Emma McElligott

Buffalo

Journalist at Trill Mag

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Articles

East Aurora resident joins US Club Soccer’s National Team

3 weeks ago | eastaurorabee.com | Emma McElligott

This month, East Aurora Middle Schooler Marley Skalski is conquering a new field more than 4,000 miles away. Skalski, a 13-year-old soccer player from East Aurora, is one of only 18 female athletes in her age group across the country to be selected for the prestigious US Club Soccer id2 National Selection team. The team will compete in France through […]
Orchard Park resident raising funds for cancer research

3 weeks ago | orchardparkbee.com | Emma McElligott

For Orchard Park resident Benjamin Schafer, running isn’t just about personal achievement, it’s about making a difference. On April 21, he’ll participate in the 129th Boston Marathon as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team, dedicating each mile to raising funds for cancer research. Schafer, a 2015 graduate of Orchard Park High School, is no stranger to big goals. […]
The COMMA Fine Art Gallery relocates to Orchard Park

1 month ago | orchardparkbee.com | Emma McElligott

The COMMA Fine Art Gallery will open its new location in Orchard Park with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at 3915 N. Buffalo St., in the Rider Frames and Gallery building. After the lease for the original gallery building in East Aurora ended, the team found a way to continue its support for […]
Cleveland Hill gives proposed 2025-2026 budget update

1 month ago | cheektowagabee.com | Emma McElligott

The Cleveland Hill Board of Education furthered their discussion of the proposed 2025-26 budget at their meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19. This budget presentation covered the tax cap calculation, tax levy since the cap and revenue estimation for the next school year. The update includes a calculated tax cap of 2.0%, which is lower than the consumer price index of 2.95%.
Former Orchard Park resident to pedal 2,941 miles across the United States

1 month ago | orchardparkbee.com | Emma McElligott

Dan Blake, a 66-year-old military veteran, will set out on a 2,941-mile bicycle riding journey across the United States to raise funds and awareness for Stroke Onward, an organization dedicated to supporting stroke survivors and their families. Blake’s ride will begin in San Diego, California, where he will dip his back tire in the Pacific Ocean before starting in the […]
Maryvale partners with National Education Equity Lab

2 months ago | cheektowagabee.com | Emma McElligott

Maryvale School District plans to collaborate with the National Education Equity Lab to create new pathways for students to earn college credit. At the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, Superintendent Joseph D’Angelo discussed the partnership and questioned, “How do we meet the diverse needs of students with the budget limitations we face?”After the Great Recession, school districts faced significant budget cuts.
Celebrating Black History Month at the Broadway Market

2 months ago | cheektowagabee.com | Emma McElligott

To celebrate the diversity and rich history of the community, the Broadway Market is hosting 30 additional popup vendors and live musical performances each Saturday throughout Black History Month. While the market has held a Black history celebration for several years, the addition of live music over the past four years has made the event even more engaging for visitors.
Cleve Hill Board of Education discusses 2025-2026 budgets

2 months ago | cheektowagabee.com | Emma McElligott

The Board of Education proposed a range of improvements for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on school facilities, athletics, technology and data support services. At the Feb. 5 board of education meeting, each department gave a presentation of their 2025-26 proposed budget to board members. Building and grounds improvements for the 2025-26 school year include temporarily filling the maintenance mechanic helper position with an assistant director of facilities.
Celebrating Black History Month at the Broadway Market

2 months ago | orchardparkbee.com | Emma McElligott |Tracey Morgan

To celebrate the diversity and rich history of the community, the Broadway Market is hosting 30 additional pop-up vendors and live musical performances each Saturday throughout Black History Month. While the market has held a Black history celebration for several years, the addition of live music over the past four years has made the event even more engaging for visitors. […]
Board mulls restoring deputy highway superintendent position

2 months ago | cheektowagabee.com | Emma McElligott

Despite the Cheektowaga Town Board’s unanimous decision in December 2023 to abolish the deputy highway superintendent position, the board is considering whether to reinstate the role, which had been part of the town’s operations since 1964. In 2023, the town board voted to eliminate funding for the deputy position, which had cost the town approximately $90,000 annually, not including benefits. Supervisor Brian Nowak felt that the paid role was no longer justifiable.