Westminster, Enterprise charters sue Buffalo Public Schools over forced closings By Mike McAndrew and Mary B. Pasciak May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Kindergartener Maurice Johnson works on a story project at Westminster Community Charter School in Buffalo on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Robert Kirkham / Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mike McAndrew and Mary B. 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