SUNY Erie is a

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with three campuses in western

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that serve residents in and near Erie County. It is part of the

State University of New York The State University of New York (SUNY, , ) is a system of public colleges and universities in the State of New York. It is one of the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States. Led by ...

(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 The Erie Kats are 14 teams representing Erie Community College in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, bowling, soccer, and swimming & diving. Men's sports include baseball, football, and ice hockey. Women's sports incl ...

. Athletic facilities include Burt Flickinger Center on the City Campus and West Herr Stadium on the South Campus.

Notable alumni

* Antwon Burton, professional football player *

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, professional bowler *

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, former Deputy Speaker of the

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* Jody Fortson, professional football player * Joel Giambra, former

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of Erie County, New York * Dean Evan Hart, optometrist * Norman McCombs, businessman * "Baby" Joe Mesi, professional boxer * Pat Occhiuto, professional soccer player *

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, actress * India Walton, former candidate for mayor of

Buffalo, New York Buffalo is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of New York (behind only New York City) and the seat of Erie County. It is at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of the Niagara River, and is across the Canadian border from Sou ...

* John Wojcik,

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player

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* {{authority control * Two-year colleges in the United States Education in Buffalo, New York SUNY community colleges Educational institutions established in 1946 Universities and colleges in Erie County, New York 1946 establishments in New York (state) NJCAA athletics