One might imagine a person would need to be in top shape and able to pass a number of strenuous tests to be considered for military service. However, it might be surprising to learn more than 70 percent of people between the age of 17 and 24 would not qualify for military service. Continue reading
Food insecurity is an issue some college students can experience when faced with the choice between paying rent, purchasing a required textbook or buying food. At Buffalo State, Milligan’s Food Pantry attempts to address student hunger. Continue reading
Human trafficking has long been an issue in western New York, but it has garnered a lot more attention the last 10 years. Over the last decade, the International Institute in Buffalo reports they have assisted roughly 1,200 victims, ranging in age from 9 to 81. In 2016 alone, there were 96 reported human trafficking cases in Erie County, with many of those involving forced prostitution. Continue reading
A western New York inventor and entrepreneur has created a device, intended to limit distracted driving, which she says can provide parents “peace of mind.” Christian Johnson, a Buffalo native, created the Driver Watchdog, which allows users to monitor all activity around their car through an app on their mobile device. Continue reading
This week on the Buffalo Review (March 16), we covered net neutrality, robots in the workforce, foods that may prevent cancer and the Buffalo State track and field team. Continue reading
Easter is quickly approaching and a pet store in Amherst has generated some controversy by allowing families to “rent-a-chick” for a short time during the holiday season. Steve Lane, owner of Steve’s Wonderful World of Pets, operates a program, which allows families to rent a baby chicken for a two week period before it’s donated to a local farm. Continue reading
Elmwood Avenue has been a thriving commercial district for many years but recently there has been concern over the large number of vacant store fronts along the strip. From Forest Avenue to Allen Street there are now 30 vacant storefronts along the Elmwood strip, which accounts for a 17 percent vacancy rate. Continue reading
The city of Buffalo is offering opportunities for anyone looking to become a firefighter, as the city’s firefighter exam is being offered in 2018. The test, which is only offered every four years, will be administered May 1 and applications must be submitted by April 9. Thus, the department’s recruitment campaign, entitled “Move up the ladder,” is underway. Continue reading
After yet another school shooting took place within the first few months of 2018, many are discussing ways to prevent these tragedies from happening in the future. This is the eighth school shooting this year that has resulted in injury or death, which has rocked the country and sparked intense political debate about gun control. Continue reading
The Anne Frank Project at SUNY Buffalo State has teamed up with Lafayette International High School to help improve methods of learning through the use of body movement. The project has featured roughly 100 visits to local schools and organizations, including permanent residency at Lafayette. Continue reading
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