SUNY Erie is a
public
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community college
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with three campuses in western
New York
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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that serve residents in and near
Erie County.
It is part of the
State University of New York
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(SUNY) system and has locations in
Williamsville (North Campus),
Buffalo (City Campus within
Old Post Office), and
Orchard Park (South Campus).
The school's athletic teams are the
Erie Kats. Athletic facilities include
Burt Flickinger Center on the City Campus and West Herr Stadium on the South Campus.
Notable alumni
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Antwon Burton, professional football player
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Ryan Ciminelli, professional bowler
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Arthur Eve
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, former Deputy Speaker of the
New York State Assembly
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Jody Fortson
Joseph Demarius "Jody" Fortson Jr. (born December 7, 1995) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Valdosta State after transferring from Erie Community College, and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as ...
, professional football player
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Joel Giambra, former
county executive of Erie County, New York
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Mickey Harmon, artist
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Dean Evan Hart, optometrist
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Norman McCombs, businessman
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"Baby" Joe Mesi, professional
boxer
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Michael Norwood
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Norwood is one-half of the musical duo The Singing Cops with fellow officer Armonde "Moe" Badger, and they were contesta ...
, basketball player
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Pat Occhiuto,
professional soccer player
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Michele Ragusa, actress
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Christopher Scanlon, mayor of
Buffalo, New York
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India Walton, former candidate for mayor of
Buffalo, New York
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John Wojcik,
professional baseball
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player
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Two-year colleges in the United States
Education in Buffalo, New York
Universities and colleges established in 1946
Universities and colleges in Erie County, New York
1946 establishments in New York (state)
NJCAA schools
Community colleges in New York (state)