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education1 month ago•3 min saved

Amherst's Hampshire College to Close Permanently, Alumni Call It an Irreplaceable Loss

Hampshire College in Amherst will permanently close after the fall semester due to long‑running financial pressures and enrollment declines; the president says the college no longer has the resources to sustain full operations, and students will be assisted to finish their degrees at Hampshire or partner institutions. Alumni such as Ken Burns call the closure an incalculable loss, though they note the school’s ethos and impact will continue through its graduates.

via CBS News|

#amherst #college-closure #education

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Surprising Lack of Awareness for College Football Game in Buffalo"

A college football game between Liberty and Buffalo in Buffalo, New York, went unnoticed as the stadium remained empty, highlighting the lack of interest in college football in the area. With Buffalo being 0-2 and the Northeast generally showing more enthusiasm for professional sports, the scene raises questions about the future of the program. Meanwhile, Liberty leads 24-14 at halftime, suggesting that the few fans who did not attend the game may not be missing much.

via Outkick|

#amherst #attendance #buffalo

business2 years ago•4 min saved

"Zetti's Pizza Faces Second Closure as New York State Seizes Buffalo Restaurant"

Zetti's Pizza & Pasta in Amherst, New York, has been shut down by the state Department of Taxation and Finance for the second time in seven months due to unpaid taxes. The restaurant, known for its New York-style pizza, has faced financial issues for over a decade, with multiple closures and tax warrants filed against the owner, John Fusco. Despite efforts to resolve the tax debt, the department seized the restaurant abruptly, leaving Fusco and his representative surprised. Fusco is now exploring options to reopen the restaurant, but full payment of the outstanding taxes is required by the state.

via Buffalo News|

#amherst #business #financial-issues