Officially a Rooney After a Long Wait

“Hi, I’m Reni Rooney! I was adopted!” Having been with Terri and Brendan Rooney since she was three months old, Reni knew that she was a part of their family. Now four years old, Reni would sometimes ask why her last name was not the same as theirs. Since her adoption on September 9, though,…
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A Skype Adoption has Unexpected Benefit

It was not how they always pictured it, but that did not matter to Emily and John Murphy as they adopted 3-year-old T.J. on September 2. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the adoption itself was delayed by several months and had to take place over Skype, an online teleconference service. Though an out-of-the-ordinary experience, the…
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Young Man at Morey House Starts at ECC

“Evan* is a little shy at first, a little quiet,” said Roemello White, Case Planner at Morey House. “But once you get him warmed up and talking about his passions, he lights up.” Recently gaining admission at Erie Community College, Evan will be able to continue pursuing his dreams. Evan is a 20-year-old young man…
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The Stanley G. Falk School Reopens for the School Year

When the Stanley G. Falk School doors opened on Tuesday morning, the school was ready for its students and staff to return. Click here to see the full story as reported by WIVB-TV News 4. Each classroom includes six students, one teacher, and one teacher aide. While this might be a different appearance for some…
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Stress and Anxiety on the Rise Amid Pandemic

When is the last time you took a moment to ask yourself how you are feeling? According to a recent report by the CDC, over 40% of adults over the age of 18 reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition resulting from the pandemic, including symptoms of anxiety or depression. The same…
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