 2017

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery announced Tuesday that it will be entrusted with the entire estate of the one of the most influential artists of the 1960s, Marisol. “Marisol helped define the 1960s...

Buffalo State Dance Association performs 'Circle Dance in the Round' this week

Buffalo State Dance Association performs ‘Circle Dance in the Round’ this week

Francesca Bond, Social Media Editor April 25, 2017

The Buffalo State Dance Association will perform “Circle Dance in the Round” from April 26-29 in the Donald Savage Flexible Theater. This show will be different from previous Dance Association shows...

PHOTO GALLERY: Runway 10 "Remember Imagine" Fashion Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Runway 10 “Remember Imagine” Fashion Show

Francesca Bond, Social Media Editor April 24, 2017

Buffalo State’s fashion department held their 10th annual Runway show Saturday night in the Sports Arena to the largest crowd yet. The show included student collections, senior collections, and...

Students and community members band together to advocate for homelessness and hunger awareness at 2016's Sleep Out.

Sleep Out for Hunger and Homelessness sheds light on under-recognized community issue

Dan Almasi, Executive Editor April 24, 2017

NYPIRG’s annual Sleep Out for Hunger and Homelessness event aims to “speak out about the epidemic of hunger and homelessness in the Buffalo community.” Homelessness is a big issue that’s not...

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