Lt. Craig Lehner Scholarship

10/14/2025

As Mayor of the City of Buffalo, I join our entire community in honoring and remembering the life and legacy of Lt. Craig Lehner — a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on this day in 2017.

Lt. Lehner served the Buffalo Police Department and our city with unmatched courage, professionalism, and heart — as an officer, K9 handler, member of the Underwater Recovery Team, soldier, and friend. His dedication to protecting others and his love for this community will never be forgotten.

Today and always, we remember his service, his sacrifice, and the lasting impact he made on Buffalo.

07/18/2025

Thank you to Buffalo Police Commissioner Alphonso Wright, Mayor Christopher Scanlon, Liuetenant Karen Turello and all of the Western NY men and women in law enforcement who made this brave young man's day a special one.
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Buffalo police gave a 12-year-old boy from Pennsylvania a day to remember as he became an officer for the day.

02/06/2025

Thank you again to Cal Harte and the Cheektowaga Police Department for their donation to the scholarship fund! Craig's sister, Donna, went and met them at the station and got a full tour!!

12/30/2024

Congratulations and best of luck on the statewide nomination of one of our local favorite Restaurants; "Osteria 166" which is a sustaining donor to the Lt Craig Lehner Scholarship via the annual meatball streetbrawl event.

From delivering community meals during covid to donating to several nonprofit causes yearly, We are so thankful for the impact that they've had in the WNY community and encourage everyone to vote using the link!

We are proud to announce that Osteria 166 has been nominated for a RISE award, a State-wide award focused on community impact! PLEASE VOTE FOR US! Voting ends January 3.

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12/29/2024

Our most recent Lt. Craig Lehner Scholarship recipient requested a tour of Buffalo police Department's headquarters building and it was granted plus alot more. Mohamed was taken on a tour of Buffalo Police Headquarters, B district station house, Erie County Crime analysis center and Erie County CPS emergency dispatch and was provided an invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand what each does, straight from the men and women working in each unit/department visited.

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10/20/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Lt. Craig Lehner Scholarship recipient Mohamed Mohamed of East high school!

The scholarship was created to help those wanting to go into careers of criminal justice, law, and political science.

10/19/2024

We're excited to announce that we have officially selected a recipient for the 2024 Lt. Craig Lehner Scholarship!

This year's awardee will be announced during a ceremony tomorrow in observation of Lt Lehner's end of watch and celebration of his life, service and legacy.


https://buffalopal.com/lieutenant-craig-lehner-scholarship-fund-page/

10/13/2024

On October 13, 2017, Officer Craig Lehner went into the water at Broderick Park at 12:45 p.m.

A community would mourn the loss of an outstanding son, brother, officer, friend, soldier and hero.

This month we will remember and honor the legacy of Lt Craig Lehner with the awarding of his scholarship to ensure that quality young men and women who pursue careers in criminal justice, law and political science fields receive support and encouragement to experience their dreams and positively impact our WNY community just as Craig had.

We will never forget. We will always remember.



https://buffalopal.com/lieutenant-craig-lehner-scholarship-fund-page/

05/13/2024

Previous scholarship winner, Jordan, has graduated with her Associates degree!! Next up? Bachelors!!!

01/06/2024

Check out this great opportunity for youth to become certified Lifeguards from Buffalo Police Athletic League of Buffalo, Inc. !!!

ENROLL & REGISTER The curriculum to become a certified lifeguard has been developed under the guidance of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, a group of nationally recognized experts …

11/11/2023

Please share and encourage any local graduating high school students heading into college for criminal justice and criminal justice related, law or political science majors to apply for the scholarship!

Donations specifically for the Lt. Craig Lehner Scholarship to support the next generation of youth leaders in Law and law enforcement and Buffalo PAL's extensive youth services and programming, are both available on the PAL website!

Buffalo Police Athletic League of Buffalo, Inc. Craig lehner scholarship page:
https://buffalopal.com/lieutenant-craig-lehner-scholarship-fund-page/

Application:

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