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May 29
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Carl Djerassi: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing scientist Dr. Carl Djerassi. Carl Djerassi was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1923. Born to physician parents, he spent his first five years in Bulgaria before moving back to…
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May 28
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Jan Koum: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Jan Koum, co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp. Jan Borysovych Koum was born on February 24, 1976, near Kyiv, when Ukraine was a communist country influenced by the Soviet Union.…
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May 21
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IIB Welcomes 16 New Americans from 11 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 16 New Americans from 11 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Southtowns Family YMCA. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo, El Salvador, Israel, Pakistan, Philippines, Tajikistan. Click here to learn more about…
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May 19
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William Steinberg: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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  In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight William Steinberg, former music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO). William Steinberg was born Hans Wilhelm Steinberg in Cologne, Germany, on August 1, 1899. As a child, Steinberg…
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May 18
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Rizzo-Choi Named to 2026 Nonprofit Trailblazer List

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Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi was among the non-profit leaders honored statewide for their exemplary work.  City & State, a media organization that covers New York’s local and state politics and policy, named Rizzo-Choi as part of its list of 2026 Nonprofit Trailblazers. According to City & State, Nonprofit Trailblazers recognizes "leaders who have dedicated their careers and lives to making…
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May 08
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S. Z. Sakall: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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S. Z. Sakall, born Jakab Grünwald on February 2, 1883, in Budapest, Hungary, was one of six siblings. His father worked as a sculptor. Sakall discovered an early passion for theatre, demonstrated by the vaudeville-style shows he wrote as a schoolboy. He launched his professional career on stages in Budapest and Vienna, quickly becoming popular in both opera and comedy.…
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May 06
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IIB Welcomes 20 New Americans from 12 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 20 New Americans from 12 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Dominican Republic, Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Click here to learn more about…
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Apr 29
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Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight prolific inventor, Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah. Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah was born in Lebanon in 1894. He displayed considerable intellectual abilities as a child. His commitment to his studies earned…
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Apr 22
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Laila Lalami: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight writer and educator Laila Lalami. Laila Lalami was born in 1968 in Rabat, Morocco, to a family of devoted readers. From an early age, Laila’s parents emphasized the…
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