News and Events

The NYS School for the Blind special events, awards, retirements, and news releases.

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Current School New

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March 18, 2008 - Daily News

For blind students, governor is inspiring By Tom Rivers

"David Paterson is serving as a powerful role model for New York state, sending a clear message that has nothing to do with politics ... Paterson’s achievements will give the Batavia students and staff added motivation to keep working hard ..." read the full article ->

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March 13, 2008 - Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle:

Paterson inspires pride at School for the Blind in Batavia by Jim Mandelaro

BATAVIA — News that David Paterson will become the first legally blind governor in U.S. history was met with pride at the New York State School for the Blind. read more

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Past Press Releases
featuring NYSSB in the News

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March 13, 2008 - Daily News:
Fundraiser is good for the Spirit by Joanne Beck
"It began as an earnest effort to help out a dog in need. A month later, that effort broke all predictions ... rais[ing] more than $1,000 to help Spirit ..." read more

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March 12th, 2008 featured on R News Show:
Blind Students React to New Gov. by Leah George
Students at New York's only state-operated school for the blind told R News it inspired them to learn the state would soon have its first legally blind governor. read more

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February 28, 2008 - the Poughkeepsie Journal
Prematurely born teen defies odds by Larry Hertz
"... a lot of people have used the word "miracle" to describe Amtoj Aujla. Born at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie four months prematurely... The doctors told us when he was born to hope for the best and prepare for the worst, and that's what we been doing for 16 years now. He learns things every day. He's amazing." read more

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Feb. 16, 2008 - Daily News
What's Going on at School for Blind is shocking! by Scott De Smit
- Commentary by Amber Kane, owner of Autism Connections read more

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Feb. 13, 2008 - Daily News
Students' sweet fundraiser will benefit a dog with Spirit by Joanne Beck
"There was something kind of neat about School for the Blind students assisting a visually impaired dog ..." read more

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Feb. 11. 2008
Academic competition for blind students makes debut in Batavia by Scott DeSmit

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November 2007
Educator of the Week: Tom Wigton WGRZ-TV (Channel 2, Buffalo, NY)

During November 2007, our own Tom Wigton was featured as the educator for the week on WGRZ-TV (Channel 2, Buffalo, NY) throughout the western New York viewing area. Congratulations Tom!