Feeling connected to others means youths less likely to engage in risky behaviors
     Social scientists refer to our connections with others as "social integration," a powerful factor in
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Community News
     Satish K. Tripathi of Amherst, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University at Buffalo, has received an honorary doctor of science degree from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad in Allahabad, India. Tripathi was a guest speaker about information
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Assault rifle found in vehicle during traffic stop
     Amherst Police Officer Nick Scioli, assisted by Officer Tim Carney, has arrested a man who reportedly possessed an automatic assault rifle in his vehicle.
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Town Board to authorize study about storm
     Council Member Daniel Ward on Monday called for a study of the Oct. 12-13 winter storm cleanup efforts in the Town of Amherst.
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Brennan's Men's Wear to close by end of year
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
     A Buffalo-area tradition dating back to 1915 will come to an end this year.
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Mauro achieves rank of captain in Navy
     Lance Mauro of Williamsville has been promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was recognized during a recent ceremony.
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Judge Farrell named to state association
     Amherst Town Justice Mark G. Farrell was recently sworn in as president-elect of the New York State Magistrates Association at its 97th annual conference and advanced training session held at the Nevele Resort and Country Club in Ellenville, N.Y.
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Community Day at Bon-Ton benefits non-profit groups
     Bon-Ton planned its semi-annual Community Day, a fundraising event, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Northtown Plaza, 3135-3159 Sheridan Drive and Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road.
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CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE
     Bob Shabala of Williamsville, left, and Debbie York of Williamsville help Emma Shabala, 8, left, and Shania York, 8, unload cans and bottles for the SS. Peter and Paul School can and bottle drive held Saturday, Nov. 4. The school is located at 5480 Main St. in Williamsville.
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Village of Williamsville News
     The following events will take place at Village Hall, 5565 Main St.
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Amh erst / Willi ams ville Library News
     The following events will take place at Clearfield Library, 770
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SILENT AUCTION
     Joan Gamler, left, attended the Women Interested in Cystic Health silent auction last month at the Brookfield Country Club. She is pictured with Nancy DiPasquale and Kay Lorenzo.
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NOW THAT'S ART
     Sarah Hunt and Austin Borek, both Amherst High School students, attended the Burchfield Nature and Arts Center. They discussed the "Colors of Autumn" photography show.
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