Bocce Tournament
Frankie Thompson
Frankie Thompson
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Frankie Thompson is an education reporter with over 4 years of experience focusing on Buffalo's schools and educational policy. A proud graduate of Buffalo State College, Frankie started their career at a local nonprofit news organization, where they developed a passion for advocating for educational equity. Frankie aims to highlight the stories of students and educators in his coverage.
More from Frankie →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM · 1 min read
Ben Leslie and Stacey Nelson share a laugh during the Unified Champion Schools Unified Bocce Tournament hosted by Special Olympics New York at Sahlen's Sports Park in Elma on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)