Sheila Rayam

3 weeks ago | rochester.edu | Sheila Rayam

Winners of the prestigious national honor pursue research careers in science, mathematics, and engineering. Four University of Rochester students—Maria Ahmed ’26, Wimeth Dissanayake ’26, Aashay Mardikar ’26, and Marvin Wu ’26—have been selected as 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholars. This year’s class marks the second time that Rochester has had a record four recipients in a single year.

Sep 13, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Sheila Rayam

A new lineup of comics and puzzles debuts today in The Buffalo News, and we’re thrilled to have you take a look. You’ll notice our refresh includes bringing back beloved comics, adding features that might be brand new to you and replacing others that were previously in our pages. Our new print portfolio is loaded with favorite classics “Blondie,” “Beetle Bailey” and others, as well as a new Sheffer Crossword, King Classic Sudoku and more.

Apr 27, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Sheila Rayam

I remember stepping outside my home one morning in June and thinking that the air smelled like someone was cooking on the grill at 8:30 a.m. I quickly learned that the smell of smoke in the air was from Canadian wildfires. The prevailing winds that pushed smoke and soot from Canada to Buffalo and across New York State was one of the biggest environment and health stories of 2023. For a few weeks, smoky air and hazy skies were the top topic of conversation and a big source of worry.

Apr 7, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Sheila Rayam

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Feb 24, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Sheila Rayam

Many cities in the U.S. live with constant reminders of a booming industrial past, and Buffalo is no exception. Behemoth buildings that once housed bustling factories and multilevel department stores sat empty for decades on the city and suburban streets they called home. Today, some of the ghosts of Buffalo’s industrial past are an important part of the revitalization of the Buffalo Niagara region.