COVID-19 Coverage UB: Study shows that, for long COVID, lithium aspartate at low doses is ineffective, but higher doses may be promising Oct. 2nd, 2024 6:40 pm Hochul encourages New Yorkers to get new COVID-19 vaccine as students return to school & respiratory illness season begins Sep. 4th, 2024 4:25 pm Hochul updates New Yorkers on recent increase in COVID-19 activity Jul. 8th, 2024 10:50 am Study: Researchers use big data to establish long COVID subtypes based on more than 250,000 VA patients Jun. 24th, 2024 10:10 am Catholic Health hosts free monthly COVID support group Oct. 4th, 2023 9:15 am UBMD Internal Medicine launches Western New York's first long COVID center Oct. 3rd, 2023 12:40 pm Hochul updates New Yorkers on new COVID-19 vaccine, urges precautions as cases rise Sep. 13th, 2023 9:45 pm As academic year begins, Hochul makes COVID-19 tests & masks available to schools to keep students safe Sep. 5th, 2023 5:45 pm Following reports of new variant, Hochul announces new steps for protection against COVID-19, as summer hospitalizations rise Aug. 29th, 2023 4:20 pm National Immunization Awareness Month: Hochul encourages New Yorkers to stay up to date on vaccines as school returns, fall nears Aug. 11th, 2023 4:05 pm 2023 Western New York Healthcare Hero Awards seeks entries Jul. 5th, 2023 8:00 pm NYS Department of Labor announces banking security enhancements for unemployment insurance recipients Jun. 26th, 2023 5:15 pm Attorney general's health care helpline recovers more than $1.5 million in restitution & savings for New Yorkers Jun. 6th, 2023 9:55 am Empire State Development: $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit program applications extended to Sept. 30 Jun. 5th, 2023 1:00 pm Post-COVID, New York sends health insurance notice May. 16th, 2023 12:20 pm Federal COVID-19 emergency declaration ends - now what? May. 11th, 2023 10:30 am Higgins marks full reopening of US-Canada border with push to ease travel & grow tourism May. 11th, 2023 8:50 am Post-pandemic, UB business students rebuild free tax service program May. 11th, 2023 7:00 am Erie County Department of Health concludes monthly COVID-19 data updates May. 5th, 2023 12:55 pm Hochul: More than $8 million in awards through NYS Biodefense Commercialization Fund May. 5th, 2023 12:40 pm Higgins confirms US to lift COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Canadian border on May 11 May. 1st, 2023 4:45 pm Niagara Falls: Restaino announces proposed funding for Schoellkopf Health Center air sterilization project Apr. 17th, 2023 11:05 am Big data study refutes anti-vax blood clot claims about COVID-19 vaccines Apr. 14th, 2023 11:15 am Study reveals insights on COVID-19 pandemic-related drinking and mental health Apr. 3rd, 2023 7:10 pm DiNapoli announces review of NYS Health Department's progress in addressing 'nursing home pandemic failures' Mar. 29th, 2023 7:35 pm WNY Vaccine Hound to shut down Feb. 28 after two-year run of success Feb. 24th, 2023 5:00 pm HUD FHA helped 73,700 New York homeowners stay in their homes during pandemic Feb. 17th, 2023 3:10 pm Memorial Medical Center: Universal masking policy remains in effect Feb. 14th, 2023 12:05 pm February session will focus on long COVID Feb. 6th, 2023 7:00 am ECDOH to end COVID-19 testing, vaccine clinics at Jesse Nash Health Center Jan. 23rd, 2023 2:30 pm Omicron caused fewer cases of MIS-C in children than delta and they were milder, says new study based on 2021-22 data Jan. 20th, 2023 10:55 am NYS Department of Health updates New Yorkers on XBB.1.5 variant, now comprising over 50% of COVID cases in state Jan. 6th, 2023 4:35 pm Could low-dose lithium treat long COVID? UB launches clinical trial to find out Jan. 6th, 2023 4:10 pm Higgins: $6.4 million-plus for Western New York health centers Jan. 5th, 2023 9:25 pm COVID-19 and the holidays: UB experts weigh in on how to stay safe Dec. 14th, 2022 11:55 am Catholic Health hosts free monthly COVID-19 support group Dec. 12th, 2022 1:45 pm NCDOH: Extremely high numbers of flu cases & increase in cases much earlier than typical flu season Dec. 8th, 2022 11:15 am Governor updates New Yorkers on ongoing winter preparedness efforts to protect against RSV, flu, COVID-19 Dec. 7th, 2022 7:40 pm Erie County Department of Health changing COVID-19 testing & vaccine schedule at Jesse Nash Health Center Dec. 7th, 2022 7:40 pm What's alarming pediatricians about surge in children's respiratory infections, the flu & COVID-19 Nov. 29th, 2022 1:10 pm ECDOH: Early reports from CDC show current flu vaccine is good match against circulating influenza viruses Nov. 22nd, 2022 3:10 pm Hochul urges New Yorkers to take steps to reduce risk of respiratory illnesses this holiday season Nov. 21st, 2022 4:00 pm Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for November Nov. 18th, 2022 11:50 am Catholic Health hosts free monthly COVID support group Nov. 12th, 2022 11:20 am ECDOH, Kaleida Health alert community to triple threat of pediatric respiratory illnesses Nov. 4th, 2022 3:15 pm Hochul launches public awareness campaign to protect New Yorkers against respiratory illnesses Nov. 4th, 2022 12:40 pm NYSDOH: Steps to protect New Yorkers from respiratory illnesses this fall & winter Oct. 26th, 2022 6:00 pm Application period open for $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program Oct. 25th, 2022 4:05 pm ECDOH: Get a flu vaccine - it's not too late Oct. 24th, 2022 3:50 pm NYS: $234 million in additional food assistance for October Oct. 22nd, 2022 10:20 am Updated COVID-19 boosters now available for children Oct. 19th, 2022 8:40 pm Analysis: 2022 hotel leisure travel revenue projected to be up 14% over pre-pandemic levels Oct. 17th, 2022 12:10 pm UB receives $1.3 million to train next generation of public health workforce Oct. 17th, 2022 10:55 am Catholic Health hosts free, monthly COVID-19 support groups Oct. 12th, 2022 9:05 pm Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center updates patient visitation hours Oct. 5th, 2022 2:15 pm Memorial, NU to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic Oct. 1st, 2022 7:00 am Erie County Department of Health providing COVID-19 tests, masks Sep. 28th, 2022 10:50 am Preparing for the next pandemic: NSF grants $1 million to UB to develop a rapid response system, build community trust Sep. 28th, 2022 10:50 am Study: Often overlooked, molecules called glycans regulate COVID-19 spike protein function Sep. 28th, 2022 10:50 am Hochul announces crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud Sep. 27th, 2022 9:50 am Higgins, Ortt respond to Canada's plan to lift northern border restrictions Sep. 27th, 2022 9:50 am Catholic Health resumes expanded hospital visitation hours Sep. 26th, 2022 9:15 am Higgins: $1 million in federal funding for University at Buffalo to support pandemic preparedness Sep. 23rd, 2022 7:40 am Niagara County health director provides update on vaccine, tips for fall Sep. 23rd, 2022 7:35 am Local leaders comment on Canadian COVID restrictions Sep. 21st, 2022 7:20 pm UB and UBMD Physicians' Group launch region's only long COVID registry Sep. 21st, 2022 7:00 am UB scientist: Best protection against COVID-19 could be a vaccine delivered through the nose Sep. 13th, 2022 7:05 pm Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for September Sep. 13th, 2022 7:00 pm Erie County Department of Health to offer new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters Sep. 12th, 2022 5:10 pm Niagara County Department of Health to offer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine at upcoming clinics Sep. 8th, 2022 9:35 pm Hochul: New Yorkers can now receive new COVID-19 vaccine boosters designed to strengthen defenses against omicron subvariants Sep. 7th, 2022 1:05 pm CDC recommends first updated COVID-19 booster Sep. 7th, 2022 10:50 am DiNapoli: Despite challenges, agriculture among most resilient state industries during the pandemic Aug. 24th, 2022 1:10 pm Back to school focus this year is on overcoming learning gaps due to pandemic Aug. 24th, 2022 1:10 pm Hochul updates COVID-19 guidance for schools Aug. 22nd, 2022 5:25 pm NYS: $20 million for addiction services providers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic Aug. 22nd, 2022 5:25 pm All Wegmans pharmacies now offering vaccine for upcoming flu season Aug. 22nd, 2022 11:20 am More than $500 million awarded to New York from Biden administration to support small businesses through American Rescue Plan Aug. 19th, 2022 5:45 pm Higgins calls for 'unreasonable' NEXUS backlog to be addressed Aug. 19th, 2022 5:40 pm Ortt calls on Hochul to update CDC guidance and drop remaining COVID restrictions Aug. 17th, 2022 6:45 pm Hochul announces relaunch of #VaxtoSchool COVID-19 vaccine effort Aug. 17th, 2022 6:45 pm Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for August Aug. 15th, 2022 4:35 pm Hochul launches health care worker bonus program Aug. 3rd, 2022 1:50 pm $1.64 million+ in FEMA funding for ECMC Aug. 2nd, 2022 11:25 am Erie County Department of Health updates COVID-19 testing & vaccine clinic schedule Jul. 28th, 2022 8:30 pm Hochul announces rollout of electric and gas utility bill credits for low-income families Jul. 28th, 2022 8:30 pm Pandemic intensified mental health crisis: In New York state, Project TEACH is fighting back Jul. 25th, 2022 3:20 pm Hochul $387 million in COVID-19 relief being delivered to local governments Jul. 22nd, 2022 1:50 pm NCDOH offers COVID-19 vaccine for children at upcoming clinics Jul. 20th, 2022 8:30 pm Hochul announces new COVID-19 preparedness initiatives to protect public health, support ongoing pandemic response Jul. 20th, 2022 2:45 pm DiNapoli: Tax cap set at 2% in 2023 Jul. 18th, 2022 1:55 pm DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers behind on utility bills soared during pandemic Jul. 18th, 2022 1:55 pm Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for July Jul. 15th, 2022 3:15 pm Higgins, Ortt & Morinello call for end to preclearance requirement imposed by ArriveCAN Jul. 15th, 2022 11:45 am New COVID-19 treatment public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers who test positive Jul. 12th, 2022 12:10 pm Hochul announces launch of new COVID-19 treatment hotline by NYSDOH Jul. 11th, 2022 1:15 pm Hochul signs legislation to help businesses access low-cost workers' compensation coverage Jul. 5th, 2022 11:45 am Monitoring COVID-19: Could medicine found in wastewater provide an early warning? Jul. 5th, 2022 6:55 am Oishei Children's Hospital, ECDOH to offer COVID-19 vaccine to children Jul. 1st, 2022 12:30 pm After 28 months of service & nearly 300,000 calls received, Erie County to close its COVID-19 information line Jun. 29th, 2022 11:00 pm NYS invites small businesses to check eligibility for $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit program Jun. 27th, 2022 1:45 pm ECDOH offers COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to under 5 years Jun. 24th, 2022 3:25 pm COVID-19 service updates from Erie County Department of Health Jun. 22nd, 2022 4:15 pm Electric & gas utility bill credit program for low-income families Jun. 16th, 2022 7:40 pm Higgins stands with border leaders & tourism agencies in calling for end to ArriveCAN mandate Jun. 16th, 2022 9:55 am Erie County Department of Health announces schedule changes for Juneteenth holiday Jun. 14th, 2022 2:05 pm More than 80 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests distributed to New Yorkers May. 31st, 2022 1:45 pm Pfizer chooses the Jacobs School for pediatric study of Paxlovid May. 31st, 2022 10:10 am Study: Antiviral gene known to block HIV also shows potent activity against SARS-CoV-2 May. 26th, 2022 8:10 pm Niagara County Department of Health partners with school districts for COVID-19 booster clinics May. 26th, 2022 4:20 pm ECDOH offers COVID-19 booster doses for children ages 5 to 11 years May. 26th, 2022 12:05 pm Erie County Department of Health updates COVID-19 vaccine schedule May. 25th, 2022 10:40 am Study: Patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia treated with leukotriene inhibitors are more likely to survive, UB researchers find May. 24th, 2022 3:30 pm COVID-19: Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on FDA authorizing first booster dose for children 5-11 May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm White House: Americans can order additional free, at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm ECDOH celebrates EMS personnel during Emergency Medical Services Week May. 16th, 2022 4:50 pm Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on call with White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha May. 16th, 2022 4:05 pm Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for May May. 13th, 2022 1:35 pm Hochul announces $28 million in assistance for struggling families with children May. 13th, 2022 1:35 pm Erie County Dept. of Health advises continued COVID-19 safety measures May. 12th, 2022 8:05 pm Developer of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is keynote speaker at UB Alumni Weekend Apr. 26th, 2022 3:10 pm National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week runs from April 24-30 Apr. 25th, 2022 3:20 pm NYS: $20 million in food assistance for multigenerational families Apr. 22nd, 2022 5:10 pm 'High' COVID-19 community level prompts additional safety recommendations from Erie County Department of Health Apr. 22nd, 2022 5:10 pm Hochul: $232 million in additional food assistance for April Apr. 22nd, 2022 10:40 am With COVID-19 cases increasing, Erie County shares safety recommendations for individuals & households Apr. 14th, 2022 7:35 pm DiNapoli: State needs to do more for growing mental health crisis in schools Apr. 11th, 2022 2:45 pm ECDOH: 'Test to treat' option offered through COVID-19 test sites Apr. 11th, 2022 2:10 pm More than 70 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests distributed to New Yorkers in recent months Apr. 8th, 2022 10:30 am Erie County Department of Health updates COVID-19 test locations, hours Apr. 8th, 2022 10:10 am Guzman announces expanded efforts to 'aggressively crack down on bad actors and prevent fraud in programs' Apr. 5th, 2022 2:25 pm 2nd booster doses for COVID-19 vaccine available from Erie County Department of Health clinics Apr. 4th, 2022 8:45 pm To boost or not to boost? UB's Russo discusses what new FDA guidelines mean Apr. 4th, 2022 10:25 am Hochul announces eligibility for second COVID-19 vaccine boosters Apr. 2nd, 2022 2:30 pm Nearly 70 million COVID-19 tests so far distributed to New Yorkers Apr. 1st, 2022 10:05 am $50 million available to increase student access to mental health services Apr. 1st, 2022 10:05 am Hochul seeks new COVID funding Mar. 29th, 2022 3:40 pm COVID cases tick up in Erie, Niagara counties Mar. 25th, 2022 10:40 am Over $500 million in pandemic relief distributed to nearly 29,000 small businesses throughout NYS Mar. 17th, 2022 4:30 pm Hochul: More than 20 million COVID-19 tests to be deployed across state through spring to bolster ongoing preparedness efforts Mar. 17th, 2022 4:30 pm Republican Leader Rob Ortt on state of emergency extension Mar. 17th, 2022 4:30 pm As Canada plans to drop testing requirement, Higgins pushes both US & Canada to return to pre-COVID border-crossing criteria Mar. 17th, 2022 3:10 pm Attorney General James issues statement on Comptroller DiNapoli's audit Mar. 16th, 2022 2:05 pm DiNapoli: State's pandemic response to nursing homes 'hindered by ill-prepared state agency' Mar. 16th, 2022 2:05 pm SBA: Key policy change to existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program Mar. 15th, 2022 1:00 pm Hochul: $2.5 million in funding for mental health resource center for schools Mar. 14th, 2022 3:25 pm Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies Mar. 10th, 2022 8:40 am Youngstown Free Library has COVID-19 tests available Mar. 9th, 2022 2:55 pm Poloncarz on expectations for end of state of emergency in Erie County Mar. 4th, 2022 2:10 pm Niagara County has COVID test kits for not-for-profits, businesses Mar. 4th, 2022 2:10 pm Updated masking policy for BPO performances at Kleinhans Music Hall Mar. 2nd, 2022 4:35 pm Senate Republicans: End the state of emergency Mar. 2nd, 2022 4:05 pm UB to lift mask mandate effective March 5 Mar. 2nd, 2022 3:00 pm Higgins calls for end of COVID restrictions at northern border Mar. 1st, 2022 3:35 pm $2 million in federal funds available to Great Lakes fisheries industries impacted by pandemic Feb. 28th, 2022 12:35 pm ECDOH shares update to school masking requirements & new CDC community guidance Feb. 28th, 2022 12:35 pm Erie County lifts mask mandate for all county buildings Feb. 28th, 2022 11:25 am Hochul plans to end mask requirement in schools March 2; decision to be left with counties Feb. 27th, 2022 5:25 pm NCCC updates campus mask mandate Feb. 25th, 2022 5:35 pm Niagara County drops below CDC COVID threshold tor 'high transmission' Feb. 23rd, 2022 3:30 pm New #VaxForKids sites announced Feb. 23rd, 2022 3:05 pm Poloncarz statement on expectations for lifting mask mandate in Erie County buildings Feb. 22nd, 2022 4:25 pm Niagara County Department of Health offers children incentives at upcoming #VaxForKids clinics Feb. 18th, 2022 5:45 pm Hochul announces availability of up to $1.5 million to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment Feb. 18th, 2022 2:55 pm Senate Republicans: End the emergency now Feb. 17th, 2022 8:05 pm Niagara County Legislature calls for end of in-school masking Feb. 17th, 2022 12:35 pm Hochul announces new #VaxForKids sites Feb. 16th, 2022 1:00 pm ECDOH updates COVID-19 testing options Feb. 16th, 2022 1:00 pm Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes National Guard Feb. 15th, 2022 1:30 pm Senate Republicans: End COVID mandates Feb. 15th, 2022 11:05 am Grand Island: 'Test to stay' expanded to include extracurricular activities Feb. 12th, 2022 7:00 am Niagara Falls to distribute COVID-19 at-home test kits Feb. 11th, 2022 1:15 pm More #VaxForKids events headed to Niagara County Feb. 9th, 2022 4:25 pm Hochul announces 'winter toolkit' for new phase of COVID response: Keep New York 'safe, open and moving forward' Feb. 9th, 2022 2:15 pm Hochul lifting mask mandate Feb. 9th, 2022 11:50 am Hochul holds meetings with teachers, school superintendents, parents to discuss pandemic next steps Feb. 8th, 2022 4:55 pm Poloncarz statement on expectations for relaxation of mask mandate Feb. 8th, 2022 4:50 pm NCDOH offers free rapid COVID-19 testing in Niagara Falls Feb. 8th, 2022 4:50 pm WNY Independent Living distributing more than 7,000 free COVID-19 home tests to people with disabilities Feb. 7th, 2022 4:50 pm 'Silent epidemic': Study reveals impact of loneliness among older American women during pandemic Feb. 7th, 2022 12:15 pm Erie County Department of Health highlights availability of COVID-19 oral antiviral medications Feb. 4th, 2022 4:55 pm Town of Lewiston to distribute COVID-19 at-home testing kits Feb. 4th, 2022 12:15 pm 'Friday Night Fight' event showcases community voices on COVID vaccination Feb. 4th, 2022 10:55 am ECDOH changing COVID-19 information line hours Feb. 4th, 2022 10:55 am #VaxForKids event at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino Feb. 2nd, 2022 1:15 pm Hochul announces actions to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations for children & families Feb. 1st, 2022 1:25 pm Hochul, NYSDOH announce expert consortium to address long COVID Feb. 1st, 2022 1:25 pm NYS mask mandate extended until Feb. 10 Feb. 1st, 2022 7:00 am ECDOH to offer walk-in COVID-19 testing at 2 sites Jan. 31st, 2022 4:00 pm Shea's Performing Arts Center announces updated COVID-19 vaccination policy Jan. 27th, 2022 7:00 pm New York state requests $1.6 billion in additional federal funding for emergency rental assistance Jan. 27th, 2022 6:55 pm Wheatfield, Town of Niagara, Royalton to distribute COVID at-home test kits Jan. 27th, 2022 10:00 am Hochul announces new resources to aid workers with long-haul COVID-19 workers' compensation claims Jan. 26th, 2022 8:10 pm Consumer alert: DCP urges New Yorkers to be aware of at-home COVID-19 testing scams Jan. 25th, 2022 5:45 pm Hochul gets stay on mask mandate Jan. 25th, 2022 5:35 pm City of Niagara Falls to distribute COVID-19 at-home test kits Jan. 25th, 2022 5:00 pm Higgins: $1 million in federal funding for University at Buffalo to support health care workers Jan. 24th, 2022 12:30 pm Hochul signs legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot through 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic Jan. 22nd, 2022 4:00 pm Attorney General James provides guidance to New Yorkers following expiration of eviction moratorium Jan. 21st, 2022 4:15 pm #VaxforKids pop-up vaccination at NU, ON-BOCES Jan. 21st, 2022 2:00 pm UBMD Pediatrics issues guidance, urging parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19 Jan. 21st, 2022 10:45 am Non-US individuals will need to be vaccinated to enter country at borders Jan. 20th, 2022 8:35 pm ECDOH updates schools & school districts on state guidance related to COVID-19 case investigations Jan. 20th, 2022 8:00 pm COVID-19 update for Jan. 19 Jan. 19th, 2022 4:50 pm Statement by the New York State Association of REALTORS Inc. Jan. 19th, 2022 4:50 pm Higgins announces launch of federal website to request free at-home COVID-19 tests Jan. 18th, 2022 4:40 pm School Board moves forward with 'test to stay' strategy Jan. 15th, 2022 7:00 am NCCC COVID testing site reopens Jan. 14th, 2022 5:05 pm Grand Island mask/COVID-19 test kit distribution gets large response Jan. 14th, 2022 7:00 am Hochul announces joint letter to US Treasury calling for additional federal rental relief Jan. 13th, 2022 4:40 pm ECDOH launches 'test to stay' program with 17 school districts, 11 non-public schools Jan. 12th, 2022 4:50 pm Brown announces anonymous donation of nearly 8,000 N95 masks to Buffalo Police Department Jan. 12th, 2022 4:15 pm ECDOH coordinates COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children with local cultural organizations Jan. 12th, 2022 2:00 pm Catholic Health imposes temporary visitor restrictions Jan. 12th, 2022 1:35 pm KeyBank survey: Pandemic drives Americans to pursue financial mobility & personal priorities Jan. 12th, 2022 9:30 am Reported COVID cases skyrocket in Erie County - but MAY have peaked Jan. 11th, 2022 7:10 pm Boosters available: ECDOH vaccine clinics offer COVID-19 booster doses to all eligible Jan. 11th, 2022 7:10 pm Statement from Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance on Emergency Rental Assistance Program Jan. 11th, 2022 3:40 pm Hochul: #VaxForKids campaign to increase vaccination rates among children 5 and older Jan. 11th, 2022 3:40 pm Hochul announces $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in January Jan. 11th, 2022 11:35 am ECDOH expands COVID-19 testing capacity, info. line hours Jan. 11th, 2022 10:50 am ACEP: Know when to go to emergency department for COVID concerns Jan. 11th, 2022 9:55 am Brown: 11,000 free at-home COVID-19 test kits will be distributed across City of Buffalo Jan. 10th, 2022 4:20 pm OGS announces visitor access changes to State Capitol, Legislative Office Building due to COVID Jan. 10th, 2022 11:10 am COVID-19 booster now recommended for children 12-15, required for health care workers Jan. 7th, 2022 6:55 pm Niagara County Department of Health changes COVID-19 case investigation & contact tracing Jan. 7th, 2022 4:40 pm Erie County Department of Health presents 'test to stay' program to school leaders & district superintendents Jan. 7th, 2022 4:30 pm With omicron spreading, UB expert says best protection is afforded by N95/KN95/KF94 masks Jan. 7th, 2022 4:00 pm US military hospital support coming to ECMC Jan. 7th, 2022 1:50 pm ECDOH sends nearly 40,000 COVID-19 test kits to village, town & city emergency managers Jan. 7th, 2022 12:40 pm Erie County Department of Health updates schools, families on 'test-to-stay' program Jan. 6th, 2022 3:25 pm COVID cases up exponentially in Erie, Niagara counties Jan. 6th, 2022 1:20 pm ECDOH announces changes in COVID-19 operations for Jan. 6 due to expected winter weather conditions Jan. 5th, 2022 5:35 pm New York state partners with WellHealth on COVID-19 testing Jan. 5th, 2022 5:35 pm Niagara County to give away COVID-19 at-home tests kits this Saturday Jan. 5th, 2022 4:40 pm VA Western New York Healthcare System announces patient visitation changes Jan. 5th, 2022 2:50 pm UB: Omicron cases in Western New York climb - with increasing case rates still to come Jan. 4th, 2022 7:45 pm 10 SUNY campus coronavirus testing sites to open across New York Jan. 4th, 2022 7:45 pm COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled at Northland Workforce Training Center Jan. 4th, 2022 3:30 pm BBB scam alert: Beware of COVID-19 test scams Jan. 4th, 2022 3:15 pm New COVID testing sites to open on SUNY campuses across state Jan. 3rd, 2022 5:10 pm Hochul: Applications now being accepted for $539 million Homeowner Assistance Fund for eligible homeowners at risk of default, foreclosure or displacement Jan. 3rd, 2022 2:25 pm Niagara County, Niagara USA Chamber to hold mask giveaway for businesses Jan. 3rd, 2022 11:10 am With positivity rate exceeding 20%, ECDOH adjusts case investigation practices in response to high volume of COVID reports Jan. 3rd, 2022 9:00 am Erie County Department of Health explains best practices for mask use Jan. 3rd, 2022 8:55 am Hochul announces 'Winter Surge Plan 2.0' to stem COVID cases Jan. 1st, 2022 12:20 pm NYS Department of Health & New York National Guard to bolster support capabilities for health care facilities in need of staff Jan. 1st, 2022 12:15 pm Spring semester guidance issued for SUNY & CUNY campuses 'to safely reopen' Jan. 1st, 2022 12:15 pm ECMC COVID-19 patient visitation update Dec. 29th, 2021 4:50 pm Niagara County coronavirus update Dec. 29th, 2021 4:50 pm Attorney General James issues statement on new CDC COVID-19 recommendations Dec. 29th, 2021 12:20 pm Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on CDC isolation guidance Dec. 27th, 2021 9:20 pm Hochul signs executive order to support vulnerable homeowners amid winter surge Dec. 27th, 2021 10:55 am Key UB investment made a decade ago helped pave way for sequencing of SARS-CoV2 samples in Erie County Dec. 23rd, 2021 1:15 pm Attorney General James asks consumers to report price-gouging of at-home COVID-19 testing kits, other in-demand items Dec. 23rd, 2021 1:10 pm Hochul signs legislation to improve state response to COVID-19 pandemic Dec. 23rd, 2021 1:10 pm Niagara County COVID-19 update for Dec. 16-22 Dec. 22nd, 2021 6:45 pm Omicron variant has been detected in Erie County, UB scientists report Dec. 22nd, 2021 5:15 pm Hochul announces $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in December Dec. 21st, 2021 11:25 am NFMMC hosts vaccine clinics ahead of holiday weekend Dec. 21st, 2021 11:25 am New funding to help counties with COVID-19 response costs Dec. 21st, 2021 11:20 am DPS details consumer rights, protections & programs to help pay utility bills and avoid shutoffs Dec. 20th, 2021 5:35 pm Erie County Department of Health adds testing for influenza & RSV to COVID-19 testing Dec. 20th, 2021 5:30 pm COVID-19: New vaccine pop-ups designed to fight winter surge Dec. 20th, 2021 11:20 am NFMMC: Vaccine clinics continue to make huge impact Dec. 17th, 2021 1:20 pm Erie County offers masks to area houses of worship for use & distribution through end of year Dec. 17th, 2021 10:20 am Erie County Department of Health, Live Well Erie launch 'Curbside Care' Initiative Dec. 16th, 2021 9:35 pm Opinion: Nursing shortages compound capacity concerns, strain emergency departments amid COVID Surge Dec. 16th, 2021 8:50 pm Hochul: $100 million in rent supplements for struggling New Yorkers Dec. 14th, 2021 9:00 pm Niagara County Department of Health releases update to quarantine requirements Dec. 14th, 2021 1:45 pm Attorney General James again warns mortgage servicers of obligation to assist homeowners in need of COVID-19 relief Dec. 14th, 2021 1:45 pm Hochul announces mask protocol now in effect, new FAQ resource available Dec. 13th, 2021 11:45 am Mask mandate begins in New York Dec. 13th, 2021 8:10 am Northwell Health deploying nurses to fight COVID-19 surge in Western New York Dec. 11th, 2021 5:15 pm Hochul announces 16 new #VaxtoSchool sites Dec. 10th, 2021 11:15 am Hochul instituting statewide mask mandate in New York to address winter coronavirus surge Dec. 10th, 2021 11:00 am Almost 7,000 new COVID cases in Erie & Niagara counties Dec. 8th, 2021 2:25 pm Higgins: $22.2 million-plus delivered to Buffalo & Niagara Falls airports Dec. 7th, 2021 5:25 pm NAACP's 'COVID. KNOW MORE' initiative continues to stand as Black America's best defense and resource, as pandemic rages on Dec. 7th, 2021 3:30 pm Erie County Department of Health expands COVID-19 vaccination sites Dec. 6th, 2021 3:55 pm Hochul: 3 more confirmed COVID-19 omicron variant cases in New York state for a total of 8 Dec. 4th, 2021 11:10 am Seneca Gaming Corp., Niagara County partner to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Dec. 3rd, 2021 4:40 pm County leaders strategize response to fluid COVID pandemic Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:25 am Hochul announces 'Ski for Free' COVID-19 booster and ages 5-11 vaccine incentive sweepstakes Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:25 am Hochul announces 5 confirmed COVID-19 omicron variant cases in New York Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:00 am Whitney not in favor of mask mandate Dec. 3rd, 2021 7:00 am Study: How to freeze-dry a potential COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 2nd, 2021 5:15 pm Hochul launches 'Boost Up, New York' campaign Dec. 2nd, 2021 4:35 pm Higgins: $5.5 million-plus for health centers in WNY Dec. 2nd, 2021 4:35 pm 1,050 new COVID cases in Niagara County Dec. 1st, 2021 3:45 pm DEC'S new 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes open Dec. 1st, 2021 12:40 pm Memorial Medical Center revises patient visitation Nov. 30th, 2021 3:20 pm Catholic Health to limit hospital visitation due to surge in COVID-19 patients, hospital capacity Nov. 30th, 2021 9:35 am Hochul: Nearly $70 million in water utility assistance for low-income New Yorkers Nov. 29th, 2021 5:25 pm ECDOH, Grand Island Central School District to pilot a 'test-to-stay' program Nov. 29th, 2021 1:35 pm ECMC updates patient visitation guidelines Nov. 29th, 2021 1:35 pm Hochul announces urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages Nov. 26th, 2021 5:55 pm Wydysh calls Poloncarz statement 'disappointing' Nov. 24th, 2021 6:30 pm Hochul launches new 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' vaccine incentive sweepstakes for hunters, anglers & outdoor enthusiasts Nov. 24th, 2021 6:25 pm Higgins presses feds to include community-based pharmacies in free COVID-19 testing program Nov. 24th, 2021 10:40 am Mask mandate goes into effect in Erie County Nov. 22nd, 2021 3:35 pm Hochul: 'No excuse' not to get COVID-19 booster shot Nov. 22nd, 2021 1:40 pm UB Study: Inhaled steroid keeps COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate disease out of the hospital Nov. 22nd, 2021 1:35 pm Hochul statement on CDC approval of COVID-19 booster for all adults Nov. 22nd, 2021 11:25 am Emergency Physicians suggest tips to protect holiday travelers Nov. 22nd, 2021 7:00 am SBA: Updated guidance on applicant deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Nov. 20th, 2021 12:30 pm SUNY & CUNY scholarship program to cover tuition for 1,000 new registered nurses Nov. 19th, 2021 5:40 pm NFMMC, NFHA hosted pediatric COVID vaccine clinic Nov. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm Higgins responds to Canada's announcements related to border testing measures Nov. 19th, 2021 4:40 pm ECDOH updates COVID-19 quarantine requirements Nov. 18th, 2021 11:55 pm Higgins meets with Trudeau, responds to changes to Canadian government testing policy at northern border Nov. 17th, 2021 5:15 pm Hochul announces acceptance of Canadian vaccination credentials for business entry in NYS Nov. 17th, 2021 5:15 pm COVID cases continue to rise in WNY Nov. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm Hochul concerned about COVID-19 infection rate in WNY; cautions more restrictions could come Nov. 16th, 2021 8:10 pm Higgins: Federal funding to help WNY families afford home heating costs Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm Hochul: $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in November Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm Memorial to host pediatric COVID vaccine clinics Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm US NEXUS/FAST enrollment centers to reopen Nov. 29 Nov. 15th, 2021 5:30 pm Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on COVID-19 boosters Nov. 15th, 2021 5:30 pm As November Child Tax Credit reaches families, Higgins details impact it's having on WNY families Nov. 15th, 2021 3:45 pm Hochul announces awardees of $25 million to offer free legal assistance to struggling tenants Nov. 15th, 2021 3:45 pm 10 state mass-vaccination sites now open to 5- to 11-year-olds Nov. 13th, 2021 1:05 pm Hochul welcomes $750 million in federal funding to boost affordable health coverage Nov. 11th, 2021 9:30 pm Erie County's COVID-19 pandemic response chronicled in Cornell University Democracy Summer Fellowship report Nov. 10th, 2021 3:25 pm Niagara County records 400th COVID-related death Nov. 10th, 2021 12:35 pm ECDOH offers statement to clarify questions about mask breaks in schools Nov. 9th, 2021 8:05 pm Hochul launches new 'Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate' vaccine incentive program for 5- to 11-year-olds for a chance to win a SUNY or CUNY full scholarship Nov. 9th, 2021 8:05 pm Attorney General James leads coalition in backing federal rule expansion to protect vulnerable tenants from evictions Nov. 9th, 2021 3:55 pm Survey: Nearly 60% of Americans unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas Nov. 8th, 2021 9:25 pm WellNow opens dedicated COVID-19 PCR testing center in Williamsville Nov. 8th, 2021 9:20 pm ECDOH announces COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 5-11-year-olds on Nov. 20 Nov. 8th, 2021 1:40 pm Emergency Physicians 'strongly support' COVID vaccinations for all eligible children Nov. 5th, 2021 4:00 pm Hochul announces guidance & resources to support vaccination of 5-11-year-old children in New York Nov. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm NFMMC, community collaborate on booster shot clinic Nov. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm Higgins welcomes announcement expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility Nov. 4th, 2021 11:00 am Memorial to host COVID-19 booster shot clinic Nov. 4th, 2021 9:00 am ECDOH & John R. Oishei Children's Hospital will offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to 5-11-year-olds on Saturday Nov. 3rd, 2021 4:00 pm Schoellkopf Health Center receives COVID support grant Nov. 2nd, 2021 1:00 pm ECDOH coordinates 'Shots at the Shop' COVID-19 vaccine clinic with Bougie Nail Boutique in Buffalo Nov. 1st, 2021 4:25 pm Higgins asks Canada to consider dropping COVID testing requirement for travelers crossing border Nov. 1st, 2021 10:05 am DHS releases details for fully vaccinated, non-citizen travelers to enter us at land & ferry border crossings Oct. 30th, 2021 11:15 am Hochul announces 23 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites Oct. 27th, 2021 4:15 pm Hochul announces New York State's Excelsior Pass Blueprint Oct. 27th, 2021 3:25 pm Erie County Department of Health offers masks to child care facilities & programs Oct. 27th, 2021 2:30 pm Erie County Department of Health announces COVID-19 vaccine booster dose availability Oct. 25th, 2021 7:25 pm Higgins announces passage of legislation to help strengthen nation's stockpile of medical supplies & equipment Oct. 21st, 2021 8:00 pm Screening new antiviral drugs against COVID-19 just got easier Oct. 21st, 2021 7:55 pm Niagara County Department of Health promotes upcoming #VaxToSchool clinics Oct. 21st, 2021 3:50 pm Hochul announces new #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites Oct. 19th, 2021 6:50 pm New COVID-19 data hub website designed to expand public access, centralize information, improve user experience Oct. 19th, 2021 6:20 pm DiNapoli unveils tracker to monitor federal COVID-19 funding Oct. 18th, 2021 2:45 pm Following Higgins' requests for answers, CDC updates guidance on border crossing Oct. 16th, 2021 2:00 pm Misinformation on stem cell treatments for COVID-19 linked to overhyped science, researchers argue Oct. 15th, 2021 1:35 pm Higgins seeks clarity from CDC on vaccine acceptance for Canadians entering US through land ports Oct. 15th, 2021 12:55 pm As families prepare to receive next Child Tax Credit Payment, Higgins heads back to Washington to fight for it to be included in Build Back Better Act Oct. 14th, 2021 8:40 pm Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood and platelet shortage Oct. 13th, 2021 2:45 pm Higgins announces plans for US to reopen its northern border to vaccinated Canadians in November Oct. 13th, 2021 8:25 am $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in October Oct. 12th, 2021 4:25 pm Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Grand Island High School on Oct. 25 Oct. 11th, 2021 2:05 pm Leaders in Niagara Falls stress 'urgent need' to reopen US border to Canadians Oct. 8th, 2021 9:45 pm Niagara County woman triumphs over COVID-19 Oct. 8th, 2021 1:55 pm With high patient volumes at local emergency departments, ECDOH & local hospitals remind residents of alternatives Oct. 8th, 2021 11:25 am Hochul: $125 million for landlord rent relief in New York Oct. 8th, 2021 11:20 am Higgins & Hoback issue joint statement on northern border closures Oct. 7th, 2021 9:10 pm UB School of Management to honor alumni executives, leaders in COVID-19 vaccine effort Oct. 7th, 2021 12:45 pm New #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites Oct. 6th, 2021 2:55 pm Hochul expands vaccine mandate to include staff in OMH & OPWDD hospital settings Oct. 5th, 2021 5:40 pm Excelsior Pass first in nation to validate passes issued from states based on federal & state COVID-19 guidance Oct. 5th, 2021 5:35 pm WellNow Urgent Care opens dedicated COVID-19 PCR testing center Oct. 5th, 2021 10:10 am Testing, masking requirements create controversy at school board meeting Oct. 2nd, 2021 10:00 am SBA program has delivered over $10B in economic relief to 12,000 venues, including Nickel City Opera & Buffalo Iron Works Sep. 30th, 2021 10:45 am Hochul appoints Dr. Mary T. Bassett as Department of Health commissioner Sep. 29th, 2021 2:40 pm Hochul: Zero health care facilities reported closed since vaccination mandate went in effect Sep. 29th, 2021 2:40 pm Memorial to hold vaccine booster clinics Sep. 29th, 2021 2:35 pm Erie County distributes face masks & COVID-19 test kits to schools and school districts Sep. 29th, 2021 12:25 pm Hochul announces increase in food benefits for low-income New Yorkers Sep. 28th, 2021 8:25 pm Hochul releases what her team calls 'encouraging data' showing impact of health care staff vaccine mandate Sep. 28th, 2021 8:25 pm Hochul signs executive order to expand workforce, allow additional health care workers to administer COVID-19 testing & vaccinations Sep. 28th, 2021 10:00 am Wegmans offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot by appointment only Sep. 27th, 2021 7:10 pm Catholic Health 100% compliant with COVID-19 vaccine mandate Sep. 27th, 2021 7:05 pm Erie County Department of Health announces school-based COVID-19 testing programs Sep. 27th, 2021 7:05 pm COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots will be offered to students, employees & general public at Villa Maria College's Health and Wellness Fair Sep. 27th, 2021 1:15 pm Hochul announces COVID-19 booster doses for eligible New Yorkers Sep. 27th, 2021 1:05 pm In preparation for Monday vax deadline, Hochul releases 'comprehensive plan to address preventable health care staffing shortage' Sep. 25th, 2021 10:40 am SBA loans available to help businesses, individuals impacted by flooding Sep. 24th, 2021 7:00 am Consumer alert: NYS Division of Consumer Protection warns New Yorkers about risks of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards Sep. 23rd, 2021 8:40 pm Hochul partners with Buffalo Bills, New York Giants & New York Jets to support vaccinations Sep. 23rd, 2021 8:35 pm ECDOH adopts New York State Department of Health school guidance Sep. 23rd, 2021 12:10 pm Ryan & Jean-Pierre successfully push NYS to extend emergency certification program for educators Sep. 23rd, 2021 12:00 pm $150 million in heating utility assistance available for consumers Sep. 23rd, 2021 11:55 am PPP milestone: In less than 2 months, 1 million borrowers apply for forgiveness Sep. 22nd, 2021 11:50 pm 120 pop-up vax sites over 12 weeks part of state's #VaxtoSchool campaign to increase rates among younger New Yorkers Sep. 21st, 2021 6:35 pm UB to require COVID-19 vaccination to attend sporting and cultural events Sep. 21st, 2021 6:35 pm Higgins on extension of northern border shutdown: 'completely unnecessary & unexplained' Sep. 20th, 2021 12:10 pm Hochul announces state actions to address school bus driver shortage Sep. 20th, 2021 10:05 am $200 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in September Sep. 17th, 2021 9:50 am NCDOH to provide COVID-19 vaccine, breastfeeding and baby-changing station at Niagara Celtic Festival Sep. 16th, 2021 12:20 pm Hochul adds mask requirements amid rise of delta variant Sep. 16th, 2021 9:25 am Erie County Department of Health shares questions for parents & caregivers to ask child care centers Sep. 16th, 2021 9:25 am Hochul announces 'major progress' in providing pandemic relief to impacted New Yorkers Sep. 14th, 2021 9:00 pm Higgins: Nearly $92 million delivered to WNY families through Child Tax Credit in August Sep. 13th, 2021 1:55 pm SBA enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan to aid small businesses facing challenges from delta variant Sep. 10th, 2021 12:35 pm Hochul: #VaxtoSchool campaign to drive COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers statewide Sep. 9th, 2021 10:25 am COVID cases continue to rise in Erie County Sep. 9th, 2021 10:05 am 69% of leisure travelers to reduce trips amid rising COVID-19 cases Sep. 9th, 2021 9:35 am Free resources available to connect New York job seekers with careers Sep. 7th, 2021 5:20 pm Hochul announces designation of COVID-19 as airborne infectious disease under state's HERO Act Sep. 7th, 2021 10:10 am UB reports 99% student vaccination rate as first week of classes ends Sep. 4th, 2021 10:00 am Hochul signs new moratorium on COVID-related residential & commercial evictions into law, effective through Jan. 15, 2022 Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm Hochul signs legislation extending virtual public meetings Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm Hochul announces new requirements & guidance for 'safe reopening' of New York schools Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:00 pm ASI: Grant funding for arts projects statewide community Sep. 2nd, 2021 10:55 am Hochul: $89 million in Child Care Provider Stabilization Grant funds disbursed within first month of launch Aug. 31st, 2021 5:40 pm Office of Mental Health video series aims to help parents & students prepare for return to school Aug. 31st, 2021 5:35 pm AHLA: 67% of business travelers to reduce trips amid rising COVID-19 cases Aug. 31st, 2021 5:00 pm American College of Emergency Physicians: Do not take ivermectin for COVID-19 Aug. 31st, 2021 4:55 pm NYSSBA: Learning loss, mental health will be primary concerns in upcoming school year Aug. 31st, 2021 4:50 pm Hochul: New measures to combat COVID-19 delta variant; Niagara County now a high-transmission area Aug. 31st, 2021 2:10 pm SBA opens supplemental grant applications for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant awardees Aug. 30th, 2021 2:55 pm ECDOH: Ivermectin does not treat or prevent COVID-19 Aug. 30th, 2021 11:45 am COVID-19 cases, related hospitalizations increasing in Erie County as school year approaches Aug. 27th, 2021 7:45 pm Hochul 'disappointed' in SCOTUS housing ruling Aug. 27th, 2021 1:35 pm UB poised for safe, successful fall semester Aug. 26th, 2021 4:15 pm Hochul announces expanded eligibility for the $800 million COVID-19 pandemic small business recovery grant program Aug. 25th, 2021 3:45 pm Hochul announces changes to accelerate state rent relief program, attract more applicants Aug. 25th, 2021 1:25 pm Hochul has 'comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall' Aug. 24th, 2021 5:05 pm ECDOH: 'Steady increase in new COVID cases continues' Aug. 24th, 2021 5:05 pm Student vaccination requirement takes effect at UB Aug. 23rd, 2021 1:00 pm Erie County Department of Health shares school guidance for 2021-22 academic year Aug. 23rd, 2021 10:45 am NCDOH to provide 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine to qualifying individuals Aug. 20th, 2021 3:20 pm Higgins & Catholic Health: $880K in American Rescue Plan funding for community vaccine outreach in Niagara County Aug. 20th, 2021 9:45 am Higgins: Further border closing 'huge mistake' Aug. 20th, 2021 9:45 am ECDOH: 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine available to moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals Aug. 18th, 2021 4:20 pm American Heart Association: 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose recommended for heart transplant patients, others with weakened immune systems Aug. 18th, 2021 10:55 am DiNapoli: Problems plague state's rent relief program; federal funds to help renters at risk Aug. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm Catholic Health to comply with NYS COVID-19 vaccine mandate Aug. 16th, 2021 4:35 pm Cuomo announces COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers; DOH authorizes 3rd dose for immunocompromised Aug. 16th, 2021 2:55 pm Virtually all Western New Yorkers now infected with COVID-19 have delta variant, UB researchers find Aug. 16th, 2021 1:00 pm Higgins & Jericho Road Community Health Center team to increase COVID-19 vaccinations in Western New York Aug. 14th, 2021 12:15 pm SBA announces plan to open supplemental grants for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applicants Aug. 11th, 2021 11:00 pm New York state announces $200 million in additional food assistance for August Aug. 11th, 2021 3:20 pm COVID cases continue to rise in Erie County Aug. 11th, 2021 10:35 am NYS: Excelsior Pass Plus to support safe, secure return of tourism and business travel Aug. 9th, 2021 1:05 pm Outreach campaign to ensure eligible New Yorkers register for advanced payments of Federal Child Tax Credit Aug. 9th, 2021 12:45 pm Zucker to school districts: You're in control Aug. 5th, 2021 11:00 pm ECDOH provides COVID-19 data update Aug. 3rd, 2021 5:15 pm NYSUT statement on COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 school staff Aug. 3rd, 2021 12:35 pm As Canada prepares to open border, Higgins sounds alarm on US readiness Aug. 3rd, 2021 11:55 am Cuomo on COVID: 'We have seen this movie before'; Niagara County not mandating facemasks Aug. 2nd, 2021 6:35 pm UB to implement indoor masking requirement starting Aug. 3 Aug. 2nd, 2021 6:10 pm With 496 new COVID-19 cases in past 7 days, Erie County experiencing 'substantial' transmission Jul. 30th, 2021 2:00 pm Nearly $1.1 billion in grants to support child care providers, enable return to workplace Jul. 30th, 2021 1:55 pm Cuomo announces launch of $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit program Jul. 29th, 2021 7:00 pm State selects UB lab as part of effort to bolster identifying COVID-19 variants Jul. 28th, 2021 3:10 pm COVID-19: CDC provides new guidance as Delta variant spikes Jul. 27th, 2021 6:35 pm UB among laboratories to assist state in identification of COVID-19 variants Jul. 27th, 2021 10:35 am Cuomo: Allocation of $15 million to promote vaccination in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic Jul. 26th, 2021 12:45 pm Cuomo: 'Streamlined' application process for rent relief program Jul. 26th, 2021 12:45 pm NYS REALTORS calls for state aid to renters & landlords Jul. 21st, 2021 3:00 pm US to keep northern border closed through Aug. 21; Higgins 'infuriated' Jul. 21st, 2021 12:15 pm Reports: Nearly 500K hotel jobs won't return by year's end, room revenue will be down $44 billion from 2019 Jul. 20th, 2021 4:25 pm Higgins, Cuomo applaud Canadian government plans to allow vaccinated Americans to cross border Aug. 9 Jul. 19th, 2021 2:50 pm Higgins welcomes discussion to reopen US-Canada border to vaccinated travelers in August; Ortt calls it 'encouraging' Jul. 16th, 2021 9:45 am Niagara County Dept. of Health schedules summer clinics for COVID-19 vaccine Jul. 16th, 2021 9:45 am Hotel industry launches 'Hotels are Hiring' campaign to fill open jobs; promote benefits of working in industry Jul. 14th, 2021 5:20 pm Cuomo announces $200 million in food assistance for July Jul. 13th, 2021 2:25 pm Cuomo signs legislation repealing provisions of law prohibiting practice of barbering on Sunday Jul. 13th, 2021 2:25 pm Mass-vaccination site at The Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls scheduled to cease operations Jul. 12th, 2021 5:35 pm Higgins, Huizenga & Castor lead push to lift pandemic-related travel restrictions Jul. 7th, 2021 3:05 pm Higgins announces availability of arts grants funded through American Rescue Plan Jul. 6th, 2021 2:10 pm Erie County Department of Health vaccine clinics scheduled for community events on Saturday Jul. 6th, 2021 11:15 am SBA administrator announces closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund program Jul. 6th, 2021 11:15 am As restaurant relief runs dry, Higgins pushes for additional funding to meet demand Jul. 6th, 2021 10:00 am Cuomo signs legislation prohibiting public employers from penalizing employees for absences related to COVID-19 Jul. 1st, 2021 8:45 pm Ryan to ECHDC: 'With COVID restrictions gone, hold public hearings for Buffalo Outer Harbor amphitheater project' Jul. 1st, 2021 8:00 pm Higgins & Rivera mark Canada Day with joint push to reopen border between US & Canada Jul. 1st, 2021 9:20 am National Fuel customers eligible for emergency rental assistance program to help pay past-due utility bills Jun. 30th, 2021 2:55 pm Data from past 5 months show 'breakthrough' COVID-19 disease in just .17% of fully vaccinated Erie County residents Jun. 25th, 2021 2:25 pm Niagara County clerk says extensions for expired licenses, permits ending Jun. 25th, 2021 10:10 am Ortt joins federal representatives in calls to protect WNY's Canadian property owners Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am Higgins says public remarks pointing to action on US-Canada border is welcome Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am Cuomo: New York ending COVID-19 state disaster emergency Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am Women's Business Center to host free in-person & remote 'actionable insights' post-COVID business recovery seminar Jun. 24th, 2021 8:15 am COVID-19: $25 million in child care scholarships for essential workers Jun. 23rd, 2021 11:55 pm Higgins urges SBA to deliver 'urgently needed relief to struggling venues' Jun. 22nd, 2021 6:30 pm Higgins calls on US government to fight for action on border Jun. 21st, 2021 4:45 pm The latest from Higgins & Jacobs on border crossing Jun. 18th, 2021 4:15 pm Nearly 9 out of 10 recent COVID-19 cases in Erie County were not fully vaccinated Jun. 18th, 2021 4:15 pm Cuomo announces new pop-up vaccination sites to serve areas with lower vaccination rates Jun. 18th, 2021 7:55 am Higgins: $2.152 million to support economic recovery & small business opportunity in WNY Jun. 17th, 2021 9:45 am As COVID-19 restrictions lift across state, UB scientists find highly transmissible delta variant in Erie County Jun. 16th, 2021 5:40 pm Niagara County gives out Beacon of Hope Award to health department leadership Jun. 16th, 2021 5:35 pm Cuomo: COVID-19 restrictions lifted as 70% of adults have received first dose of vaccine Jun. 15th, 2021 3:05 pm Niagara Falls Memorial, Catholic Health expand patient visitation Jun. 15th, 2021 3:00 pm $105 million in grant funding for nonprofit arts & culturals, artists Jun. 15th, 2021 1:15 pm NYS Office for the Aging launches partnership with Association on Aging & Selfhelp to bring Virtual Senior Center into homes of older adults Jun. 15th, 2021 1:10 pm NYS landmarks to be lit blue & gold, with firework displays in recognition of reaching 70% of single dose vaccinations Jun. 15th, 2021 1:10 pm AAA adds inspected clean enhancement to its Diamond hotel inspections Jun. 11th, 2021 11:55 am Applications open for $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Jun. 11th, 2021 11:30 am New York state announces $200 million in additional food aid for June Jun. 8th, 2021 4:25 pm Cuomo proposes legislation to waive taxes on funding from $800 million COVID-19 pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant program Jun. 8th, 2021 4:25 pm Statement by Higgins on US-Canada border Jun. 8th, 2021 3:55 pm Senate & Assembly Republicans: 'End the disaster emergency declaration' Jun. 8th, 2021 10:25 am 'Doses & Mimosas' with Erie County Department of Health and 3 Buffalo restaurants Jun. 8th, 2021 10:20 am New pop-up vaccination sites to serve areas with lower vaccination rates Jun. 7th, 2021 5:15 pm COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 1% in every region of New York for first time since Aug. 19 Jun. 7th, 2021 2:40 pm Tackling vaccine hesitancy in 15 languages Jun. 7th, 2021 1:45 pm Cuomo on COVID-19: Most remaining restrictions will lift when 70% of adult New Yorkers have received first dose of vaccine Jun. 7th, 2021 1:25 pm Jacobs joins families to call for reopening of US-Canada border Jun. 7th, 2021 10:40 am 'Vax and Scratch' program extended Jun. 7th, 2021 10:40 am NYSUT statement on mask guidance for K-12 schools Jun. 5th, 2021 9:45 am Ortt calls on Cuomo to ease mask mandates in schools Jun. 4th, 2021 9:20 am Memorial, NAMI to offer mental health support in response to pandemic Jun. 2nd, 2021 10:00 am Niagara County DSS says rental assistance program now open Jun. 1st, 2021 4:35 pm SBA administrator issues statement on closure of Paycheck Protection Program Jun. 1st, 2021 1:25 pm Higgins: If travel exemptions can be made for NHL, similar allowances can be made for separated families Jun. 1st, 2021 11:55 am Cuomo lifts indoor dining curfew Jun. 1st, 2021 11:55 am Niagara County Department of Health June clinics include Johnson & Johnson/Janssen single-dose vaccine Jun. 1st, 2021 7:00 am ECMC to administer COVID-19 vaccine at Sahlen Field May. 31st, 2021 7:00 am Cuomo: 'Vax and Scratch' program to be extended to new sites May. 28th, 2021 2:50 pm Tops Friendly Markets offers over-the-counter COVID-19 at-home testing kits May. 28th, 2021 1:40 pm Cuomo announces new guidance reminding employers New York's paid sick leave law covers any needed recovery time from COVID-19 vaccination May. 27th, 2021 9:05 pm Get vaccinated ... win a college scholarship May. 26th, 2021 4:10 pm How to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? UB experts weigh in May. 24th, 2021 6:05 pm Cuomo: Flags to half-staff & state landmarks lit in honor of COVID-19 essential workers May. 24th, 2021 5:55 pm Cuomo: All New York schools to reopen in September; announces new vaccination perks May. 24th, 2021 5:50 pm Dunkin' provides gift cards to Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination program May. 24th, 2021 2:05 pm UB: Every 'variant of concern' has now been detected in Erie County - but US vaccines provide protection May. 21st, 2021 12:40 pm HUD: $5 billion nationwide to house people experiencing homelessness May. 21st, 2021 10:00 am 'Vax & Scratch' program providing lottery tickets for prizes up to $5 million May. 21st, 2021 9:55 am New pop-up vaccination sites at airports to reach more individuals with COVID-19 vaccine May. 21st, 2021 9:50 am Higgins, Jacobs disappointed with continued US-Canada border shutdown May. 20th, 2021 11:40 am Higgins asks New York to make COVID vaccines available to Canadian residents May. 19th, 2021 4:35 pm COVID-19: Vaccination opportunities abound in Erie County May. 19th, 2021 4:30 pm WNY COVID-19 Research Collaborative receives funding to reduce vaccine hesitancy May. 19th, 2021 3:15 pm Cuomo announces new guidance for health and safety measures at child care, day camp & overnight camp programs as New York proceeds with strategic reopening May. 19th, 2021 10:35 am Free community COVID-19 testing event May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm 2021 TCS New York City Marathon to return for 50th running May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm AHLA statement on updated CDC mask guidance May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm Higgins applauds Biden administration action to send vaccines to other nations May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm New York Knicks & Brooklyn Nets will have fully vaccinated fan sections for 2021 NBA home playoff games May. 17th, 2021 3:15 pm Reimagined Tribeca Festival to feature Radio City Music Hall reopening at 100% capacity for festival's closing night May. 17th, 2021 3:15 pm Cuomo announces additional guidance for county fairs & local festivals May. 17th, 2021 3:00 pm Cuomo: New York to adopt new CDC guidance on mask use & social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals May. 17th, 2021 2:45 pm NFMMC hosts pop-up vaccine clinics in partnership with NYS May. 17th, 2021 11:15 am NYS Wegmans now offering COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 12 and older May. 14th, 2021 4:25 pm New cases per 100,000 residents over 7 days drop below 100 for Erie County May. 14th, 2021 4:25 pm Higgins: No more extensions; calls for expanded border crossings by Memorial Day & fully open by July May. 14th, 2021 12:15 pm COVID-19 vaccines available at ECMC May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm Cuomo signs legislation protecting New Yorkers' COVID-19 stimulus payments from debt collectors May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm Erie County Department of Health will expand COVID-19 vaccination to youth ages 12-15 May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm CDC: Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance; NYS reviewing changes May. 13th, 2021 7:25 pm Cuomo accepts NYS Clinical Advisory Task Force recommendation to immediately implement expanded use authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds May. 12th, 2021 9:15 pm NYS: Legislation extending moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities May. 12th, 2021 6:55 pm Survey: 71% support targeted relief for hotel industry May. 12th, 2021 6:55 pm Sahlen Field to host an additional 2,000 spectators for Blue Jays Games through fully vaccinated fan seating May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm Cuomo: Beaches and pools to operate with 6-foot social distancing May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm 5 new pop-up vaccination sites at NFTA stations in Buffalo & Falls May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm Higgins highlights Child Tax Credit changes designed to help working families get ahead May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm All Grand Island students could return to class May 19 May. 12th, 2021 9:50 am Higgins announces new tools to help WNYers find COVID-19 vaccination sites in Erie & Niagara May. 11th, 2021 4:50 pm Erie County introduces 'Vax Visit' service to vaccinate residents at home May. 11th, 2021 4:30 pm Cuomo launches a new decade of Regional Economic Development Council Initiative May. 11th, 2021 4:30 pm UB 'strongly supports' vaccine requirement for in-person students May. 10th, 2021 5:35 pm NYS announces more than $200 million in additional food aid for May May. 8th, 2021 11:05 am 'VAX LIVE' concert seeks to 'Reunite The World' May. 7th, 2021 5:45 pm Six Flags Darien Lake & Genesee County to offer vaccinations May. 7th, 2021 4:35 pm Niagara Falls: Restaino announces continuation of expedited temporary outdoor seating permits to safely increase seating & dining capacities at local businesses May. 7th, 2021 4:00 pm Cuomo signs first-in-nation HERO Act into law May. 7th, 2021 9:40 am Cuomo: Large-scale outdoor venue capacity increase with new fully vaccinated fan sections starting May 19 May. 5th, 2021 4:25 pm Cuomo signs extension of COVID-19 Emergency Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Act, Protect Our Small Businesses Act May. 5th, 2021 8:40 am Free citizen public health training program opens May. 5th, 2021 8:30 am AHLA: State-by-state breakdown on projected hotel industry job loss for 2021 May. 4th, 2021 1:50 pm Cuomo, Murphy & Lamont: 'Significant' easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on businesses, gatherings & venues May. 3rd, 2021 2:10 pm Higgins pushes for US action to allow family reunification at northern border May. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm Hotel industry & union join to urge Congress for aid Apr. 30th, 2021 1:45 pm Office for the Aging director urges New Yorkers to take CV19 CheckUp Apr. 30th, 2021 1:45 pm Relay For Life to hold an in-person event Apr. 30th, 2021 12:05 pm Erie County plans prom-themed 'teen vaccine' clinics Apr. 30th, 2021 11:40 am New York to provide 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for pop-up site targeting 16- to 25-year-old population in Buffalo Apr. 30th, 2021 9:00 am NC Department of Health offering several free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Niagara County Apr. 29th, 2021 11:40 am Higgins announces relief available for restaurants Apr. 29th, 2021 8:45 am Cuomo: State will end food & beverage service curfew Apr. 28th, 2021 10:30 am Memorial Medical Center honors staff for heroic efforts Apr. 28th, 2021 9:40 am ECDOH shares NYSACHO statement on COVID-19 prevention & response activities in schools Apr. 27th, 2021 4:20 pm New York to adopt new CDC guidance on mask use for fully vaccinated people Apr. 27th, 2021 4:15 pm All NYS mass-vaccination sites open to walk-in appointments for eligible adults Apr. 27th, 2021 2:30 pm SBA: Applications opening for $28.6 billion-plus Restaurant Revitalization Fund Apr. 27th, 2021 1:45 pm SBA launches supplemental targeted advance for small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 Apr. 26th, 2021 5:05 pm Festivals getting closer to approval, as Cuomo announces 2021 'Reimagined' New York State Fair Apr. 26th, 2021 2:55 pm ECDOH: 3 'teen vaccine' clinics planned for May 1 Apr. 26th, 2021 2:55 pm FDA & CDC lift recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine use following 'thorough safety review' Apr. 24th, 2021 11:45 am SBA to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for applications Apr. 23rd, 2021 4:15 pm Cuomo: Western New York has not taken COVID-19 seriously enough Apr. 23rd, 2021 3:40 pm SBA announces first-of-its-kind technology initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Apr. 23rd, 2021 1:20 pm NYS Council on the Arts announces unprecedented $100 million investment in nonprofit arts & culture organizations Apr. 22nd, 2021 4:45 pm Cuomo: Decision on festivals coming soon Apr. 22nd, 2021 7:00 am COVID-19: NYS mass-vaccination sites will accommodate walk-in appointments for individuals over the age of 60 beginning April 23 Apr. 21st, 2021 7:35 pm Higgins responds to closed-border extension; advocates for reopening plan Apr. 20th, 2021 2:00 pm Assembly passes Hero Act, aims to protect workers from infectious diseases in workplace Apr. 20th, 2021 1:30 pm Niagara County Department of Health opens up vaccine appointments for this week at Transit Drive-In Apr. 20th, 2021 12:40 pm COVID-19: Movie theater capacity increasing to 33%; museums, aquariums, zoos & botanical gardens increase to 50% Apr. 20th, 2021 10:15 am Ortt: Senate Democrats' executive power repeal is a sham Apr. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm Applications being accepted for $26.6 million pandemic fund for first responders & essential workers Apr. 19th, 2021 1:15 pm Cuomo signs legislation establishing first-in-the-nation program to provide affordable internet to low-income families Apr. 16th, 2021 1:40 pm COVID-19: Restaurant curfew extended Apr. 14th, 2021 9:10 pm Schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments at Erie County Department of Health sites Apr. 13th, 2021 4:50 pm Global Citizen announces 'VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World,' hosted by Selena Gomez Apr. 13th, 2021 12:15 pm CDC & FDA put out joint statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; NYS to pause J&J Apr. 13th, 2021 11:20 am COVID-19: Cuomo points out WNY for high positivity rate Apr. 12th, 2021 4:35 pm COVID-19: Updated guidance for graduation & commencement ceremonies Apr. 12th, 2021 4:25 pm New York state announces $210 million in food aid for April Apr. 12th, 2021 4:10 pm Vaccinate Western New York regional hub issues a call for volunteers Apr. 12th, 2021 2:10 pm New York state to provide new separate allocation of 35,000 COVID-19 vaccines for college students Apr. 12th, 2021 1:45 pm NYS updates in-person school guidelines Apr. 10th, 2021 4:15 pm Higgins announces federal help for struggling Western New York restaurants Apr. 9th, 2021 9:00 pm COVID-19: 2 more pop-up vaccination sites in WNY Apr. 9th, 2021 4:35 pm Attorney General James issues alert urging New Yorkers to report unlawful vaccine charges Apr. 9th, 2021 4:00 pm Higgins announces opening of grant program for museums, performing arts & live venues Apr. 9th, 2021 8:55 am COVID-19: 'South African variant' detected in Erie County samples Apr. 9th, 2021 8:50 am Mask donation from Ford Motor Co. & United Auto Workers for City of Buffalo residents Apr. 7th, 2021 6:20 pm DFS to extend regulation requiring health insurers to waive copays for COVID-19 vaccine until April 30 Apr. 7th, 2021 6:20 pm Higgins announces over $8.4 million for Buffalo & Niagara Falls airports Apr. 7th, 2021 6:00 pm Statewide launch of 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign, encourages New Yorkers age 16-plus who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to schedule an appointment Apr. 5th, 2021 8:35 pm More than 10 million total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across New York Apr. 5th, 2021 12:40 pm ECDOH cautions residents to reduce COVID-19 risks at holiday celebrations & reconsider spring break travel Apr. 2nd, 2021 1:15 pm Performing arts & entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity Apr. 2nd, 2021 1:10 pm Erie County: Additional COVID-19 variants of concern detected in samples Apr. 1st, 2021 10:15 pm Higgins asks US & Canada border agencies to implement virtual interviews for NEXUS applicants Apr. 1st, 2021 10:15 pm To identify best COVID-19 treatments, patients with mild/moderate symptoms needed for NIH-funded study at UB Apr. 1st, 2021 9:20 pm Catholic Health expands hospital visitation Apr. 1st, 2021 1:05 pm UB launches website to find appointments for COVID-19 vaccine Mar. 31st, 2021 10:10 am Attorney general warns New Yorkers to remain alert against COVID-19 vaccine and stimulus scams Mar. 31st, 2021 9:50 am Collegiate sports can bring fans back to stands beginning April 2 Mar. 31st, 2021 9:25 am National Fuel donated more than $1.3 million in 2020 Mar. 30th, 2021 5:00 pm Higgins: Paycheck Protection Program extended Mar. 30th, 2021 4:45 pm Meeting a challenge to vaccinate thousands Mar. 30th, 2021 7:00 am Memorial Medical Center playing important role in mass-vaccination effort Mar. 29th, 2021 4:25 pm New Yorkers 30 years of age and older eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine; 16 and under on deck Mar. 29th, 2021 1:55 pm A year's long wait is finally over for residents of adult care/assisted living communities in New York Mar. 29th, 2021 11:55 am GOP calls for lift of 11 p.m. curfew for bars & restaurants Mar. 26th, 2021 4:50 pm UB researchers detect 'California variants' of the coronavirus in WNY Mar. 26th, 2021 4:50 pm Attorney General James issues guidance to protect New Yorkers' stimulus payments from debt collectors Mar. 26th, 2021 4:10 pm SBA to increase lending limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans Mar. 26th, 2021 3:50 pm Excelsior Pass to help fast-track reopening of businesses & entertainment venues statewide Mar. 26th, 2021 3:45 pm Higgins: Almost $11 million to expand vaccine access in WNY Mar. 26th, 2021 3:45 pm 'California variants' detected in Erie County COVID-19 samples Mar. 26th, 2021 2:25 pm Launch of free citizen public health training program to educate and empower New Yorkers as public health leaders Mar. 26th, 2021 12:40 pm NYS vaccinations: 14 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online Mar. 26th, 2021 12:35 pm NYS: Revised nursing home visitation guidance to align with federal guidelines Mar. 26th, 2021 10:50 am Allegany DOH temporarily accepting vax appointments from neighboring counties Mar. 26th, 2021 10:20 am Legislation expanding access to COVID-19 vaccine for all veterans is signed into law Mar. 26th, 2021 10:15 am NCDOH distributing vaccinations Mar. 24th, 2021 2:20 pm NYS attorney general calls on Facebook & Twitter to stop spread of 'anti-vaxxer coronavirus disinformation'; companies addressing issue Mar. 24th, 2021 12:40 pm 'Management of our shared border must be prioritized' Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am Catholic Health hosts luminaria event & prayer service Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am Health insurance: Open enrollment period to end of 2021 Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am Catholic Health to redevelop St. Joseph campus into outpatient & ambulatory care center Mar. 23rd, 2021 5:40 pm Morinello, Senate & Assembly GOP call for repeal of Cuomo's 'restaurant red tape' Mar. 23rd, 2021 12:45 pm Niagara County: If state says it's our call, we will greenlight full school reopening Mar. 22nd, 2021 2:05 pm Higgins: Vaccine progress & collaboration should allow for US-Canada border to fully reopen this summer Mar. 22nd, 2021 1:45 pm COVID-19: 'Roll Up Your Sleeve' campaign encourages houses of worship of all faiths to sign up as vaccination sites Mar. 22nd, 2021 1:40 pm COVID-19: Pharmacies can vaccinate New Yorkers with comorbidities; age 50 now vaccine-eligible Mar. 22nd, 2021 1:20 pm SBA launches portal to begin accepting shuttered venue operators grant applications on April 8 Mar. 19th, 2021 5:15 pm 'New York Forward' COVID-safe offices partnership to expand access to testing for employers Mar. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm CDC adjusts in-person school guidelines; reactions Mar. 19th, 2021 5:05 pm NYS & COVID-19: More fans can return to sports, entertainment venues Mar. 18th, 2021 10:30 pm More community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online Mar. 18th, 2021 10:30 pm HEALTHeLINK awarded federal funding to expand immunization information sharing Mar. 18th, 2021 9:30 am Higgins: More than $391 million for school districts in Erie & Niagara counties Mar. 17th, 2021 2:35 pm NYS: COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available at Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls Mar. 17th, 2021 10:45 am Jacobs helps pass legislation to extend Paycheck Protection Program Mar. 17th, 2021 9:50 am Higgins, Pascrell hail IRS move to allow Americans to keep full stimulus payments Mar. 16th, 2021 2:15 pm SBA extends deferment period for all COVID-19 EIDL & other disaster loans until 2022 Mar. 16th, 2021 11:30 am COVID-19: Wedding receptions & catered events can resume statewide Mar. 15th, 2021 7:15 pm NYS Health Facilities Association statement on 'nursing home reform' bills Mar. 15th, 2021 3:20 pm Cuomo signs legislation granting employees time off to receive COVID-19 vaccination Mar. 12th, 2021 5:30 pm Hochul marks pandemic's anniversary, receives J&J vaccine Mar. 12th, 2021 5:25 pm Grand Island: COVID-19 shots resume at K of C Mar. 12th, 2021 11:00 am Biden: 'America is coming back' Mar. 12th, 2021 10:45 am Biden: All adult Americans to be eligible for vaccinations by May 1; targets July 4 as return to 'normal' Mar. 12th, 2021 10:35 am Memorial inoculates more than 200 against COVID-19 at Doris Jones Community Center Mar. 11th, 2021 8:50 pm Quarantine for domestic travel will no longer be required starting April 1 Mar. 11th, 2021 6:40 pm Erie County DA alerts public about fraudulent unemployment claims Mar. 11th, 2021 10:10 am NYS Senate Republicans introduce resolution to repeal Cuomo's mandate prohibiting sale of alcoholic beverages without food Mar. 11th, 2021 9:50 am Higgins: American Rescue Plan lays groundwork for better tomorrow Mar. 10th, 2021 3:50 pm Cuomo signs COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 Mar. 9th, 2021 6:05 pm New York Farm Bureau statement on exclusion of farmworkers from vaccine eligibility list Mar. 9th, 2021 3:40 pm New Yorkers 60 years of age and older, additional public facing essential workers will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine Mar. 9th, 2021 1:20 pm Niagara County leaders frustrated over vaccine allocations Mar. 9th, 2021 9:45 am More than 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in NYS houses of worship Mar. 8th, 2021 5:05 pm Counties applaud Senate passage of American Rescue Plan Mar. 8th, 2021 12:30 pm Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls to serve as mass-vaccination site Mar. 8th, 2021 12:15 pm NFMMC to hold vaccine clinic for seniors 65+ Mar. 8th, 2021 11:10 am $29 million to support essential workers & first responders through Empire Pandemic Grant Program Mar. 8th, 2021 11:05 am More than 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to date Mar. 8th, 2021 11:00 am Schumer: 'Help is on the way' to New York Mar. 8th, 2021 10:45 am COVID-19: Restaurants can move to 75% indoor capacity starting March 19 Mar. 8th, 2021 10:05 am Niagara Falls Memorial celebrates discharge of long-term ICU COVID patient Mar. 6th, 2021 12:10 pm NYSAC: County employees fall prey to unemployment fraud Mar. 6th, 2021 11:20 am NYS Legislature passes legislation addressing governor's emergency powers; GOP calls action a 'sham' Mar. 6th, 2021 11:05 am SBA prioritizes smallest of small businesses in Paycheck Protection Program Mar. 5th, 2021 4:25 pm NYSUT calls for more COVID testing in schools Mar. 5th, 2021 11:35 am Schoellkopf Health Center begins in-person visitation Mar. 5th, 2021 9:50 am 3 new, short-term mass vaccination sites to expand state's roll-out of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Mar. 5th, 2021 9:50 am Erie County, Pegula Sports & Entertainment partner to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic at KeyBank Center Mar. 5th, 2021 9:30 am Niagara County Department of Health removes quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated persons in alignment with updated guidance Mar. 4th, 2021 6:00 pm Event, arts & entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning April 2 Mar. 3rd, 2021 6:25 pm Cuomo announces opening of state-FEMA mass-vaccination sites in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester & Yonkers Mar. 3rd, 2021 2:40 pm Biden: US on track to vaccinate all adults by end of May Mar. 3rd, 2021 1:55 pm Vaccine: Niagara County POD staying in Lockport, as largest shipment is expected Mar. 3rd, 2021 12:35 pm Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Erie County Department of Health issues statement on parades & large public events Mar. 2nd, 2021 4:10 pm COVID-19: New York State Legislature set to repeal Gov. Cuomo's emergency powers Mar. 2nd, 2021 4:05 pm $25 million in additional funding for Nourish NY to deliver New York-produced agricultural products to families in need Mar. 2nd, 2021 2:25 pm NCDOH removes close contact quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated individuals, confirms successful rate of full vaccination series Mar. 2nd, 2021 8:45 am NYS vaccine task force unanimously recommends Johnson & Johnson's vaccine Mar. 1st, 2021 3:45 pm NYSAC, NYSCEA statements on 1-year anniversary of first COVID-19 positive case in New York Mar. 1st, 2021 1:35 pm On 1-year anniversary of COVID-19, NYS passes 4.5 million vaccine doses administered Mar. 1st, 2021 1:15 pm Erie County DOH outlines facility requirements for non-professional, non-collegiate sports events; offers update on vaccinations, quarantines Feb. 27th, 2021 9:40 am Higgins announces House approval of American Rescue Plan; Jacobs critical of package Feb. 27th, 2021 9:40 am NFMMC vaccine program returns to Doris Jones Community Center Feb. 26th, 2021 4:45 pm NYS to expand vaccination network to include sites designed to serve 65-plus Feb. 26th, 2021 4:00 pm COVID-19: WNY drops below 2% Feb. 26th, 2021 2:25 pm Memorial Medical Center schedules free COVID-19 testing at Word of Life Ministries Feb. 26th, 2021 1:25 pm Memorial Medical Center expands vaccine effort to Wheatfield Feb. 26th, 2021 10:00 am Former Secretary to the Governor Cohen offers nursing home 'clarification' Feb. 25th, 2021 11:20 am NYSUT statement on 'confusion over in-person instruction in schools' Feb. 25th, 2021 11:00 am New ID verification tool aims to fight unemployment fraud, speed processing of claims Feb. 25th, 2021 10:05 am COVID-19 vaccine developed by UB startup approved for human trials Feb. 24th, 2021 1:35 pm Biden, Trudeau announce 'Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership' Feb. 24th, 2021 10:55 am Eligible New Yorkers can begin making appointments at state-FEMA vaccination sites including Buffalo Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am NT department working with DiBernardo to assist people in getting vaccinations Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am BlueCross BlueShield connects with 50,000 at-risk members through targeted efforts amid pandemic Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am Higgins: Biden-Trudeau meeting positive step in rebuilding binational trust & progress Feb. 23rd, 2021 7:20 pm ECMC prepares updated visitation guidance for Terrace View Feb. 23rd, 2021 7:20 pm Cuomo announces expanded guidelines for nursing home visitations Feb. 22nd, 2021 7:25 pm Higgins announces budget committee approval of American Rescue Plan Feb. 22nd, 2021 7:25 pm Cuomo sets guidelines for billiard halls to reopen; movie theaters in NYC also reopening; weddings & catered events can resume March 15 Feb. 22nd, 2021 5:40 pm NF Memorial Medical Center resumes COVID-19 vaccine clinics Feb. 22nd, 2021 5:35 pm Ortt & Barclay: Stop faking on revoking governor's emergency powers Feb. 22nd, 2021 2:55 pm AHLA on CDC vaccination guidelines & hotel workers in phase 1c Feb. 22nd, 2021 1:55 pm Jacobs seeks transparent COVID-19 accounting Feb. 22nd, 2021 10:55 am 'NY PopsUp' debuts to support state's performing arts industries Feb. 20th, 2021 11:05 am Opening dates & scheduling information for state-FEMA vaccination sites Feb. 19th, 2021 5:25 pm Updated guidance for infection rates & testing protocols on college campuses Feb. 19th, 2021 4:50 pm 'New York Forward' rapid test program to help businesses & catered events reopen safely Feb. 19th, 2021 4:20 pm Cuomo: Nursing home visitations to resume Feb. 19th, 2021 4:10 pm DiNapoli: State tax revenues $2 billion lower than last fiscal year Feb. 19th, 2021 3:55 pm Cuomo asks for 'sweeping nursing home reform legislation' as part of 30-day amendments Feb. 19th, 2021 3:50 pm NYS: Week 10 vaccinations delayed Feb. 19th, 2021 10:00 am HUD announces extensions & expansions of COVID-19 homeowner relief, home retention measures Feb. 18th, 2021 11:05 am Higgins: School districts slated to receive estimated $414 million under American Rescue Plan Feb. 17th, 2021 6:10 pm 4 additional FEMA & state-partnered vaccination sites to open in New York, targeted at increasing equitable vaccination access Feb. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm 13 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online to provide first doses to 3,850 Feb. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm Open enrollment for New Yorkers extended to May 15; marketplace reopens for millions of Americans Feb. 17th, 2021 3:00 pm Reopening: Indoor family entertainment centers March 26, outdoor amusement parks April 9 Feb. 17th, 2021 2:40 pm Higgins: WNY clinics to be among first to receive direct federal allocation of COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 16th, 2021 5:05 pm NFMMC: Weather-related delivery delay causes COVID-19 clinic cancellation Feb. 16th, 2021 2:10 pm Ortt pens letter to AG; requests expanded investigation into Cuomo team's 'COVID-19 failures' Feb. 16th, 2021 2:05 pm Cuomo offers explanation for nursing home 'void' of information Feb. 16th, 2021 1:20 pm Niagara County postpones vaccination clinic Feb. 16th, 2021 10:40 am Catholic Health expands visitor policy for 'same-day' surgery patients Feb. 15th, 2021 4:00 pm Niagara County: COVID-19 second-dose vaccine clinic & bridge closure both postponed Feb. 15th, 2021 2:10 pm UB physician is co-author on new international guidelines on treating COVID-19 Feb. 15th, 2021 12:40 pm NYS: More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours Feb. 15th, 2021 11:20 am NYSUT: CDC schools guidance reaffirms need for COVID testing programs Feb. 15th, 2021 11:15 am Cuomo signs executive order extending restaurants, bars & other SLA-licensed entities closing times to 11 p.m. statewide Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am Erie County DOH provides update on week's COVID-19 vaccine allocation Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am SBA reaches $200 billion milestone in economic injury disaster loan program to small businesses & nonprofits Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am Kaleida Health statement on Erie County's plan to vaccinate those with underlying medical conditions Feb. 13th, 2021 11:55 pm Erie County DOH outlines plan to vaccinate residents with certain medical conditions Feb. 13th, 2021 11:55 pm Cuomo: Mass vaccination sites to increase capacity for individuals with comorbidities & underlying conditions, who can begin to schedule appointments Feb. 13th, 2021 11:55 pm Cuomo: Restaurant & bar closing times to be extended to 11 pm statewide Feb. 12th, 2021 12:00 pm NYS: Melissa DeRosa clarifies statements Feb. 12th, 2021 11:55 am GOP takes aim at Cuomo Feb. 12th, 2021 11:40 am Higgins announces committee approval of COVID-19 relief for working families Feb. 12th, 2021 11:30 am State issues comment on CDC quarantine adjustment Feb. 11th, 2021 10:15 pm NYS: More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours Feb. 11th, 2021 10:10 pm WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund announces additional $4.5 million in emergency needs grants to support nonprofits Feb. 11th, 2021 10:10 pm Morinello calls for subpoena of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker in wake of AG nursing home report Feb. 11th, 2021 9:40 pm Live Well Erie encourages community: Unite to get vaccinated Feb. 11th, 2021 1:25 pm Cuomo on COVID: Statewide positivity is 3.54% - lowest since Nov. 25 Feb. 11th, 2021 1:20 pm Higgins announces House committee action on American Rescue Plan Feb. 10th, 2021 5:05 pm Cuomo: Sports & entertainment events in major stadiums, arenas can reopen with limited spectators beginning Feb. 23 Feb. 10th, 2021 3:00 pm Niagara Small Business Development Center to offer free entrepreneurship webinars Feb. 10th, 2021 11:15 am Cuomo announces proposal to establish NYS Cares + Baby2Baby Diaper Bank Feb. 10th, 2021 11:10 am As House Ways & Means Committee begins hearings on COVID relief, Higgins provides details on package before Congress Feb. 10th, 2021 10:30 am Municipalities in Erie & Niagara counties to receive $792 million+ in COVID-19 relief under Biden plan Feb. 10th, 2021 10:25 am Niagara County DOH partners with Kenan Center for mass-vaccination POD Feb. 10th, 2021 9:50 am Higgins pushes for Western New York health centers to receive a direct federal allocation of COVID vaccine Feb. 9th, 2021 4:05 pm Erie County DOH expands eligibility for county-run COVID-19 testing sites Feb. 9th, 2021 9:50 am Cuomo: New Yorkers with comorbidities & underlying conditions can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites beginning Feb. 14 Feb. 8th, 2021 4:25 pm Senate Republicans call on majority to hold multiple oversight hearings on health Feb. 8th, 2021 12:25 pm Norris: Invoke subpoena powers in nursing home hearings Feb. 8th, 2021 12:10 pm Cuomo: Winter storm will impact Saturday vaccine appointments at Buffalo State-run site Feb. 5th, 2021 8:20 pm Cuomo announces list of comorbidities & underlying conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, starting Feb. 15 Feb. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm Erie County making progress with vaccinations Feb. 5th, 2021 3:00 pm Higgins fights to make sure neighborhood restaurants have fair access to COVID relief Feb. 5th, 2021 12:30 pm Villa Maria College to implement plans for in-person fall semester Feb. 5th, 2021 9:45 am Our Lady of Peace completes 2nd COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 5th, 2021 9:00 am COVID-19: NT woman hospitalized before holidays heads home Feb. 5th, 2021 7:00 am Niagara Falls Memorial, Niagara Falls Health Equity Task Force hold community vaccination clinic Feb. 4th, 2021 9:05 pm Joint statement from departments of health regarding travel & quarantine Feb. 4th, 2021 2:55 pm Community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week Feb. 3rd, 2021 1:55 pm 5 NYS companies to produce COVID-19-related equipment & supplies to support in-state needs Feb. 3rd, 2021 1:30 pm Survey: 56% of Americans likely to travel for vacation in 2021; 21% report traveling since pandemic Feb. 3rd, 2021 10:05 am Catholic Health vaccinates members of law enforcement Feb. 2nd, 2021 5:50 pm Cuomo: Federal vaccine supply to increase to 20% for next 3 weeks Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:35 pm NYS Department of Labor stops fraudsters from stealing more than $5.5 billion in unemployment benefits Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:35 pm Jacobs joins colleagues in calling for reinstatement of USDA program Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:30 pm WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund's 'Moving Forward Together' initiative announces regional food system assessment & planning effort Feb. 2nd, 2021 2:55 pm DiNapoli: Statewide local sales tax collections declined 10% in 2020 Feb. 2nd, 2021 2:55 pm ECMC updates patient visitation Feb. 2nd, 2021 2:20 pm New York state announces a boost in nutrition assistance Feb. 1st, 2021 2:05 pm BBB tip: Don't share your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media Feb. 1st, 2021 12:20 pm Cuomo: New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has declined for 23 straight days Feb. 1st, 2021 12:15 pm Cuomo gives blessing to wedding receptions Jan. 29th, 2021 4:50 pm Higgins tells House & Senate leaders to Include RESTAURANTS Act in COVID relief package Jan. 29th, 2021 4:40 pm Jacobs joins colleagues in calling for reopening US-Canadian border Jan. 29th, 2021 4:40 pm Senate Republicans discuss plan to 'Reset NY's Restaurant & Hospitality Industry' Jan. 29th, 2021 3:35 pm ECDOH provides vaccine distribution update Jan. 29th, 2021 3:35 pm Niagara Falls Memorial to resume patient visitation Jan. 29th, 2021 11:55 am Cuomo reminds New Yorkers they are not responsible for paying PPE charges from in-network health care providers Jan. 29th, 2021 10:30 am Higgins & Stefanik lead bipartisan push for action on US-Canada border policy Jan. 29th, 2021 10:25 am NYSCHSA president urges full state funding for local roads & bridges, vaccines for highway crews Jan. 28th, 2021 7:55 pm Section VI moves wrestling, creates new calendar Jan. 28th, 2021 7:55 pm Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker in response to OAG report Jan. 28th, 2021 4:35 pm Attorney general on nursing homes: Investigations reveal DOH publicly reported data undercounted COVID-19 deaths Jan. 28th, 2021 4:00 pm WNY health leaders strongly suggest wrestling postponement Jan. 28th, 2021 9:10 am Cuomo announces extension of partnership with HelloFresh to combat food insecurity among veterans Jan. 27th, 2021 3:35 pm DEC proposes regulations to improve food scrap recycling, prevent food waste Jan. 27th, 2021 3:15 pm Cuomo pulls WNY out of micro-cluster zones Jan. 27th, 2021 12:00 pm Niagara County gives greenlight to moderate- and higher-risk sports Jan. 27th, 2021 10:50 am Erie County Department of Health cancels additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics Jan. 26th, 2021 4:50 pm SBA takes steps to improve first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loan review Jan. 26th, 2021 4:35 pm $466.8 million obligated to New York for COVID-19 vaccination costs Jan. 26th, 2021 12:05 pm Cuomo allowing elective surgery in Erie County; poised to lessen micro-cluster zone restrictions Jan. 25th, 2021 10:00 pm NYSUT statement on announcement state will seek federal testing waiver Jan. 25th, 2021 8:05 pm ECDOH: Higher-risk sports can resume Jan. 25th, 2021 4:50 pm Norris: NY needs food security Jan. 25th, 2021 3:25 pm Biden answers Higgins' call for northern border plan Jan. 22nd, 2021 4:50 pm Cuomo: Investigations into prescription drug price spikes connected to pandemic Jan. 22nd, 2021 10:40 am Report: Hotel and travel outlook in 2021 Jan. 22nd, 2021 10:40 am Open enrollment for New Yorkers extended through March 31 Jan. 21st, 2021 12:30 pm Memorial to hold free COVID-19 testing event Jan. 21st, 2021 12:30 pm ECDOH cancels additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics due to lack of supply Jan. 20th, 2021 5:10 pm Cuomo: $130 million proposal to help highly impacted small businesses with tax credits Jan. 20th, 2021 5:10 pm 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans approved in first week Jan. 20th, 2021 11:30 am Cuomo outlines fiscal year 2022 budget; draws mixed reviews Jan. 19th, 2021 8:45 pm NYS: Senate majority looks to help small businesses build back Jan. 19th, 2021 2:40 pm Erie County remembers those lost to COVID-19 Jan. 19th, 2021 2:10 pm NYSUT calls on state to seek federal testing waiver amid ongoing challenges of pandemic Jan. 19th, 2021 10:30 am Cuomo offers SOTS proposal to boost partial unemployment benefits Jan. 19th, 2021 10:15 am Cuomo issues letter to Pfizer Chairman/CEO Albert Bourla asking to directly purchase COVID-19 vaccines for NYS Jan. 18th, 2021 1:40 pm SOTS: Proposal to open Dormitory Authority's low-cost finance, design and construction services to all nonprofits & school districts Jan. 18th, 2021 1:00 pm Counties recognize Schumer's leadership in pushing aid for local governments Jan. 18th, 2021 12:45 pm Norris' 'NY Business Emergency Relief Act' priority for Assembly GOP Jan. 18th, 2021 7:00 am Erie County DOH cancels upcoming COVID-19 vaccine PODS Jan. 16th, 2021 3:00 pm More in-person learning weighed for Sidway Jan. 16th, 2021 7:00 am NYS/SNAP: 6-month increase in food benefits Jan. 15th, 2021 7:00 pm Higgins presses for restaurant relief in next COVID-19 package Jan. 15th, 2021 6:50 pm NFMMC cancels COVID-19 vaccine clinics due to supply shortage Jan. 15th, 2021 3:55 pm Niagara Falls: Restaino announces disbursement of CARES Act funds Jan. 15th, 2021 3:05 pm Hotels offer 50,000+ properties to help with vaccine rollout across country Jan. 15th, 2021 2:30 pm State comments on vaccination site information Jan. 15th, 2021 10:40 am NCDOH: First week of POD at Transit Drive-In Theatre successful due to planning & partnerships Jan. 15th, 2021 10:35 am President-elect Joe Biden aims for 100 million vaccinations within his first 100 days Jan. 15th, 2021 10:35 am Niagara County Department of Health, 211 partner to ensure access to COVID-19 POD preregistration Jan. 14th, 2021 12:35 pm Erie County restaurants permitted to move back into 'yellow zone' Jan. 14th, 2021 11:25 am NYS counties renew push for bipartisan aid Jan. 13th, 2021 5:40 pm Memorial to hold offsite vaccination clinics as state expands eligible list Jan. 13th, 2021 4:45 pm State vaccination sites now open; none in WNY yet Jan. 13th, 2021 2:35 pm 1.1 million PPP loans forgiven so far, totaling over $100 billion Jan. 13th, 2021 11:45 am Higgins not surprised by continuation of closed border Jan. 12th, 2021 4:10 pm Cuomo: New York to expand COVID vaccine eligibility to include those age 65-plus, immunocompromised Jan. 12th, 2021 12:30 pm 9 Wegmans pharmacies to offer COVID-19 vaccine to people 75+, UB South also a vaccination site Jan. 11th, 2021 5:05 pm Counties call for flexibility, end to diversion of local sales tax in 2021 legislative agenda Jan. 11th, 2021 5:00 pm SBA reopens PPP to community financial institutions Jan. 11th, 2021 4:50 pm Coronavirus stats for Jan. 11 Jan. 11th, 2021 4:05 pm Additional New Yorkers, individuals 75+ can begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments Jan. 11th, 2021 11:20 am Niagara County Department of Health offers COVID-19 POD eligibility, preregistration details Jan. 11th, 2021 11:20 am Historic Lincoln Building transforms into Erie County pandemic response hub Jan. 11th, 2021 10:10 am Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine availability statement Jan. 11th, 2021 10:10 am Cuomo: Expanded network to accelerate distribution of COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 9th, 2021 11:30 am Cuomo, 8 other governors issue letter to US HHS asking for expedited COVID-19 vaccine distribution Jan. 9th, 2021 11:30 am Cuomo announces proposal to bolster protections for residential & commercial tenants as part of 2021 State of the State Jan. 9th, 2021 11:25 am Island Prescription Center offers rapid COVID testing Jan. 9th, 2021 7:00 am SBA, Treasury: PPP reopening; new guidance issued Jan. 8th, 2021 1:30 pm State clarifies vaccination eligibility Jan. 7th, 2021 4:40 pm Niagara County Department of Health prioritizing mass vaccination clinics to increase access to COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 7th, 2021 10:50 am Consumer alert: Division of Consumer Protection urges New Yorkers to be aware of COVID-19 scams tied to federal economic impact payments Jan. 6th, 2021 7:50 pm Memorial Medical Center celebrates discharge of long-term COVID-19 patient Jan. 6th, 2021 5:15 pm Cuomo asks DHS to require COVID-19 tests for international airline passengers Jan. 6th, 2021 5:10 pm Niagara County approves funding for vaccination hires Jan. 6th, 2021 11:35 am County executives offer vaccine help, call for increased cooperation & information sharing with state's distribution efforts Jan. 6th, 2021 9:35 am Cuomo provides second update on vaccinations Jan. 6th, 2021 9:00 am Ortt & Republican conference plan to 'Reset New York' Jan. 5th, 2021 4:45 pm Cuomo outlines vaccination procedures Jan. 5th, 2021 12:30 pm NCSO statement on coronavirus Jan. 5th, 2021 11:35 am Cuomo, AG James renew suspension of state debt collection for 9th time Jan. 5th, 2021 11:35 am Mt. St. Mary's to provide Catholic Health's first COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy clinic Dec. 31st, 2020 1:15 pm Cuomo provides updates on extended federal unemployment benefits, sick leave Dec. 29th, 2020 7:20 pm Up next: COVID-19 vaccination scams Dec. 29th, 2020 11:10 am Erie County 'Back to Business' program delivers millions of dollars in aid to local businesses Dec. 28th, 2020 6:05 pm Erie County Department of Health changes quarantine guidance Dec. 28th, 2020 6:05 pm Niagara Falls Memorial to vaccinate select outside groups Dec. 28th, 2020 10:30 am Hochul announces expanded WNY vaccine hub leadership team Dec. 24th, 2020 5:45 pm Rapid COVID-19 testing now available at WellNow Urgent Care centers Dec. 24th, 2020 11:05 am New guidance from Department of Financial Services to further grow hospital capacity Dec. 23rd, 2020 6:05 pm Malatras: SUNY Upstate Medical University to partner with New York Power Authority to test essential utility workers for COVID-19 using top-ranked saliva test Dec. 23rd, 2020 5:45 pm COVID-19: 89,000 vaccinated in NYS Dec. 23rd, 2020 5:40 pm Cuomo: Plan under development to allow fans to attend first Buffalo Bills home playoff game in more than two decades Dec. 23rd, 2020 4:25 pm Niagara Falls Memorial to distribute COVID-19 vaccine to state-designated high risk groups Dec. 22nd, 2020 7:20 pm Cuomo: Wadsworth Laboratory has begun research of new COVID-19 strain Dec. 22nd, 2020 2:25 pm A closer look at contact tracing with Erie County Department of Health Dec. 22nd, 2020 12:10 pm Elderwood establishes COVID-only care center Dec. 22nd, 2020 12:00 pm New ECMC podcast: Stress management through holidays, pandemic, more Dec. 22nd, 2020 11:35 am Higgins announces approval of 2021 budget package funding important to WNY Dec. 22nd, 2020 11:35 am Higgins announces house approval of COVID-19 disaster relief package Dec. 22nd, 2020 10:30 am COVID-19: Cuomo provides vaccination update Dec. 21st, 2020 3:15 pm British Airways, Delta Airlines, Virgin Atlantic agree to test all passengers before entering New York Dec. 21st, 2020 2:25 pm Santa Claus granted DOH waiver to travel to New York for Christmas Dec. 21st, 2020 1:40 pm Niagara USA Chamber outlines new COVID-19 relief bill Dec. 21st, 2020 1:15 pm 'Significant day in New York's battle' against COVID-19 Dec. 21st, 2020 10:40 am Cuomo signs executive order to support seniors & restaurant industry; announces approval of Moderna vaccine Dec. 21st, 2020 9:50 am New York state reminds snowmobilers to ride safely Dec. 18th, 2020 5:40 pm Memorial administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 18th, 2020 5:15 pm Cuomo on Buffalo Bills fans returning to stadium: 'If there's any way to figure it out, we should try to figure it out' Dec. 18th, 2020 2:45 pm UB to start spring semester Feb. 1 under modified in-person format Dec. 18th, 2020 9:50 am NYS Homes and Community Renewal announces expansion of COVID-19 rent relief program through Feb. 1 Dec. 18th, 2020 9:00 am Cuomo: New York state will advance $1.5 billion to organizations needing cash flow until early 2021 Dec. 17th, 2020 4:45 pm Erie County Department of Health shifts information line hours, announces changes in schedule for holidays Dec. 17th, 2020 4:45 pm Catholic Health to serve as western region lead for COVID-19 vaccination planning Dec. 17th, 2020 9:40 am 'Vaccinate New York': Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state's administration plan Dec. 16th, 2020 8:00 pm Cuomo pleased with Western New York's progress; says shutdown depends on public action Dec. 16th, 2020 7:50 pm Commissioner Zucker issues letter to hospital administrators detailing directives to expand capacity Dec. 16th, 2020 7:45 pm UB experts praise state order to remove 90-day delay for pharmacists to provide COVID-19 vaccinations Dec. 16th, 2020 7:45 pm Kaleida Health begins coronavirus vaccines Dec. 16th, 2020 2:40 pm ECMC begins vaccination of frontline caregivers Dec. 16th, 2020 2:30 pm DiNapoli: Statewide local sales tax collections down 7.1% in November Dec. 16th, 2020 2:25 pm New York: More than $100 million in additional food assistance for December Dec. 15th, 2020 2:25 pm UB expert: Biden's emphasis on unity can take politics out of pandemic response Dec. 15th, 2020 2:20 pm Jonathan Schultz, Niagara County director of emergency services, recognized by IAEM Dec. 15th, 2020 2:20 pm Higgins leads effort to make sure Americans receive full COVID-19 relief payment they are owed Dec. 15th, 2020 2:20 pm NFMMC to perform COVID-19 testing at Doris Jones Family Resource Center Dec. 14th, 2020 5:25 pm VA Western New York Healthcare System selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14th, 2020 3:45 pm Poloncarz: Vaccines start to arrive, but won't be available to general public 'for months' Dec. 14th, 2020 3:40 pm Niagara County moving into 'yellow zone' Dec. 14th, 2020 2:10 pm Survey: Nearly 70% of Americans will not travel for Christmas Dec. 14th, 2020 12:40 pm New York administers its first COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14th, 2020 12:40 pm Niagara County Department of Health prepares for COVID-19 vaccination Dec. 14th, 2020 10:45 am 1199SEIU issues statement on approved COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14th, 2020 10:00 am Cuomo to decide if more micro-cluster zones are necessary Dec. 11th, 2020 6:50 pm Second phase of Empire State Digital with Ritual One & PayPal to support NYS restaurants, food service industry Dec. 11th, 2020 4:20 pm Memorial receives special freezer for storing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 11th, 2020 11:45 am Higgins: $3.5 million-plus for Western New York community health centers Dec. 11th, 2020 10:20 am Niagara County starting to see coronavirus spike Dec. 10th, 2020 9:15 pm Cuomo announces launch of 'New York Forward' small business lease assistance partnership Dec. 10th, 2020 8:25 pm Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state's vaccination distribution plan Dec. 9th, 2020 8:20 pm Higgins calls for moratorium on evictions & rental assistance for landlords to be included in COVID relief package Dec. 9th, 2020 3:10 pm Ortt & Senate Republicans call to preserve jobs by pausing minimum wage increase Dec. 9th, 2020 3:10 pm Zucker issues letter to hospital, nursing home administrators outlining surge & flex and data reporting measures Dec. 9th, 2020 1:20 pm Niagara Falls Memorial opens center for administering monoclonal COVID-19 antibody therapy Dec. 9th, 2020 1:15 pm COVID-19: Fauci offers Cuomo guidance on potential holiday spikes Dec. 7th, 2020 8:25 pm Cuomo: Regions will shut down again if they can't control hospitalizations Dec. 7th, 2020 8:25 pm Campaign highlighting county leadership during COVID-19 receives honor Dec. 7th, 2020 10:20 am National Governors Association leadership calls on Congress to deliver COVID-19 relief bill & support states before recessing Dec. 4th, 2020 4:20 pm New York to receive initial delivery of COVID-19 vaccine doses for 170,000 Dec. 2nd, 2020 5:55 pm Higgins asks Biden administration to prioritize northern border strategy Dec. 2nd, 2020 5:50 pm Rapid turnaround COVID-19 tests can offer great promise to assisted-living communities - but only if accessible & affordable Dec. 2nd, 2020 2:20 pm Niagara Falls Memorial to hold a COVID-19 testing event at John Duke Center Dec. 2nd, 2020 1:30 pm $6.7 million in federal funding to assist New York's marine fishing industry during COVID-19 pandemic Dec. 1st, 2020 11:20 pm FeedMore WNY special mobile food pantry distributions respond to increased need for food assistance due to COVID-19 Dec. 1st, 2020 10:15 am Niagara County Health Department offers 'key actions to take if you test positive for COVID-19' Nov. 30th, 2020 7:55 pm Statement from Niagara County Manager Rick Updegrove regarding COVID-19 cases in Social Services Department Nov. 30th, 2020 7:55 pm Erie County to deliver $19 million in financial aid to nearly 1,400 small businesses in need Nov. 30th, 2020 7:55 pm Cuomo announces winter plan to combat COVID-19 surge in New York Nov. 30th, 2020 7:25 pm COVID-19 studies should also focus on mucosal immunity, UB researchers argue Nov. 30th, 2020 11:00 am Erie County Department of Health provides statement on civil penalty for Athletes Unleashed Nov. 25th, 2020 12:25 pm NYS Sheriffs' Association clears the air about holiday enforcement Nov. 24th, 2020 1:50 pm County leaders of both parties call for unity in face of reintensifying public health crisis Nov. 23rd, 2020 4:50 pm Nursing homes see continued record number of new COVID-19 cases, as community spread increases across US Nov. 23rd, 2020 1:10 pm Cuomo calls on Congress to renew & expand 'critical support programs' for unemployed Americans amid COVID-19 pandemic Nov. 23rd, 2020 11:30 am Counties ready to help deploy COVID-19 vaccine Nov. 20th, 2020 5:15 pm HUD: Over $3.2 million in targeted funding for coronavirus relief in New York Nov. 20th, 2020 1:25 pm Survey: 71% of hotels won't survive another 6 months without further government COVID relief Nov. 20th, 2020 10:40 am Governors encourage colleges to provide testing for students before thanksgiving break, recommend expanded remote instruction Nov. 20th, 2020 10:05 am Law enforcement officials in 9 WNY counties won't enforce Cuomo's 10-person limit Nov. 20th, 2020 9:55 am Catholic Health, ECMC make adjustments based on micro-clusters Nov. 20th, 2020 9:50 am COVID-19 micro-clusters: Erie County goes to 'orange zone,' NT, Wheatfield Niagara County 'yellow zones' Nov. 18th, 2020 9:00 pm COVID-19: What about Thanksgiving? Nov. 18th, 2020 8:15 pm Cuomo launches free online platform for New Yorkers to learn new job skills, earn certificates & advance careers Nov. 18th, 2020 1:40 pm UB will continue mandatory pre-break testing before transitioning to remote instruction Nov. 25 Nov. 18th, 2020 9:35 am Cuomo announces new tool to help New Yorkers access critical benefits amid COVID-19 Nov. 17th, 2020 9:15 am Erie County in 'a bad situation' with coronavirus, but controls its own destiny Nov. 16th, 2020 4:55 pm Cuomo on coronavirus: 'All New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, have cause for concern' Nov. 16th, 2020 1:20 pm DiNapoli: Statewide local sales tax collections decline 5.2% in October Nov. 16th, 2020 9:50 am 'Yellow zone' poses new challenge for Grand Island Nov. 14th, 2020 7:05 am Erie County Department of Health expands COVID-19 information line hours, days Nov. 13th, 2020 4:00 pm ECMC issues changes to patient visitation Nov. 13th, 2020 4:00 pm Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center updates visitor policy Nov. 13th, 2020 12:30 pm COVID-19 working group of Western New York releases consensus statement on mask usage Nov. 12th, 2020 4:50 pm Niagara County to hold mask, hand sanitizer giveaway events Nov. 12th, 2020 12:10 pm Cuomo: Restaurants, bars & gyms must close at 10 p.m.; private gatherings limited to 10 people Nov. 11th, 2020 7:20 pm ESAAL issues statement on Pfizer Nov. 11th, 2020 7:10 pm Cuomo applauds SUNY Upstate Medical's Dr. Stephen Thomas, appointed lead principal investigator for worldwide Pfizer vaccine trial Nov. 11th, 2020 8:40 am COVID-19 clinical trial: UB launches monoclonal antibody study for household members of anyone who recently tested positive Nov. 10th, 2020 4:25 pm Erie County Department of Health announces change in COVID-19 diagnostic test criteria Nov. 10th, 2020 4:15 pm Coronavirus stats for Nov. 9 Nov. 9th, 2020 9:05 pm NYSUT launches new website to track COVID-19 health, safety concerns in New York schools Nov. 9th, 2020 3:05 pm Cuomo placing Erie County in 'yellow zone' Nov. 9th, 2020 11:55 am Erie County has highest COVID-19 case count to date Nov. 7th, 2020 9:05 pm COVID-19 sanctions coming to Erie County Nov. 7th, 2020 10:00 am Memorial to conduct COVID-19 testing Monday at Wrobel Towers Nov. 6th, 2020 1:15 pm Restaino announces Niagara Falls City School District as COVID-19 testing site Nov. 6th, 2020 9:20 am Erie County: 'Not a good time' in fight against coronavirus spread Nov. 5th, 2020 9:20 am New York Coalition For Open Government seeks greater transparency from Erie County regarding COVID-19; executive's office explains policy Nov. 4th, 2020 5:15 pm Cuomo has concern about vaccine distribution Nov. 3rd, 2020 10:25 am COVID-19: Niagara County health director offers guidance for residents as winter approaches Nov. 3rd, 2020 7:00 am Coronavirus stats for Nov. 2 Nov. 2nd, 2020 10:00 pm NYS and COVID-19: New guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to 'test out' of mandatory 14-day quarantine Nov. 2nd, 2020 9:00 am New York State Homes & Community Renewal: Nearly $40 million being provided to tenants through COVID-19 rent relief program Oct. 31st, 2020 10:10 am Cuomo: Emergency food providers to continue to deliver NYS agricultural products to families in need Oct. 30th, 2020 4:30 pm Memorial Medical Center updates COVID-19 testing calendar Oct. 30th, 2020 11:40 am Support grows for hotel industry's Safe Stay Oct. 28th, 2020 4:10 pm UB spinoff Cytocybernetics receives funding to accelerate COVID-19 drug screening Oct. 28th, 2020 12:15 pm California added to NY's COVID-19 travel advisory; nonessential interstate travel with Massachusetts discouraged Oct. 27th, 2020 7:25 pm BBB research shows spike in online purchase scams since beginning of pandemic Oct. 27th, 2020 7:25 pm UB to test all on-campus students before Thanksgiving break Oct. 27th, 2020 7:25 pm Erie County Department of Health answers questions about youth sports travel Oct. 26th, 2020 1:25 pm Cuomos: New York to partner with The RealReal to launch 'Mask Up' campaign to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts, build awareness of need to wear masks Oct. 26th, 2020 1:20 pm Early voting continues in Niagara County Oct. 26th, 2020 12:00 pm Coronavirus stats for Oct. 26 Oct. 26th, 2020 11:20 am NFMMC to provide additional COVID-19 testing Oct. 24th, 2020 11:15 am Cuomo: 8 additional NYS companies to start producing COVID-19-related equipment & supplies to support in-state needs Oct. 23rd, 2020 5:30 pm ESAAL: New York state continues to deny assisted living residents on-site hair services putting their health & well-being at risk Oct. 23rd, 2020 3:15 pm Niagara County Department of Health: Results of rapid testing of school staff 'very encouraging' Oct. 23rd, 2020 12:20 pm CAO of WNY connects underserved communities with mortgage & rent relief Oct. 23rd, 2020 12:15 pm Ortt calls for local CARES Act relief Oct. 23rd, 2020 10:00 am City of Niagara Falls allocates funds to Catholic Charities for housing relief Oct. 21st, 2020 4:15 pm UB asks: Could adjuvants play a role in developing a successful COVID-19 vaccine? Oct. 21st, 2020 12:40 pm NYS residents urged to stay away from 40 states, as Arizona, Maryland added to COVID-19 travel advisory Oct. 20th, 2020 5:00 pm Executive order extending moratorium on COVID-19-related commercial evictions through Jan. 1 Oct. 20th, 2020 5:00 pm Cuomo releases 7-day rolling average of COVID-19 positivity by state Oct. 20th, 2020 12:20 pm Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on extension of US-Canada travel ban through Nov. 21 Oct. 20th, 2020 12:05 pm DiNapoli: Halfway through year, revenue hole persists Oct. 20th, 2020 11:05 am New York state announces more than $100 million in additional food assistance for October Oct. 19th, 2020 3:55 pm Coronavirus stats for Oct. 19 Oct. 19th, 2020 3:50 pm EPA takes action to protect public from coronavirus protection scam Oct. 19th, 2020 9:45 am Advocates praise Cuomo's expansion of SNAP nutrition assistance for vulnerable New Yorkers Oct. 19th, 2020 8:10 am NFMMC to test for COVID-19 Wednesday at City Market, Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church Oct. 19th, 2020 8:05 am Cuomo outlines new microcluster strategy to tackle COVID-19 hot spots that arise in fall Oct. 19th, 2020 8:05 am New York ski resorts allowed to reopen with 50% indoor capacity beginning Nov. 6 Oct. 18th, 2020 3:50 pm Cuomo addresses coronavirus vaccine Oct. 18th, 2020 3:45 pm Survey: 9 in 10 voters support Congress passing another COVID-19 relief bill to help distressed businesses Oct. 16th, 2020 4:05 pm Buffalo Sabres, BlueCross BlueShield distribute PPE kits to WNY schools Oct. 16th, 2020 4:05 pm UB: Eviction was a problem long before the pandemic's arrival Oct. 16th, 2020 11:55 am Cuomo: State will withhold funds for localities & schools in COVID-19 cluster zones that fail to enforce public health law Oct. 14th, 2020 4:45 pm Cuomo announces charges against promoter of Chainsmokers concert Oct. 14th, 2020 1:55 pm Erie County Department of Health addresses rise in new COVID-19 cases; Niagara County reports first death since August Oct. 14th, 2020 12:00 pm Ohio, Michigan and Virginia added to NYS travel advisory; list now at 38 states Oct. 13th, 2020 3:45 pm New York State Health Facilities Association statement on new visitation guidelines for nursing homes Oct. 13th, 2020 3:40 pm Coronavirus stats for Oct. 12-13 Oct. 13th, 2020 1:40 pm CAO of WNY implements COVID-19 strategy across all programming Oct. 12th, 2020 10:45 am Cuomo: COVID-19 rapid testing to be made available for every county in New York Oct. 9th, 2020 4:20 pm Memorial Medical Center announces next round of COVID-19 test dates Oct. 9th, 2020 4:05 pm SBA, Treasury announce 'Simpler' PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less Oct. 9th, 2020 4:05 pm DiNapoli: Pandemic hit to sales tax revenue threatening fiscal health of local governments Oct. 7th, 2020 2:20 pm COVID-19: Cuomo announces new cluster action initiative Oct. 6th, 2020 8:25 pm New Mexico added to NYS travel advisory Oct. 6th, 2020 6:40 pm COVID RELIEF NOW coalition releases new ad Oct. 6th, 2020 5:50 pm Coronavirus update for Oct. 5 Oct. 5th, 2020 7:15 pm Wegmans, Erie County partner to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics Oct. 5th, 2020 3:20 pm NFMMC announces more COVID-19 community testing Oct. 5th, 2020 3:05 pm NYSAC: Better state testing required Oct. 5th, 2020 10:40 am AG James renews suspension of state debt collection for 7th time as coronavirus continues to impact New Yorkers' wallets Oct. 5th, 2020 10:40 am COVID-19: Cuomo not pleased with local government enforcement or testing in schools Oct. 5th, 2020 9:30 am Additional COVID-19 testing to take place Monday at Maple Avenue Elementary School Oct. 4th, 2020 4:10 pm Cuomo to send 'New York Cares' package to President Trump & first lady Oct. 2nd, 2020 5:05 pm Cuomo directs DOH commissioner to issue Section 16 order to COVID-19 hot spot local governments to ensure public health compliance Oct. 2nd, 2020 5:00 pm Niagara County issues update on Maple Avenue School Oct. 2nd, 2020 1:30 pm Higgins announces House approval of updated Heroes Act Oct. 2nd, 2020 11:25 am Govs. Cuomo & Murphy launch exposure notification apps to help stop spread of COVID-19 Oct. 2nd, 2020 11:10 am Higgins announces details of proposed Heroes Act COVID relief package Sep. 30th, 2020 1:45 pm National Grid files proposal for up to $50 million in COVID-19 relief Sep. 30th, 2020 10:40 am NYS initiative to train 1,000+ workers to install green building technologies to combat climate change Sep. 30th, 2020 10:40 am Governor to meet with Orthodox Jewish community leaders to address COVID-19 clusters Sep. 30th, 2020 10:10 am COVID-19: Cuomo appoints members of clinical advisory task force to review vaccines for safety and efficacy Sep. 29th, 2020 5:45 pm NYS executive order reminds international travelers coming from level 2 & 3 countries to quarantine, fill out travel form Sep. 28th, 2020 5:20 pm Coronavirus stats for Sept. 28 Sep. 28th, 2020 5:10 pm Cuomo: Moratorium on COVID-19-related residential evictions extended until Jan. 1, 2021 Sep. 28th, 2020 1:35 pm Maple Avenue Elementary to host COVID-19 testing Sep. 28th, 2020 1:35 pm Empire State Development expands 'New York Forward' loan fund to include Paycheck Protection Program recipients Sep. 25th, 2020 1:40 pm Cuomo: New York to vet coronavirus vaccines Sep. 24th, 2020 4:45 pm Administration: $200 million from CDC to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness Sep. 24th, 2020 12:55 pm Realtors: Competition fuels New York housing market in August Sep. 24th, 2020 11:55 am Keeping skin healthy during COVID-19 Sep. 24th, 2020 10:00 am Memorial to conduct COVID-19 testing Friday at City Market Sep. 24th, 2020 9:30 am Cuomo, Malatras announce FDA approval for COVID-19 saliva swab test Sep. 24th, 2020 9:20 am DiNapoli: Medicaid audits find more than $700 million in 'unnecessary costs and overpayments' Sep. 23rd, 2020 1:30 pm Survey: 74% of hotels will lay off more employees without further aid Sep. 22nd, 2020 4:10 pm HUD awards over $212 million in CARES Act relief funds to New York Sep. 22nd, 2020 9:30 am New York State Office for the Aging launches new tool to help older new & high-risk individuals protect themselves from COVID-19 Sep. 21st, 2020 2:05 pm Cuomo announces executive order extending moratorium on COVID-19-related commercial evictions until Oct. 20 Sep. 21st, 2020 1:55 pm DiNapoli: Local sales tax collections down 7.8% in August Sep. 21st, 2020 1:55 pm Cuomo: WNY appears 'stabilized' with coronavirus cases Sep. 21st, 2020 1:05 pm Department of Labor: Nearly $1.9 billion in lost wages assistance paid to New Yorkers, state approved by FEMA for 3 additional weeks of benefits Sep. 18th, 2020 10:45 am NFMMC to conduct COVID-19 testing Friday at Tops Sep. 17th, 2020 2:55 pm Section VI moves forward with fall sports Sep. 17th, 2020 1:30 pm WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund announces funding to support collaborative solutions to regional challenges Sep. 17th, 2020 1:25 pm Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on news of US-Canada travel ban extension Sep. 16th, 2020 5:00 pm Cuomo: Special enrollment for uninsured extended through end of 2020 Sep. 16th, 2020 11:50 am UB: Predicting path of COVID-19 from Wuhan to Buffalo Sep. 16th, 2020 11:25 am 6 states removed from travel advisory; Puerto Rico added Sep. 15th, 2020 3:00 pm Cuomo launches video with Paul Rudd to encourage millennials to wear a mask Sep. 15th, 2020 2:50 pm Cuomo on Halloween: 'I would not ban trick-or-treaters' Sep. 15th, 2020 1:45 pm Coronavirus stats for Sept. 14 Sep. 14th, 2020 1:05 pm New York State Center for Assisted Living statement on National Assisted Living Week Sep. 14th, 2020 12:10 pm NYS: More than $100 million in additional food assistance for September Sep. 14th, 2020 12:05 pm ESAAL helps families visit loved ones residing in assisted living communities across New York Sep. 14th, 2020 11:45 am HUD urges localities to prevent evictions by using grant funds Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am Higgins: Additional $9M in COVID-19 emergency funding for WNY communities Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am $88.6 million in CARES Act funding available to assist child care providers during COVID-19 Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am $2.3 million in CARES Act funding awarded to help small & mid-sized manufacturers recover from COVID-19 Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am Higgins: $6.137 million in CARES Act funding to help small businesses in Erie & Niagara counties Sep. 9th, 2020 1:45 pm Cuomo: Campaign to ensure New Yorkers are aware of expanded options for voting Sep. 9th, 2020 9:45 am Assisted living providers, residents & families frustrated by New York state 'inaction' Sep. 8th, 2020 4:25 pm 4 states added to travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantine Sep. 8th, 2020 3:35 pm Coronavirus stats for Sept. 8 Sep. 8th, 2020 3:35 pm Cuomo launches 'The COVID-19 Report Card' Sep. 8th, 2020 3:25 pm SUNY starts COVID-19 case tracker dashboard for 64 colleges & universities Sep. 8th, 2020 9:45 am Cuomo signs legislation requiring plans to protect public workers in future health emergencies Sep. 8th, 2020 9:45 am COVID-19: UB on-campus cases total 40; surveillance testing begins Sep. 4th, 2020 4:05 pm NYS stopping tax lien sale, halts collection of medical & student debt owed to state Sep. 4th, 2020 4:00 pm NYSUT: In absence of statewide action, counties should mandate masks in schools Sep. 4th, 2020 1:50 pm WNY 'SWAT' team results Sep. 4th, 2020 10:00 am ESAAL's advocacy helps secure federal funding for private pay assisted living facilities Sep. 4th, 2020 9:30 am Cuomo announces school reporting requirements and online dashboard to track COVID-19 Sep. 4th, 2020 9:25 am NYS casinos allowed to reopen with limited capacity Sep. 4th, 2020 8:25 am Spectrum Health offers safe summer events for youth & young adults Sep. 3rd, 2020 10:00 am Poloncarz: 'We should not be the highest region in New York state' Sep. 2nd, 2020 7:15 pm New York to extend partnership with HelloFresh to combat food insecurity amidst COVID-19 pandemic Sep. 2nd, 2020 12:15 pm UB: With COVID-19, sexual and gender minority groups face increased health risks, UB expert says Sep. 2nd, 2020 12:15 pm UB reports 22 off-campus students have tested positive for COVID-19 Sep. 2nd, 2020 11:20 am NYS: Absentee ballot portal is now open and requests can be made directly online Sep. 2nd, 2020 11:15 am COVID-19: Niagara County to give out masks for children Sep. 1st, 2020 3:20 pm REPORT: Cuomo's 20% school cuts would impact minority students, high-need districts most Sep. 1st, 2020 2:40 pm Cuomo reminds New Yorkers of free COVID-19 testing availability in Oneonta and Western New York Sep. 1st, 2020 2:30 pm New York offers guidance for agritourism businesses as fall approaches Sep. 1st, 2020 2:15 pm Alaska and Montana added to NYS travel advisory Sep. 1st, 2020 10:05 am Cuomo, labor leaders call on Congress to provide $59B to address 'catastrophic budget shortfalls' resulting from COVID-19 Aug. 31st, 2020 2:00 pm Coronavirus stats for Aug. 31 Aug. 31st, 2020 1:05 pm Cuomo provides update on WNY coronavirus cases Aug. 30th, 2020 5:25 pm COVID-19 hospitalizations, intubations drop to new lows; WNY testing sites open Aug. 29th, 2020 10:30 am DiNapoli: New law will help local governments weather coronavirus pandemic Aug. 28th, 2020 3:30 pm U.S. Transportation Secretary Chao: Approximately $1.2 million to 8 tribal governments for COVID-19 response Aug. 28th, 2020 3:25 pm M&T Bank announces fall schedule for its complimentary webinar series: 'Managing Through Challenging Times' Aug. 28th, 2020 3:20 pm New York State Health Facilities Association calls on Cuomo to revise nursing home and assisted living testing & visitation policies Aug. 28th, 2020 3:20 pm NYSUT calls on state to make masks mandatory at all times in schools Aug. 28th, 2020 2:40 pm Senior lunch program temporarily suspended at Duke Senior Center for rapid COVID-19 testing Aug. 28th, 2020 2:20 pm Reopening at St. Peter RC School in Lewiston: 'FAITH...FAMILY...FUTURE...SAFE' Aug. 28th, 2020 12:00 pm When mom-to-be has COVID-19: UB neonatologist's paper sets best delivery room practices for health care team Aug. 28th, 2020 10:25 am COVID-19: Cuomo raising WNY caution flag; adds caveat to college reopening Aug. 27th, 2020 1:30 pm Coronavirus: Higgins, Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont oppose new CDC policy Aug. 27th, 2020 12:50 pm New York State Insurance Fund announces new program rewarding businesses for purchase of PPE Aug. 26th, 2020 7:40 pm Cuomo on new CDC guidance that says people exposed to COVID-19 do not need to get tested: 'It totally violates public health standards and rationale' Aug. 26th, 2020 6:45 pm Higgins critical of Trump administration's guidance limiting COVID testing coverage & decision by WNY insurance companies to follow suit Aug. 25th, 2020 3:05 pm 5 states removed from NYS COVID-19 travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantines Aug. 25th, 2020 2:50 pm SBA offers online resources for small businesses to help with economic recovery Aug. 24th, 2020 6:50 pm Cuomo issues executive order to 'bolster and support New Yorkers' right to vote Aug. 24th, 2020 5:30 pm Cuomo announces new, record-low COVID-19 test positivity rate - even as WNY is flagged Aug. 24th, 2020 2:55 pm New York State Office for the Aging encourages older New Yorkers stay up to date with recommended immunizations Aug. 24th, 2020 11:20 am Clarification issued on new unemployment bonus Aug. 21st, 2020 6:15 pm Cahill informs residents of unemployment insurance updates Aug. 21st, 2020 3:35 pm Investments announced to expand telepractice addiction services across NYS Aug. 21st, 2020 3:35 pm Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh approves reopening of gyms Aug. 21st, 2020 11:10 am NYS: New record-high number of COVID-19 tests reported & lowest hospitalizations since March 16 Aug. 21st, 2020 10:05 am NYSUT demands full funding for public schools and colleges Aug. 21st, 2020 9:10 am NFMMC invites COVID-19 community testing requests, updates current test schedule Aug. 20th, 2020 3:25 pm Cuomo signs executive order extending moratorium on COVID-19-related commercial evictions until Sept. 20 Aug. 20th, 2020 2:40 pm Cuomo signs into law 'sweeping' November election reforms Aug. 20th, 2020 12:45 pm Cuomo advising local health departments to prepare for COVID-19, seasonal flu double-teaming people this fall Aug. 19th, 2020 9:10 pm No appointment necessary: Catholic Health expands CH Care OnDemand 24/7 telehealth program throughout WNY Aug. 18th, 2020 4:45 pm Erie County Department of Health will provide inspections to gyms & fitness centers that seek to reopen Aug. 18th, 2020 4:40 pm Preparing K-12 teachers to meet today's social challenges Aug. 18th, 2020 4:35 pm Report: Hotel industry facing historic wave of foreclosures Aug. 18th, 2020 4:35 pm Cuomo announces special enrollment for uninsured extended for additional 30 days Aug. 18th, 2020 4:35 pm Erie County Office of Agriculture unveils 'Erie Grown Passport' Aug. 18th, 2020 4:30 pm Every Person Influences Children, Jericho Road Community Health Center launch 'Storytime In Your Neighborhood' Aug. 18th, 2020 12:50 pm COVID-19: 2 additional states added to travel advisory Aug. 18th, 2020 12:45 pm Coronavirus stats for Aug. 17 Aug. 17th, 2020 1:55 pm Cuomo allowing gyms to reopen next week Aug. 17th, 2020 11:55 am ESAAL pushing for safe reopening of assisted living hair salons, reinstated community dining Aug. 17th, 2020 11:40 am Comments sought on proposed electric & gas rates for NYSEG, RG&E customers Aug. 17th, 2020 11:15 am Buffalo Learning Enrichment Television program announced Aug. 17th, 2020 11:15 am DiNapoli: State tax revenues down $3 billion through July Aug. 17th, 2020 11:15 am Erie County Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for agricultural workers Aug. 17th, 2020 10:45 am Cuomo: New York state will provide health personnel to allow 9/11 tribute in light show to happen safely Aug. 17th, 2020 9:10 am 7 million COVID-19 tests conducted to date in New York state Aug. 17th, 2020 9:05 am Attorney General James renews suspension of state debt collection for 5th time as coronavirus continues to impact New Yorkers' wallets Aug. 15th, 2020 10:50 am View All News
View All News
All materials appearing on this Web page and website © copyright 2024 Niagara Frontier Publications.No materials may be reproduced without the express written consent of Niagara Frontier Publications.