Who decides to read during National Banned Books Week
National Banned Books Week highlights readers right to choose sparking debate over parental control and First Amendment rights. West Seneca Public Library Director emphasizes libraries as open spaces while noting bans surge in 2023 and 2024 fueled by parents and groups. The district policy allows objections to instructional materials while preserving access to controversial content.
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American Library Association
Robert Alessi
West Seneca Public Library
Buffalo and
Erie County Public
United States
West Seneca
Alessi
Buffalolib.org
New York
Lisa Krueger
Library Media Center
Boarddocs.com
Wscs
Board
Nsf
Specialist Peter J. Loretto Jr Memorial Bridge Named
A bridge on State Route 75 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Eden is named the Specialist Peter J. Loretto Jr. Memorial Bridge honoring Vietnam veteran and long serving public official. Loretto served in Germany 1966 to 1968, led Eden highway work for 33 years, helped form county mutual aid and spent 48 years as Langford New Oregon Fire Department volunteer, rising to chief. He died October 8, 2016.
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Eighteen Mile Creek
Eden
Peter J. Loretto, Jr
Loretto
Germany
Erie County Association of Highway Superintendents
Langford-New Oregon Fire Department
Walk to End Alzheimer's Buffalo Walk Details
The Alzheimer's Association invites Erie County residents to join the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday at Buffalo Outer Harbor. Registration opens 9:30 a.m. with ceremonies starting 11 a.m. The event features a Promise Garden, color coded flowers, Kids Zone, refreshments, a large raffle and entertainment along the route. Participants register at act.alz.org/Buffalo/ for updates.
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The
Alzheimer’s Association
Erie County
Buffalo
Outer Harbor
Alz
Child Car Seat Use Drops After Age Three
AAA data show five year crash trend, indicating decline in child seat and booster use once children reach three despite ongoing safety needs. Tips for proper securing available at exchange.aaa.com safety pages. Community contact options provided for Lancaster or Depew events or business leads.
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AAA
Exchange
Aaa.com
Lancaster
Depew
Beenews
James Sinner
Main St
Buffalo
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Canisius High School
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CHS
Canisiushigh.org
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