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"WNY Schools Benefit from NYS Emergency Declaration as Lake-Effect Snow Piles Up"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Several school districts in Western New York, including Buffalo Public Schools and West Seneca, have been closed for a fifth consecutive day due to heavy snowfall. With concerns about the impact on the academic year, it's been revealed that New York State law allows relief from the 180-day rule when schools close under a governor's state of emergency declaration, which is currently in effect until February 11. This provision provides some relief for districts facing multiple snow days and ensures that decisions to close schools are made with safety as the top priority.

"Reporter Revisits the Joy of Snow Days in Nostalgic Discovery"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville

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In 1981, reporter Ann Reskin embraced the joy of snow days by joining children in various winter activities, including sledding, building snowmen, having snowball fights, and making snow angels. Despite her playful antics, she also interviewed the kids about their favorite part of a snow day. The reporter's lighthearted approach to rediscovering the magic of snow days captured the essence of childhood winter fun.