Maria Pawelczyk

BTPM Intern

Maria Pawelczyk is a BTPM NPR 2026 summer intern and a third-year SUNY Oswego journalism student. A Western New York native, she is part of the SUNY Institute for Local News program.

Local

Buffalo Zoo welcomes new family of lemurs, highlights conservation efforts

Maria Pawelczyk

Five black-and-white ruffed lemurs have started their new journey at the Buffalo Zoo.
Local

Dion Dawkins teams up with AAA, Feeding America to promote food donation campaign

Maria Pawelczyk

The event had fans lining up to donate food and get an autograph from Dawkins as a part of AAA’s national "Fuel Hope, Fight Hunger" initiative with Feeding America. This event focused on collecting non-perishable items to support families in need throughout the region.
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Erie County raises new flags at Naval and Military Park ahead of Flag Day

Maria Pawelczyk

Flag Day celebrations began Wednesday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park with the annual raising of new flags, donated by the county.