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at a dedication ceremony in memory of Robert Wilmers, the former chairman and CEO of M&T Bank. Wilmers was an avid bike rider before his death in 2017. His family and the bank put his bike on permanent display at the Seneca One Tower in Buffalo. go to the Donate page.

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Rizzo-Choi Named to the Institute's Advisory Board "I am honored to serve as an advisory board member of the newly launched Institute for Immigrant Integration Research & Policy. New York has always excelled at welcoming immigrants and refugees into our state," said Rizzo-Choi. "At the International Institute of Buffalo, we have over 100 years of experience integrating immigrants and refugees…

The International Institute of Buffalo hosted a visit by the US Department of State’s Kiera Berdinner and Kristina Morelli, New York State Refugee Coordinator, to discuss issues ranging from the recent settlement of Afghan refugees in Western New York to community resettlement collaborations. Also participating were representatives from Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Jericho Road Community Health Center, Jewish Family Services…