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  COVID-19: Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on FDA authorizing first booster dose for children 5-11

  May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm
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  White House: Americans can order additional free, at-home, rapid COVID-⁠19 tests at COVIDTests.gov

  May. 17th, 2022 5:10 pm
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  ECDOH celebrates EMS personnel during Emergency Medical Services Week

  May. 16th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on call with White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha

  May. 16th, 2022 4:05 pm
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  Hochul announces $234 million in additional food assistance for May

  May. 13th, 2022 1:35 pm
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  Hochul announces $28 million in assistance for struggling families with children

  May. 13th, 2022 1:35 pm
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  Erie County Dept. of Health advises continued COVID-19 safety measures

  May. 12th, 2022 8:05 pm
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  Developer of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is keynote speaker at UB Alumni Weekend

  Apr. 26th, 2022 3:10 pm
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  National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week runs from April 24-30

  Apr. 25th, 2022 3:20 pm
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  NYS: $20 million in food assistance for multigenerational families

  Apr. 22nd, 2022 5:10 pm
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  'High' COVID-19 community level prompts additional safety recommendations from Erie County Department of Health

  Apr. 22nd, 2022 5:10 pm
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  Hochul: $232 million in additional food assistance for April

  Apr. 22nd, 2022 10:40 am
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  With COVID-19 cases increasing, Erie County shares safety recommendations for individuals & households

  Apr. 14th, 2022 7:35 pm
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  DiNapoli: State needs to do more for growing mental health crisis in schools

  Apr. 11th, 2022 2:45 pm
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  ECDOH: 'Test to treat' option offered through COVID-19 test sites

  Apr. 11th, 2022 2:10 pm
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  More than 70 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests distributed to New Yorkers in recent months

  Apr. 8th, 2022 10:30 am
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  Erie County Department of Health updates COVID-19 test locations, hours

  Apr. 8th, 2022 10:10 am
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  Guzman announces expanded efforts to 'aggressively crack down on bad actors and prevent fraud in programs'

  Apr. 5th, 2022 2:25 pm
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  2nd booster doses for COVID-19 vaccine available from Erie County Department of Health clinics

  Apr. 4th, 2022 8:45 pm
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  To boost or not to boost? UB's Russo discusses what new FDA guidelines mean

  Apr. 4th, 2022 10:25 am
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  Hochul announces eligibility for second COVID-19 vaccine boosters

  Apr. 2nd, 2022 2:30 pm
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  Nearly 70 million COVID-19 tests so far distributed to New Yorkers

  Apr. 1st, 2022 10:05 am
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  $50 million available to increase student access to mental health services

  Apr. 1st, 2022 10:05 am
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  Hochul seeks new COVID funding

  Mar. 29th, 2022 3:40 pm
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  COVID cases tick up in Erie, Niagara counties

  Mar. 25th, 2022 10:40 am
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  Over $500 million in pandemic relief distributed to nearly 29,000 small businesses throughout NYS

  Mar. 17th, 2022 4:30 pm
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  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
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  Republican Leader Rob Ortt on state of emergency extension

  Mar. 17th, 2022 4:30 pm
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  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
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  Attorney General James issues statement on Comptroller DiNapoli's audit

  Mar. 16th, 2022 2:05 pm
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  DiNapoli: State's pandemic response to nursing homes 'hindered by ill-prepared state agency'

  Mar. 16th, 2022 2:05 pm
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  SBA: Key policy change to existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program

  Mar. 15th, 2022 1:00 pm
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  Hochul: $2.5 million in funding for mental health resource center for schools

  Mar. 14th, 2022 3:25 pm
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  Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

  Mar. 10th, 2022 8:40 am
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  Youngstown Free Library has COVID-19 tests available

  Mar. 9th, 2022 2:55 pm
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  Poloncarz on expectations for end of state of emergency in Erie County

  Mar. 4th, 2022 2:10 pm
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  Niagara County has COVID test kits for not-for-profits, businesses

  Mar. 4th, 2022 2:10 pm
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  Updated masking policy for BPO performances at Kleinhans Music Hall

  Mar. 2nd, 2022 4:35 pm
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  Senate Republicans: End the state of emergency

  Mar. 2nd, 2022 4:05 pm
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  UB to lift mask mandate effective March 5

  Mar. 2nd, 2022 3:00 pm
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  Higgins calls for end of COVID restrictions at northern border

  Mar. 1st, 2022 3:35 pm
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  $2 million in federal funds available to Great Lakes fisheries industries impacted by pandemic

  Feb. 28th, 2022 12:35 pm
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  ECDOH shares update to school masking requirements & new CDC community guidance

  Feb. 28th, 2022 12:35 pm
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  Erie County lifts mask mandate for all county buildings

  Feb. 28th, 2022 11:25 am
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  Hochul plans to end mask requirement in schools March 2; decision to be left with counties

  Feb. 27th, 2022 5:25 pm
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  NCCC updates campus mask mandate

  Feb. 25th, 2022 5:35 pm
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  Niagara County drops below CDC COVID threshold tor 'high transmission'

  Feb. 23rd, 2022 3:30 pm
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  New #VaxForKids sites announced

  Feb. 23rd, 2022 3:05 pm
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  Poloncarz statement on expectations for lifting mask mandate in Erie County buildings

  Feb. 22nd, 2022 4:25 pm
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  Niagara County Department of Health offers children incentives at upcoming #VaxForKids clinics

  Feb. 18th, 2022 5:45 pm
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  Hochul announces availability of up to $1.5 million to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment

  Feb. 18th, 2022 2:55 pm
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  Senate Republicans: End the emergency now

  Feb. 17th, 2022 8:05 pm
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  Niagara County Legislature calls for end of in-school masking

  Feb. 17th, 2022 12:35 pm
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  Hochul announces new #VaxForKids sites

  Feb. 16th, 2022 1:00 pm
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  ECDOH updates COVID-19 testing options

  Feb. 16th, 2022 1:00 pm
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  Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center welcomes National Guard

  Feb. 15th, 2022 1:30 pm
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  Senate Republicans: End COVID mandates

  Feb. 15th, 2022 11:05 am
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  Grand Island: 'Test to stay' expanded to include extracurricular activities

  Feb. 12th, 2022 7:00 am
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  Niagara Falls to distribute COVID-19 at-home test kits

  Feb. 11th, 2022 1:15 pm
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  More #VaxForKids events headed to Niagara County

  Feb. 9th, 2022 4:25 pm
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  Hochul announces 'winter toolkit' for new phase of COVID response: Keep New York 'safe, open and moving forward'

  Feb. 9th, 2022 2:15 pm
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  Hochul lifting mask mandate

  Feb. 9th, 2022 11:50 am
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  Hochul holds meetings with teachers, school superintendents, parents to discuss pandemic next steps

  Feb. 8th, 2022 4:55 pm
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  Poloncarz statement on expectations for relaxation of mask mandate

  Feb. 8th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  NCDOH offers free rapid COVID-19 testing in Niagara Falls

  Feb. 8th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  WNY Independent Living distributing more than 7,000 free COVID-19 home tests to people with disabilities

  Feb. 7th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  'Silent epidemic': Study reveals impact of loneliness among older American women during pandemic

  Feb. 7th, 2022 12:15 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health highlights availability of COVID-19 oral antiviral medications

  Feb. 4th, 2022 4:55 pm
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  Town of Lewiston to distribute COVID-19 at-home testing kits

  Feb. 4th, 2022 12:15 pm
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  'Friday Night Fight' event showcases community voices on COVID vaccination

  Feb. 4th, 2022 10:55 am
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  ECDOH changing COVID-19 information line hours

  Feb. 4th, 2022 10:55 am
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  #VaxForKids event at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino

  Feb. 2nd, 2022 1:15 pm
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  Hochul announces actions to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations for children & families

  Feb. 1st, 2022 1:25 pm
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  Hochul, NYSDOH announce expert consortium to address long COVID

  Feb. 1st, 2022 1:25 pm
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  NYS mask mandate extended until Feb. 10

  Feb. 1st, 2022 7:00 am
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  ECDOH to offer walk-in COVID-19 testing at 2 sites

  Jan. 31st, 2022 4:00 pm
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  Shea's Performing Arts Center announces updated COVID-19 vaccination policy

  Jan. 27th, 2022 7:00 pm
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  New York state requests $1.6 billion in additional federal funding for emergency rental assistance

  Jan. 27th, 2022 6:55 pm
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  Wheatfield, Town of Niagara, Royalton to distribute COVID at-home test kits

  Jan. 27th, 2022 10:00 am
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  Hochul announces new resources to aid workers with long-haul COVID-19 workers' compensation claims

  Jan. 26th, 2022 8:10 pm
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  Consumer alert: DCP urges New Yorkers to be aware of at-home COVID-19 testing scams

  Jan. 25th, 2022 5:45 pm
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  Hochul gets stay on mask mandate

  Jan. 25th, 2022 5:35 pm
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  City of Niagara Falls to distribute COVID-19 at-home test kits

  Jan. 25th, 2022 5:00 pm
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  Higgins: $1 million in federal funding for University at Buffalo to support health care workers

  Jan. 24th, 2022 12:30 pm
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  Hochul signs legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot through 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Jan. 22nd, 2022 4:00 pm
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  Attorney General James provides guidance to New Yorkers following expiration of eviction moratorium

  Jan. 21st, 2022 4:15 pm
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  #VaxforKids pop-up vaccination at NU, ON-BOCES

  Jan. 21st, 2022 2:00 pm
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  UBMD Pediatrics issues guidance, urging parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19

  Jan. 21st, 2022 10:45 am
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  Non-US individuals will need to be vaccinated to enter country at borders

  Jan. 20th, 2022 8:35 pm
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  ECDOH updates schools & school districts on state guidance related to COVID-19 case investigations

  Jan. 20th, 2022 8:00 pm
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  COVID-19 update for Jan. 19

  Jan. 19th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  Statement by the New York State Association of REALTORS Inc.

  Jan. 19th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  Higgins announces launch of federal website to request free at-home COVID-19 tests

  Jan. 18th, 2022 4:40 pm
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  School Board moves forward with 'test to stay' strategy

  Jan. 15th, 2022 7:00 am
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  NCCC COVID testing site reopens

  Jan. 14th, 2022 5:05 pm
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  Grand Island mask/COVID-19 test kit distribution gets large response

  Jan. 14th, 2022 7:00 am
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  Hochul announces joint letter to US Treasury calling for additional federal rental relief

  Jan. 13th, 2022 4:40 pm
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  ECDOH launches 'test to stay' program with 17 school districts, 11 non-public schools

  Jan. 12th, 2022 4:50 pm
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  Brown announces anonymous donation of nearly 8,000 N95 masks to Buffalo Police Department

  Jan. 12th, 2022 4:15 pm
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  ECDOH coordinates COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children with local cultural organizations

  Jan. 12th, 2022 2:00 pm
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  Catholic Health imposes temporary visitor restrictions

  Jan. 12th, 2022 1:35 pm
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  KeyBank survey: Pandemic drives Americans to pursue financial mobility & personal priorities

  Jan. 12th, 2022 9:30 am
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  Reported COVID cases skyrocket in Erie County - but MAY have peaked

  Jan. 11th, 2022 7:10 pm
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  Boosters available: ECDOH vaccine clinics offer COVID-19 booster doses to all eligible

  Jan. 11th, 2022 7:10 pm
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  Statement from Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance on Emergency Rental Assistance Program

  Jan. 11th, 2022 3:40 pm
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  Hochul: #VaxForKids campaign to increase vaccination rates among children 5 and older

  Jan. 11th, 2022 3:40 pm
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  Hochul announces $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in January

  Jan. 11th, 2022 11:35 am
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  ECDOH expands COVID-19 testing capacity, info. line hours

  Jan. 11th, 2022 10:50 am
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  ACEP: Know when to go to emergency department for COVID concerns

  Jan. 11th, 2022 9:55 am
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  Brown: 11,000 free at-home COVID-19 test kits will be distributed across City of Buffalo

  Jan. 10th, 2022 4:20 pm
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  OGS announces visitor access changes to State Capitol, Legislative Office Building due to COVID

  Jan. 10th, 2022 11:10 am
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  COVID-19 booster now recommended for children 12-15, required for health care workers

  Jan. 7th, 2022 6:55 pm
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  Niagara County Department of Health changes COVID-19 case investigation & contact tracing

  Jan. 7th, 2022 4:40 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health presents 'test to stay' program to school leaders & district superintendents

  Jan. 7th, 2022 4:30 pm
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  With omicron spreading, UB expert says best protection is afforded by N95/KN95/KF94 masks

  Jan. 7th, 2022 4:00 pm
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  US military hospital support coming to ECMC

  Jan. 7th, 2022 1:50 pm
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  ECDOH sends nearly 40,000 COVID-19 test kits to village, town & city emergency managers

  Jan. 7th, 2022 12:40 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health updates schools, families on 'test-to-stay' program

  Jan. 6th, 2022 3:25 pm
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  COVID cases up exponentially in Erie, Niagara counties

  Jan. 6th, 2022 1:20 pm
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  ECDOH announces changes in COVID-19 operations for Jan. 6 due to expected winter weather conditions

  Jan. 5th, 2022 5:35 pm
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  New York state partners with WellHealth on COVID-19 testing

  Jan. 5th, 2022 5:35 pm
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  Niagara County to give away COVID-19 at-home tests kits this Saturday

  Jan. 5th, 2022 4:40 pm
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  VA Western New York Healthcare System announces patient visitation changes

  Jan. 5th, 2022 2:50 pm
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  UB: Omicron cases in Western New York climb - with increasing case rates still to come

  Jan. 4th, 2022 7:45 pm
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  10 SUNY campus coronavirus testing sites to open across New York

  Jan. 4th, 2022 7:45 pm
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  COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled at Northland Workforce Training Center

  Jan. 4th, 2022 3:30 pm
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  BBB scam alert: Beware of COVID-19 test scams

  Jan. 4th, 2022 3:15 pm
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  New COVID testing sites to open on SUNY campuses across state

  Jan. 3rd, 2022 5:10 pm
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  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
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  Niagara County, Niagara USA Chamber to hold mask giveaway for businesses

  Jan. 3rd, 2022 11:10 am
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  With positivity rate exceeding 20%, ECDOH adjusts case investigation practices in response to high volume of COVID reports

  Jan. 3rd, 2022 9:00 am
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  Erie County Department of Health explains best practices for mask use

  Jan. 3rd, 2022 8:55 am
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  Hochul announces 'Winter Surge Plan 2.0' to stem COVID cases

  Jan. 1st, 2022 12:20 pm
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  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
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  Spring semester guidance issued for SUNY & CUNY campuses 'to safely reopen'

  Jan. 1st, 2022 12:15 pm
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  ECMC COVID-19 patient visitation update

  Dec. 29th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  Niagara County coronavirus update

  Dec. 29th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  Attorney General James issues statement on new CDC COVID-19 recommendations

  Dec. 29th, 2021 12:20 pm
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  Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on CDC isolation guidance

  Dec. 27th, 2021 9:20 pm
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  Hochul signs executive order to support vulnerable homeowners amid winter surge

  Dec. 27th, 2021 10:55 am
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  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
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  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
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  Hochul signs legislation to improve state response to COVID-19 pandemic

  Dec. 23rd, 2021 1:10 pm
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  Niagara County COVID-19 update for Dec. 16-22

  Dec. 22nd, 2021 6:45 pm
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  Omicron variant has been detected in Erie County, UB scientists report

  Dec. 22nd, 2021 5:15 pm
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  Hochul announces $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in December

  Dec. 21st, 2021 11:25 am
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  NFMMC hosts vaccine clinics ahead of holiday weekend

  Dec. 21st, 2021 11:25 am
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  New funding to help counties with COVID-19 response costs

  Dec. 21st, 2021 11:20 am
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  DPS details consumer rights, protections & programs to help pay utility bills and avoid shutoffs

  Dec. 20th, 2021 5:35 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health adds testing for influenza & RSV to COVID-19 testing

  Dec. 20th, 2021 5:30 pm
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  COVID-19: New vaccine pop-ups designed to fight winter surge

  Dec. 20th, 2021 11:20 am
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  NFMMC: Vaccine clinics continue to make huge impact

  Dec. 17th, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Erie County offers masks to area houses of worship for use & distribution through end of year

  Dec. 17th, 2021 10:20 am
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  Erie County Department of Health, Live Well Erie launch 'Curbside Care' Initiative

  Dec. 16th, 2021 9:35 pm
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  Opinion: Nursing shortages compound capacity concerns, strain emergency departments amid COVID Surge

  Dec. 16th, 2021 8:50 pm
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  Hochul: $100 million in rent supplements for struggling New Yorkers

  Dec. 14th, 2021 9:00 pm
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  Niagara County Department of Health releases update to quarantine requirements

  Dec. 14th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  Attorney General James again warns mortgage servicers of obligation to assist homeowners in need of COVID-19 relief

  Dec. 14th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  Hochul announces mask protocol now in effect, new FAQ resource available

  Dec. 13th, 2021 11:45 am
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  Mask mandate begins in New York

  Dec. 13th, 2021 8:10 am
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  Northwell Health deploying nurses to fight COVID-19 surge in Western New York

  Dec. 11th, 2021 5:15 pm
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  Hochul announces 16 new #VaxtoSchool sites

  Dec. 10th, 2021 11:15 am
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  Hochul instituting statewide mask mandate in New York to address winter coronavirus surge

  Dec. 10th, 2021 11:00 am
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  Almost 7,000 new COVID cases in Erie & Niagara counties

  Dec. 8th, 2021 2:25 pm
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  Higgins: $22.2 million-plus delivered to Buffalo & Niagara Falls airports

  Dec. 7th, 2021 5:25 pm
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  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
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  Erie County Department of Health expands COVID-19 vaccination sites

  Dec. 6th, 2021 3:55 pm
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  Hochul: 3 more confirmed COVID-19 omicron variant cases in New York state for a total of 8

  Dec. 4th, 2021 11:10 am
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  Seneca Gaming Corp., Niagara County partner to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

  Dec. 3rd, 2021 4:40 pm
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  County leaders strategize response to fluid COVID pandemic

  Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:25 am
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  Hochul announces 'Ski for Free' COVID-19 booster and ages 5-11 vaccine incentive sweepstakes

  Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:25 am
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  Hochul announces 5 confirmed COVID-19 omicron variant cases in New York

  Dec. 3rd, 2021 10:00 am
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  Whitney not in favor of mask mandate

  Dec. 3rd, 2021 7:00 am
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  Study: How to freeze-dry a potential COVID-19 vaccine

  Dec. 2nd, 2021 5:15 pm
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  Hochul launches 'Boost Up, New York' campaign

  Dec. 2nd, 2021 4:35 pm
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  Higgins: $5.5 million-plus for health centers in WNY

  Dec. 2nd, 2021 4:35 pm
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  1,050 new COVID cases in Niagara County

  Dec. 1st, 2021 3:45 pm
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  DEC'S new 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes open

  Dec. 1st, 2021 12:40 pm
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  Memorial Medical Center revises patient visitation

  Nov. 30th, 2021 3:20 pm
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  Catholic Health to limit hospital visitation due to surge in COVID-19 patients, hospital capacity

  Nov. 30th, 2021 9:35 am
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  Hochul: Nearly $70 million in water utility assistance for low-income New Yorkers

  Nov. 29th, 2021 5:25 pm
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  ECDOH, Grand Island Central School District to pilot a 'test-to-stay' program

  Nov. 29th, 2021 1:35 pm
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  ECMC updates patient visitation guidelines

  Nov. 29th, 2021 1:35 pm
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  Hochul announces urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages

  Nov. 26th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  Wydysh calls Poloncarz statement 'disappointing'

  Nov. 24th, 2021 6:30 pm
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  Hochul launches new 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' vaccine incentive sweepstakes for hunters, anglers & outdoor enthusiasts

  Nov. 24th, 2021 6:25 pm
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  Higgins presses feds to include community-based pharmacies in free COVID-19 testing program

  Nov. 24th, 2021 10:40 am
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  Mask mandate goes into effect in Erie County

  Nov. 22nd, 2021 3:35 pm
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  Hochul: 'No excuse' not to get COVID-19 booster shot

  Nov. 22nd, 2021 1:40 pm
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  UB Study: Inhaled steroid keeps COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate disease out of the hospital

  Nov. 22nd, 2021 1:35 pm
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  Hochul statement on CDC approval of COVID-19 booster for all adults

  Nov. 22nd, 2021 11:25 am
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  Emergency Physicians suggest tips to protect holiday travelers

  Nov. 22nd, 2021 7:00 am
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  SBA: Updated guidance on applicant deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan

  Nov. 20th, 2021 12:30 pm
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  SUNY & CUNY scholarship program to cover tuition for 1,000 new registered nurses

  Nov. 19th, 2021 5:40 pm
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  NFMMC, NFHA hosted pediatric COVID vaccine clinic

  Nov. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm
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  Higgins responds to Canada's announcements related to border testing measures

  Nov. 19th, 2021 4:40 pm
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  ECDOH updates COVID-19 quarantine requirements

  Nov. 18th, 2021 11:55 pm
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  Higgins meets with Trudeau, responds to changes to Canadian government testing policy at northern border

  Nov. 17th, 2021 5:15 pm
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  Hochul announces acceptance of Canadian vaccination credentials for business entry in NYS

  Nov. 17th, 2021 5:15 pm
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  COVID cases continue to rise in WNY

  Nov. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  Hochul concerned about COVID-19 infection rate in WNY; cautions more restrictions could come

  Nov. 16th, 2021 8:10 pm
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  Higgins: Federal funding to help WNY families afford home heating costs

  Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm
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  Hochul: $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in November

  Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm
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  Memorial to host pediatric COVID vaccine clinics

  Nov. 16th, 2021 4:40 pm
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  US NEXUS/FAST enrollment centers to reopen Nov. 29

  Nov. 15th, 2021 5:30 pm
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  Statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on COVID-19 boosters

  Nov. 15th, 2021 5:30 pm
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  As November Child Tax Credit reaches families, Higgins details impact it's having on WNY families

  Nov. 15th, 2021 3:45 pm
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  Hochul announces awardees of $25 million to offer free legal assistance to struggling tenants

  Nov. 15th, 2021 3:45 pm
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  10 state mass-vaccination sites now open to 5- to 11-year-olds

  Nov. 13th, 2021 1:05 pm
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  Hochul welcomes $750 million in federal funding to boost affordable health coverage

  Nov. 11th, 2021 9:30 pm
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  Erie County's COVID-19 pandemic response chronicled in Cornell University Democracy Summer Fellowship report

  Nov. 10th, 2021 3:25 pm
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  Niagara County records 400th COVID-related death

  Nov. 10th, 2021 12:35 pm
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  ECDOH offers statement to clarify questions about mask breaks in schools

  Nov. 9th, 2021 8:05 pm
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  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
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  Attorney General James leads coalition in backing federal rule expansion to protect vulnerable tenants from evictions

  Nov. 9th, 2021 3:55 pm
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  Survey: Nearly 60% of Americans unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas

  Nov. 8th, 2021 9:25 pm
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  WellNow opens dedicated COVID-19 PCR testing center in Williamsville

  Nov. 8th, 2021 9:20 pm
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  ECDOH announces COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 5-11-year-olds on Nov. 20

  Nov. 8th, 2021 1:40 pm
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  Emergency Physicians 'strongly support' COVID vaccinations for all eligible children

  Nov. 5th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  Hochul announces guidance & resources to support vaccination of 5-11-year-old children in New York

  Nov. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm
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  NFMMC, community collaborate on booster shot clinic

  Nov. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm
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  Higgins welcomes announcement expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

  Nov. 4th, 2021 11:00 am
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  Memorial to host COVID-19 booster shot clinic

  Nov. 4th, 2021 9:00 am
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  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
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  Schoellkopf Health Center receives COVID support grant

  Nov. 2nd, 2021 1:00 pm
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  ECDOH coordinates 'Shots at the Shop' COVID-19 vaccine clinic with Bougie Nail Boutique in Buffalo

  Nov. 1st, 2021 4:25 pm
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  Higgins asks Canada to consider dropping COVID testing requirement for travelers crossing border

  Nov. 1st, 2021 10:05 am
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  DHS releases details for fully vaccinated, non-citizen travelers to enter us at land & ferry border crossings

  Oct. 30th, 2021 11:15 am
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  Hochul announces 23 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites

  Oct. 27th, 2021 4:15 pm
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  Hochul announces New York State's Excelsior Pass Blueprint

  Oct. 27th, 2021 3:25 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health offers masks to child care facilities & programs

  Oct. 27th, 2021 2:30 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health announces COVID-19 vaccine booster dose availability

  Oct. 25th, 2021 7:25 pm
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  Higgins announces passage of legislation to help strengthen nation's stockpile of medical supplies & equipment

  Oct. 21st, 2021 8:00 pm
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  Screening new antiviral drugs against COVID-19 just got easier

  Oct. 21st, 2021 7:55 pm
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  Niagara County Department of Health promotes upcoming #VaxToSchool clinics

  Oct. 21st, 2021 3:50 pm
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  Hochul announces new #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites

  Oct. 19th, 2021 6:50 pm
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  New COVID-19 data hub website designed to expand public access, centralize information, improve user experience

  Oct. 19th, 2021 6:20 pm
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  DiNapoli unveils tracker to monitor federal COVID-19 funding

  Oct. 18th, 2021 2:45 pm
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  Following Higgins' requests for answers, CDC updates guidance on border crossing

  Oct. 16th, 2021 2:00 pm
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  Misinformation on stem cell treatments for COVID-19 linked to overhyped science, researchers argue

  Oct. 15th, 2021 1:35 pm
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  Higgins seeks clarity from CDC on vaccine acceptance for Canadians entering US through land ports

  Oct. 15th, 2021 12:55 pm
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  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
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  Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood and platelet shortage

  Oct. 13th, 2021 2:45 pm
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  Higgins announces plans for US to reopen its northern border to vaccinated Canadians in November

  Oct. 13th, 2021 8:25 am
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  $230 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in October

  Oct. 12th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Grand Island High School on Oct. 25

  Oct. 11th, 2021 2:05 pm
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  Leaders in Niagara Falls stress 'urgent need' to reopen US border to Canadians

  Oct. 8th, 2021 9:45 pm
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  Niagara County woman triumphs over COVID-19

  Oct. 8th, 2021 1:55 pm
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  With high patient volumes at local emergency departments, ECDOH & local hospitals remind residents of alternatives

  Oct. 8th, 2021 11:25 am
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  Hochul: $125 million for landlord rent relief in New York

  Oct. 8th, 2021 11:20 am
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  Higgins & Hoback issue joint statement on northern border closures

  Oct. 7th, 2021 9:10 pm
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  UB School of Management to honor alumni executives, leaders in COVID-19 vaccine effort

  Oct. 7th, 2021 12:45 pm
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  New #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites

  Oct. 6th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  Hochul expands vaccine mandate to include staff in OMH & OPWDD hospital settings

  Oct. 5th, 2021 5:40 pm
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  Excelsior Pass first in nation to validate passes issued from states based on federal & state COVID-19 guidance

  Oct. 5th, 2021 5:35 pm
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  WellNow Urgent Care opens dedicated COVID-19 PCR testing center

  Oct. 5th, 2021 10:10 am
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  Testing, masking requirements create controversy at school board meeting

  Oct. 2nd, 2021 10:00 am
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  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
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  Hochul appoints Dr. Mary T. Bassett as Department of Health commissioner

  Sep. 29th, 2021 2:40 pm
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  Hochul: Zero health care facilities reported closed since vaccination mandate went in effect

  Sep. 29th, 2021 2:40 pm
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  Memorial to hold vaccine booster clinics

  Sep. 29th, 2021 2:35 pm
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  Erie County distributes face masks & COVID-19 test kits to schools and school districts

  Sep. 29th, 2021 12:25 pm
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  Hochul announces increase in food benefits for low-income New Yorkers

  Sep. 28th, 2021 8:25 pm
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  Hochul releases what her team calls 'encouraging data' showing impact of health care staff vaccine mandate

  Sep. 28th, 2021 8:25 pm
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  Hochul signs executive order to expand workforce, allow additional health care workers to administer COVID-19 testing & vaccinations

  Sep. 28th, 2021 10:00 am
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  Wegmans offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot by appointment only

  Sep. 27th, 2021 7:10 pm
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  Catholic Health 100% compliant with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  Sep. 27th, 2021 7:05 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health announces school-based COVID-19 testing programs

  Sep. 27th, 2021 7:05 pm
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  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
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  Hochul announces COVID-19 booster doses for eligible New Yorkers

  Sep. 27th, 2021 1:05 pm
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  In preparation for Monday vax deadline, Hochul releases 'comprehensive plan to address preventable health care staffing shortage'

  Sep. 25th, 2021 10:40 am
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  SBA loans available to help businesses, individuals impacted by flooding

  Sep. 24th, 2021 7:00 am
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  Consumer alert: NYS Division of Consumer Protection warns New Yorkers about risks of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

  Sep. 23rd, 2021 8:40 pm
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  Hochul partners with Buffalo Bills, New York Giants & New York Jets to support vaccinations

  Sep. 23rd, 2021 8:35 pm
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  ECDOH adopts New York State Department of Health school guidance

  Sep. 23rd, 2021 12:10 pm
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  Ryan & Jean-Pierre successfully push NYS to extend emergency certification program for educators

  Sep. 23rd, 2021 12:00 pm
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  $150 million in heating utility assistance available for consumers

  Sep. 23rd, 2021 11:55 am
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  PPP milestone: In less than 2 months, 1 million borrowers apply for forgiveness

  Sep. 22nd, 2021 11:50 pm
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  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
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  UB to require COVID-19 vaccination to attend sporting and cultural events

  Sep. 21st, 2021 6:35 pm
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  Higgins on extension of northern border shutdown: 'completely unnecessary & unexplained'

  Sep. 20th, 2021 12:10 pm
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  Hochul announces state actions to address school bus driver shortage

  Sep. 20th, 2021 10:05 am
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  $200 million in additional food assistance for New Yorkers in September

  Sep. 17th, 2021 9:50 am
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  NCDOH to provide COVID-19 vaccine, breastfeeding and baby-changing station at Niagara Celtic Festival

  Sep. 16th, 2021 12:20 pm
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  Hochul adds mask requirements amid rise of delta variant

  Sep. 16th, 2021 9:25 am
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  Erie County Department of Health shares questions for parents & caregivers to ask child care centers

  Sep. 16th, 2021 9:25 am
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  Hochul announces 'major progress' in providing pandemic relief to impacted New Yorkers

  Sep. 14th, 2021 9:00 pm
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  Higgins: Nearly $92 million delivered to WNY families through Child Tax Credit in August

  Sep. 13th, 2021 1:55 pm
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  SBA enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan to aid small businesses facing challenges from delta variant

  Sep. 10th, 2021 12:35 pm
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  Hochul: #VaxtoSchool campaign to drive COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers statewide

  Sep. 9th, 2021 10:25 am
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  COVID cases continue to rise in Erie County

  Sep. 9th, 2021 10:05 am
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  69% of leisure travelers to reduce trips amid rising COVID-19 cases

  Sep. 9th, 2021 9:35 am
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  Free resources available to connect New York job seekers with careers

  Sep. 7th, 2021 5:20 pm
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  Hochul announces designation of COVID-19 as airborne infectious disease under state's HERO Act

  Sep. 7th, 2021 10:10 am
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  UB reports 99% student vaccination rate as first week of classes ends

  Sep. 4th, 2021 10:00 am
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  Hochul signs new moratorium on COVID-related residential & commercial evictions into law, effective through Jan. 15, 2022

  Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Hochul signs legislation extending virtual public meetings

  Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Hochul announces new requirements & guidance for 'safe reopening' of New York schools

  Sep. 3rd, 2021 1:00 pm
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  ASI: Grant funding for arts projects statewide community

  Sep. 2nd, 2021 10:55 am
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  Hochul: $89 million in Child Care Provider Stabilization Grant funds disbursed within first month of launch

  Aug. 31st, 2021 5:40 pm
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  Office of Mental Health video series aims to help parents & students prepare for return to school

  Aug. 31st, 2021 5:35 pm
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  AHLA: 67% of business travelers to reduce trips amid rising COVID-19 cases

  Aug. 31st, 2021 5:00 pm
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  American College of Emergency Physicians: Do not take ivermectin for COVID-19

  Aug. 31st, 2021 4:55 pm
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  NYSSBA: Learning loss, mental health will be primary concerns in upcoming school year

  Aug. 31st, 2021 4:50 pm
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  Hochul: New measures to combat COVID-19 delta variant; Niagara County now a high-transmission area

  Aug. 31st, 2021 2:10 pm
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  SBA opens supplemental grant applications for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant awardees

  Aug. 30th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  ECDOH: Ivermectin does not treat or prevent COVID-19

  Aug. 30th, 2021 11:45 am
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  COVID-19 cases, related hospitalizations increasing in Erie County as school year approaches

  Aug. 27th, 2021 7:45 pm
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  Hochul 'disappointed' in SCOTUS housing ruling

  Aug. 27th, 2021 1:35 pm
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  UB poised for safe, successful fall semester

  Aug. 26th, 2021 4:15 pm
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  Hochul announces expanded eligibility for the $800 million COVID-19 pandemic small business recovery grant program

  Aug. 25th, 2021 3:45 pm
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  Hochul announces changes to accelerate state rent relief program, attract more applicants

  Aug. 25th, 2021 1:25 pm
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  Hochul has 'comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall'

  Aug. 24th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  ECDOH: 'Steady increase in new COVID cases continues'

  Aug. 24th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  Student vaccination requirement takes effect at UB

  Aug. 23rd, 2021 1:00 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health shares school guidance for 2021-22 academic year

  Aug. 23rd, 2021 10:45 am
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  NCDOH to provide 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine to qualifying individuals

  Aug. 20th, 2021 3:20 pm
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  Higgins & Catholic Health: $880K in American Rescue Plan funding for community vaccine outreach in Niagara County

  Aug. 20th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Higgins: Further border closing 'huge mistake'

  Aug. 20th, 2021 9:45 am
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  ECDOH: 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine available to moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals

  Aug. 18th, 2021 4:20 pm
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  American Heart Association: 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose recommended for heart transplant patients, others with weakened immune systems

  Aug. 18th, 2021 10:55 am
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  DiNapoli: Problems plague state's rent relief program; federal funds to help renters at risk

  Aug. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  Catholic Health to comply with NYS COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  Aug. 16th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  Cuomo announces COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers; DOH authorizes 3rd dose for immunocompromised

  Aug. 16th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  Virtually all Western New Yorkers now infected with COVID-19 have delta variant, UB researchers find

  Aug. 16th, 2021 1:00 pm
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  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
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  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
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  NYS: Excelsior Pass Plus to support safe, secure return of tourism and business travel

  Aug. 9th, 2021 1:05 pm
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  Outreach campaign to ensure eligible New Yorkers register for advanced payments of Federal Child Tax Credit

  Aug. 9th, 2021 12:45 pm
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  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
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  NYSUT statement on COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 school staff

  Aug. 3rd, 2021 12:35 pm
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  As Canada prepares to open border, Higgins sounds alarm on US readiness

  Aug. 3rd, 2021 11:55 am
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  Cuomo on COVID: 'We have seen this movie before'; Niagara County not mandating facemasks

  Aug. 2nd, 2021 6:35 pm
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  UB to implement indoor masking requirement starting Aug. 3

  Aug. 2nd, 2021 6:10 pm
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  With 496 new COVID-19 cases in past 7 days, Erie County experiencing 'substantial' transmission

  Jul. 30th, 2021 2:00 pm
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  Nearly $1.1 billion in grants to support child care providers, enable return to workplace

  Jul. 30th, 2021 1:55 pm
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  Cuomo announces launch of $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit program

  Jul. 29th, 2021 7:00 pm
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  State selects UB lab as part of effort to bolster identifying COVID-19 variants

  Jul. 28th, 2021 3:10 pm
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  COVID-19: CDC provides new guidance as Delta variant spikes

  Jul. 27th, 2021 6:35 pm
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  UB among laboratories to assist state in identification of COVID-19 variants

  Jul. 27th, 2021 10:35 am
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  Cuomo: Allocation of $15 million to promote vaccination in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic

  Jul. 26th, 2021 12:45 pm
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  Cuomo: 'Streamlined' application process for rent relief program

  Jul. 26th, 2021 12:45 pm
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  NYS REALTORS calls for state aid to renters & landlords

  Jul. 21st, 2021 3:00 pm
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  US to keep northern border closed through Aug. 21; Higgins 'infuriated'

  Jul. 21st, 2021 12:15 pm
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  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
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  Higgins, Cuomo applaud Canadian government plans to allow vaccinated Americans to cross border Aug. 9

  Jul. 19th, 2021 2:50 pm
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  Higgins welcomes discussion to reopen US-Canada border to vaccinated travelers in August; Ortt calls it 'encouraging'

  Jul. 16th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Niagara County Dept. of Health schedules summer clinics for COVID-19 vaccine

  Jul. 16th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Hotel industry launches 'Hotels are Hiring' campaign to fill open jobs; promote benefits of working in industry

  Jul. 14th, 2021 5:20 pm
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  Cuomo announces $200 million in food assistance for July

  Jul. 13th, 2021 2:25 pm
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  Cuomo signs legislation repealing provisions of law prohibiting practice of barbering on Sunday

  Jul. 13th, 2021 2:25 pm
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  Mass-vaccination site at The Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls scheduled to cease operations

  Jul. 12th, 2021 5:35 pm
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  Higgins, Huizenga & Castor lead push to lift pandemic-related travel restrictions

  Jul. 7th, 2021 3:05 pm
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  Higgins announces availability of arts grants funded through American Rescue Plan

  Jul. 6th, 2021 2:10 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health vaccine clinics scheduled for community events on Saturday

  Jul. 6th, 2021 11:15 am
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  SBA administrator announces closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund program

  Jul. 6th, 2021 11:15 am
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  As restaurant relief runs dry, Higgins pushes for additional funding to meet demand

  Jul. 6th, 2021 10:00 am
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  Cuomo signs legislation prohibiting public employers from penalizing employees for absences related to COVID-19

  Jul. 1st, 2021 8:45 pm
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  Ryan to ECHDC: 'With COVID restrictions gone, hold public hearings for Buffalo Outer Harbor amphitheater project'

  Jul. 1st, 2021 8:00 pm
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  Higgins & Rivera mark Canada Day with joint push to reopen border between US & Canada

  Jul. 1st, 2021 9:20 am
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  National Fuel customers eligible for emergency rental assistance program to help pay past-due utility bills

  Jun. 30th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  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
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  Niagara County clerk says extensions for expired licenses, permits ending

  Jun. 25th, 2021 10:10 am
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  Ortt joins federal representatives in calls to protect WNY's Canadian property owners

  Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am
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  Higgins says public remarks pointing to action on US-Canada border is welcome

  Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am
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  Cuomo: New York ending COVID-19 state disaster emergency

  Jun. 24th, 2021 8:35 am
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  Women's Business Center to host free in-person & remote 'actionable insights' post-COVID business recovery seminar

  Jun. 24th, 2021 8:15 am
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  COVID-19: $25 million in child care scholarships for essential workers

  Jun. 23rd, 2021 11:55 pm
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  Higgins urges SBA to deliver 'urgently needed relief to struggling venues'

  Jun. 22nd, 2021 6:30 pm
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  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
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  Nearly 9 out of 10 recent COVID-19 cases in Erie County were not fully vaccinated

  Jun. 18th, 2021 4:15 pm
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  Cuomo announces new pop-up vaccination sites to serve areas with lower vaccination rates

  Jun. 18th, 2021 7:55 am
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  Higgins: $2.152 million to support economic recovery & small business opportunity in WNY

  Jun. 17th, 2021 9:45 am
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  As COVID-19 restrictions lift across state, UB scientists find highly transmissible delta variant in Erie County

  Jun. 16th, 2021 5:40 pm
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  Niagara County gives out Beacon of Hope Award to health department leadership

  Jun. 16th, 2021 5:35 pm
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  Cuomo: COVID-19 restrictions lifted as 70% of adults have received first dose of vaccine

  Jun. 15th, 2021 3:05 pm
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  Niagara Falls Memorial, Catholic Health expand patient visitation

  Jun. 15th, 2021 3:00 pm
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  $105 million in grant funding for nonprofit arts & culturals, artists

  Jun. 15th, 2021 1:15 pm
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  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
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  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
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  AAA adds inspected clean enhancement to its Diamond hotel inspections

  Jun. 11th, 2021 11:55 am
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  Applications open for $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

  Jun. 11th, 2021 11:30 am
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  New York state announces $200 million in additional food aid for June

  Jun. 8th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  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
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  Statement by Higgins on US-Canada border

  Jun. 8th, 2021 3:55 pm
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  Senate & Assembly Republicans: 'End the disaster emergency declaration'

  Jun. 8th, 2021 10:25 am
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  'Doses & Mimosas' with Erie County Department of Health and 3 Buffalo restaurants

  Jun. 8th, 2021 10:20 am
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  New pop-up vaccination sites to serve areas with lower vaccination rates

  Jun. 7th, 2021 5:15 pm
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  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
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  Tackling vaccine hesitancy in 15 languages

  Jun. 7th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  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
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  Jacobs joins families to call for reopening of US-Canada border

  Jun. 7th, 2021 10:40 am
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  'Vax and Scratch' program extended

  Jun. 7th, 2021 10:40 am
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  NYSUT statement on mask guidance for K-12 schools

  Jun. 5th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Ortt calls on Cuomo to ease mask mandates in schools

  Jun. 4th, 2021 9:20 am
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  Memorial, NAMI to offer mental health support in response to pandemic

  Jun. 2nd, 2021 10:00 am
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  Niagara County DSS says rental assistance program now open

  Jun. 1st, 2021 4:35 pm
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  SBA administrator issues statement on closure of Paycheck Protection Program

  Jun. 1st, 2021 1:25 pm
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  Higgins: If travel exemptions can be made for NHL, similar allowances can be made for separated families

  Jun. 1st, 2021 11:55 am
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  Cuomo lifts indoor dining curfew

  Jun. 1st, 2021 11:55 am
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  Niagara County Department of Health June clinics include Johnson & Johnson/Janssen single-dose vaccine

  Jun. 1st, 2021 7:00 am
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  ECMC to administer COVID-19 vaccine at Sahlen Field

  May. 31st, 2021 7:00 am
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  Cuomo: 'Vax and Scratch' program to be extended to new sites

  May. 28th, 2021 2:50 pm
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  Tops Friendly Markets offers over-the-counter COVID-19 at-home testing kits

  May. 28th, 2021 1:40 pm
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  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
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  Get vaccinated ... win a college scholarship

  May. 26th, 2021 4:10 pm
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  How to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? UB experts weigh in

  May. 24th, 2021 6:05 pm
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  Cuomo: Flags to half-staff & state landmarks lit in honor of COVID-19 essential workers

  May. 24th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  Cuomo: All New York schools to reopen in September; announces new vaccination perks

  May. 24th, 2021 5:50 pm
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  Dunkin' provides gift cards to Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination program

  May. 24th, 2021 2:05 pm
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  UB: Every 'variant of concern' has now been detected in Erie County - but US vaccines provide protection

  May. 21st, 2021 12:40 pm
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  HUD: $5 billion nationwide to house people experiencing homelessness

  May. 21st, 2021 10:00 am
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  'Vax & Scratch' program providing lottery tickets for prizes up to $5 million

  May. 21st, 2021 9:55 am
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  New pop-up vaccination sites at airports to reach more individuals with COVID-19 vaccine

  May. 21st, 2021 9:50 am
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  Higgins, Jacobs disappointed with continued US-Canada border shutdown

  May. 20th, 2021 11:40 am
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  Higgins asks New York to make COVID vaccines available to Canadian residents

  May. 19th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  COVID-19: Vaccination opportunities abound in Erie County

  May. 19th, 2021 4:30 pm
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  WNY COVID-19 Research Collaborative receives funding to reduce vaccine hesitancy

  May. 19th, 2021 3:15 pm
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  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
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  Free community COVID-19 testing event

  May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  2021 TCS New York City Marathon to return for 50th running

  May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  AHLA statement on updated CDC mask guidance

  May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  Higgins applauds Biden administration action to send vaccines to other nations

  May. 17th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  New York Knicks & Brooklyn Nets will have fully vaccinated fan sections for 2021 NBA home playoff games

  May. 17th, 2021 3:15 pm
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  Reimagined Tribeca Festival to feature Radio City Music Hall reopening at 100% capacity for festival's closing night

  May. 17th, 2021 3:15 pm
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  Cuomo announces additional guidance for county fairs & local festivals

  May. 17th, 2021 3:00 pm
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  Cuomo: New York to adopt new CDC guidance on mask use & social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals

  May. 17th, 2021 2:45 pm
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  NFMMC hosts pop-up vaccine clinics in partnership with NYS

  May. 17th, 2021 11:15 am
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  NYS Wegmans now offering COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 12 and older

  May. 14th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  New cases per 100,000 residents over 7 days drop below 100 for Erie County

  May. 14th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  Higgins: No more extensions; calls for expanded border crossings by Memorial Day & fully open by July

  May. 14th, 2021 12:15 pm
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  COVID-19 vaccines available at ECMC

  May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm
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  Cuomo signs legislation protecting New Yorkers' COVID-19 stimulus payments from debt collectors

  May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health will expand COVID-19 vaccination to youth ages 12-15

  May. 13th, 2021 8:25 pm
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  CDC: Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance; NYS reviewing changes

  May. 13th, 2021 7:25 pm
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  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
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  NYS: Legislation extending moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities

  May. 12th, 2021 6:55 pm
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  Survey: 71% support targeted relief for hotel industry

  May. 12th, 2021 6:55 pm
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  Sahlen Field to host an additional 2,000 spectators for Blue Jays Games through fully vaccinated fan seating

  May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  Cuomo: Beaches and pools to operate with 6-foot social distancing

  May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  5 new pop-up vaccination sites at NFTA stations in Buffalo & Falls

  May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  Higgins highlights Child Tax Credit changes designed to help working families get ahead

  May. 12th, 2021 5:55 pm
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  All Grand Island students could return to class May 19

  May. 12th, 2021 9:50 am
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  Higgins announces new tools to help WNYers find COVID-19 vaccination sites in Erie & Niagara

  May. 11th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  Erie County introduces 'Vax Visit' service to vaccinate residents at home

  May. 11th, 2021 4:30 pm
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  Cuomo launches a new decade of Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

  May. 11th, 2021 4:30 pm
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  UB 'strongly supports' vaccine requirement for in-person students

  May. 10th, 2021 5:35 pm
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  NYS announces more than $200 million in additional food aid for May

  May. 8th, 2021 11:05 am
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  'VAX LIVE' concert seeks to 'Reunite The World'

  May. 7th, 2021 5:45 pm
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  Six Flags Darien Lake & Genesee County to offer vaccinations

  May. 7th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  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
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  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
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  Free citizen public health training program opens

  May. 5th, 2021 8:30 am
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  AHLA: State-by-state breakdown on projected hotel industry job loss for 2021

  May. 4th, 2021 1:50 pm
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  Cuomo, Murphy & Lamont: 'Significant' easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on businesses, gatherings & venues

  May. 3rd, 2021 2:10 pm
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  Higgins pushes for US action to allow family reunification at northern border

  May. 3rd, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Hotel industry & union join to urge Congress for aid

  Apr. 30th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  Office for the Aging director urges New Yorkers to take CV19 CheckUp

  Apr. 30th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  Relay For Life to hold an in-person event

  Apr. 30th, 2021 12:05 pm
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  Erie County plans prom-themed 'teen vaccine' clinics

  Apr. 30th, 2021 11:40 am
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  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
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  NC Department of Health offering several free COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Niagara County

  Apr. 29th, 2021 11:40 am
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  Higgins announces relief available for restaurants

  Apr. 29th, 2021 8:45 am
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  Cuomo: State will end food & beverage service curfew

  Apr. 28th, 2021 10:30 am
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  Memorial Medical Center honors staff for heroic efforts

  Apr. 28th, 2021 9:40 am
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  ECDOH shares NYSACHO statement on COVID-19 prevention & response activities in schools

  Apr. 27th, 2021 4:20 pm
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  New York to adopt new CDC guidance on mask use for fully vaccinated people

  Apr. 27th, 2021 4:15 pm
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  All NYS mass-vaccination sites open to walk-in appointments for eligible adults

  Apr. 27th, 2021 2:30 pm
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  SBA: Applications opening for $28.6 billion-plus Restaurant Revitalization Fund

  Apr. 27th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  SBA launches supplemental targeted advance for small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19

  Apr. 26th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  Festivals getting closer to approval, as Cuomo announces 2021 'Reimagined' New York State Fair

  Apr. 26th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  ECDOH: 3 'teen vaccine' clinics planned for May 1

  Apr. 26th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  FDA & CDC lift recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine use following 'thorough safety review'

  Apr. 24th, 2021 11:45 am
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  SBA to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for applications

  Apr. 23rd, 2021 4:15 pm
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  Cuomo: Western New York has not taken COVID-19 seriously enough

  Apr. 23rd, 2021 3:40 pm
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  SBA announces first-of-its-kind technology initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

  Apr. 23rd, 2021 1:20 pm
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  NYS Council on the Arts announces unprecedented $100 million investment in nonprofit arts & culture organizations

  Apr. 22nd, 2021 4:45 pm
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  Cuomo: Decision on festivals coming soon

  Apr. 22nd, 2021 7:00 am
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  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
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  Higgins responds to closed-border extension; advocates for reopening plan

  Apr. 20th, 2021 2:00 pm
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  Assembly passes Hero Act, aims to protect workers from infectious diseases in workplace

  Apr. 20th, 2021 1:30 pm
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  Niagara County Department of Health opens up vaccine appointments for this week at Transit Drive-In

  Apr. 20th, 2021 12:40 pm
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  COVID-19: Movie theater capacity increasing to 33%; museums, aquariums, zoos & botanical gardens increase to 50%

  Apr. 20th, 2021 10:15 am
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  Ortt: Senate Democrats' executive power repeal is a sham

  Apr. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm
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  Applications being accepted for $26.6 million pandemic fund for first responders & essential workers

  Apr. 19th, 2021 1:15 pm
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  Cuomo signs legislation establishing first-in-the-nation program to provide affordable internet to low-income families

  Apr. 16th, 2021 1:40 pm
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  COVID-19: Restaurant curfew extended

  Apr. 14th, 2021 9:10 pm
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  Schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments at Erie County Department of Health sites

  Apr. 13th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  Global Citizen announces 'VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World,' hosted by Selena Gomez

  Apr. 13th, 2021 12:15 pm
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  CDC & FDA put out joint statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; NYS to pause J&J

  Apr. 13th, 2021 11:20 am
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  COVID-19: Cuomo points out WNY for high positivity rate

  Apr. 12th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  COVID-19: Updated guidance for graduation & commencement ceremonies

  Apr. 12th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  New York state announces $210 million in food aid for April

  Apr. 12th, 2021 4:10 pm
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  Vaccinate Western New York regional hub issues a call for volunteers

  Apr. 12th, 2021 2:10 pm
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  New York state to provide new separate allocation of 35,000 COVID-19 vaccines for college students

  Apr. 12th, 2021 1:45 pm
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  NYS updates in-person school guidelines

  Apr. 10th, 2021 4:15 pm
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  Higgins announces federal help for struggling Western New York restaurants

  Apr. 9th, 2021 9:00 pm
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  COVID-19: 2 more pop-up vaccination sites in WNY

  Apr. 9th, 2021 4:35 pm
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  Attorney General James issues alert urging New Yorkers to report unlawful vaccine charges

  Apr. 9th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  Higgins announces opening of grant program for museums, performing arts & live venues

  Apr. 9th, 2021 8:55 am
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  COVID-19: 'South African variant' detected in Erie County samples

  Apr. 9th, 2021 8:50 am
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  Mask donation from Ford Motor Co. & United Auto Workers for City of Buffalo residents

  Apr. 7th, 2021 6:20 pm
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  DFS to extend regulation requiring health insurers to waive copays for COVID-19 vaccine until April 30

  Apr. 7th, 2021 6:20 pm
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  Higgins announces over $8.4 million for Buffalo & Niagara Falls airports

  Apr. 7th, 2021 6:00 pm
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  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
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  More than 10 million total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across New York

  Apr. 5th, 2021 12:40 pm
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  ECDOH cautions residents to reduce COVID-19 risks at holiday celebrations & reconsider spring break travel

  Apr. 2nd, 2021 1:15 pm
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  Performing arts & entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity

  Apr. 2nd, 2021 1:10 pm
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  Erie County: Additional COVID-19 variants of concern detected in samples

  Apr. 1st, 2021 10:15 pm
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  Higgins asks US & Canada border agencies to implement virtual interviews for NEXUS applicants

  Apr. 1st, 2021 10:15 pm
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  To identify best COVID-19 treatments, patients with mild/moderate symptoms needed for NIH-funded study at UB

  Apr. 1st, 2021 9:20 pm
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  Catholic Health expands hospital visitation

  Apr. 1st, 2021 1:05 pm
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  UB launches website to find appointments for COVID-19 vaccine

  Mar. 31st, 2021 10:10 am
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  Attorney general warns New Yorkers to remain alert against COVID-19 vaccine and stimulus scams

  Mar. 31st, 2021 9:50 am
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  Collegiate sports can bring fans back to stands beginning April 2

  Mar. 31st, 2021 9:25 am
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  National Fuel donated more than $1.3 million in 2020

  Mar. 30th, 2021 5:00 pm
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  Higgins: Paycheck Protection Program extended

  Mar. 30th, 2021 4:45 pm
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  Meeting a challenge to vaccinate thousands

  Mar. 30th, 2021 7:00 am
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  Memorial Medical Center playing important role in mass-vaccination effort

  Mar. 29th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  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
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  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
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  GOP calls for lift of 11 p.m. curfew for bars & restaurants

  Mar. 26th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  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
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  SBA to increase lending limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

  Mar. 26th, 2021 3:50 pm
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  Excelsior Pass to help fast-track reopening of businesses & entertainment venues statewide

  Mar. 26th, 2021 3:45 pm
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  Higgins: Almost $11 million to expand vaccine access in WNY

  Mar. 26th, 2021 3:45 pm
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  'California variants' detected in Erie County COVID-19 samples

  Mar. 26th, 2021 2:25 pm
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  Launch of free citizen public health training program to educate and empower New Yorkers as public health leaders

  Mar. 26th, 2021 12:40 pm
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  NYS vaccinations: 14 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online

  Mar. 26th, 2021 12:35 pm
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  NYS: Revised nursing home visitation guidance to align with federal guidelines

  Mar. 26th, 2021 10:50 am
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  Allegany DOH temporarily accepting vax appointments from neighboring counties

  Mar. 26th, 2021 10:20 am
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  Legislation expanding access to COVID-19 vaccine for all veterans is signed into law

  Mar. 26th, 2021 10:15 am
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  NCDOH distributing vaccinations

  Mar. 24th, 2021 2:20 pm
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  NYS attorney general calls on Facebook & Twitter to stop spread of 'anti-vaxxer coronavirus disinformation'; companies addressing issue

  Mar. 24th, 2021 12:40 pm
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  'Management of our shared border must be prioritized'

  Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am
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  Catholic Health hosts luminaria event & prayer service

  Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am
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  Health insurance: Open enrollment period to end of 2021

  Mar. 24th, 2021 9:55 am
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  Catholic Health to redevelop St. Joseph campus into outpatient & ambulatory care center

  Mar. 23rd, 2021 5:40 pm
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  Morinello, Senate & Assembly GOP call for repeal of Cuomo's 'restaurant red tape'

  Mar. 23rd, 2021 12:45 pm
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  Niagara County: If state says it's our call, we will greenlight full school reopening

  Mar. 22nd, 2021 2:05 pm
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  Higgins: Vaccine progress & collaboration should allow for US-Canada border to fully reopen this summer

  Mar. 22nd, 2021 1:45 pm
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  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
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  COVID-19: Pharmacies can vaccinate New Yorkers with comorbidities; age 50 now vaccine-eligible

  Mar. 22nd, 2021 1:20 pm
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  SBA launches portal to begin accepting shuttered venue operators grant applications on April 8

  Mar. 19th, 2021 5:15 pm
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  'New York Forward' COVID-safe offices partnership to expand access to testing for employers

  Mar. 19th, 2021 5:10 pm
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  CDC adjusts in-person school guidelines; reactions

  Mar. 19th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  NYS & COVID-19: More fans can return to sports, entertainment venues

  Mar. 18th, 2021 10:30 pm
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  More community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online

  Mar. 18th, 2021 10:30 pm
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  HEALTHeLINK awarded federal funding to expand immunization information sharing

  Mar. 18th, 2021 9:30 am
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  Higgins: More than $391 million for school districts in Erie & Niagara counties

  Mar. 17th, 2021 2:35 pm
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  NYS: COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available at Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls

  Mar. 17th, 2021 10:45 am
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  Jacobs helps pass legislation to extend Paycheck Protection Program

  Mar. 17th, 2021 9:50 am
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  Higgins, Pascrell hail IRS move to allow Americans to keep full stimulus payments

  Mar. 16th, 2021 2:15 pm
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  SBA extends deferment period for all COVID-19 EIDL & other disaster loans until 2022

  Mar. 16th, 2021 11:30 am
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  COVID-19: Wedding receptions & catered events can resume statewide

  Mar. 15th, 2021 7:15 pm
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  NYS Health Facilities Association statement on 'nursing home reform' bills

  Mar. 15th, 2021 3:20 pm
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  Cuomo signs legislation granting employees time off to receive COVID-19 vaccination

  Mar. 12th, 2021 5:30 pm
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  Hochul marks pandemic's anniversary, receives J&J vaccine

  Mar. 12th, 2021 5:25 pm
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  Grand Island: COVID-19 shots resume at K of C

  Mar. 12th, 2021 11:00 am
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  Biden: 'America is coming back'

  Mar. 12th, 2021 10:45 am
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  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
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  Memorial inoculates more than 200 against COVID-19 at Doris Jones Community Center

  Mar. 11th, 2021 8:50 pm
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  Quarantine for domestic travel will no longer be required starting April 1

  Mar. 11th, 2021 6:40 pm
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  Erie County DA alerts public about fraudulent unemployment claims

  Mar. 11th, 2021 10:10 am
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  NYS Senate Republicans introduce resolution to repeal Cuomo's mandate prohibiting sale of alcoholic beverages without food

  Mar. 11th, 2021 9:50 am
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  Higgins: American Rescue Plan lays groundwork for better tomorrow

  Mar. 10th, 2021 3:50 pm
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  Cuomo signs COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021

  Mar. 9th, 2021 6:05 pm
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  New York Farm Bureau statement on exclusion of farmworkers from vaccine eligibility list

  Mar. 9th, 2021 3:40 pm
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  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
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  Niagara County leaders frustrated over vaccine allocations

  Mar. 9th, 2021 9:45 am
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  More than 40,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in NYS houses of worship

  Mar. 8th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  Counties applaud Senate passage of American Rescue Plan

  Mar. 8th, 2021 12:30 pm
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  Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls to serve as mass-vaccination site

  Mar. 8th, 2021 12:15 pm
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  NFMMC to hold vaccine clinic for seniors 65+

  Mar. 8th, 2021 11:10 am
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  $29 million to support essential workers & first responders through Empire Pandemic Grant Program

  Mar. 8th, 2021 11:05 am
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  More than 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to date

  Mar. 8th, 2021 11:00 am
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  Schumer: 'Help is on the way' to New York

  Mar. 8th, 2021 10:45 am
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  COVID-19: Restaurants can move to 75% indoor capacity starting March 19

  Mar. 8th, 2021 10:05 am
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  Niagara Falls Memorial celebrates discharge of long-term ICU COVID patient

  Mar. 6th, 2021 12:10 pm
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  NYSAC: County employees fall prey to unemployment fraud

  Mar. 6th, 2021 11:20 am
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  NYS Legislature passes legislation addressing governor's emergency powers; GOP calls action a 'sham'

  Mar. 6th, 2021 11:05 am
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  SBA prioritizes smallest of small businesses in Paycheck Protection Program

  Mar. 5th, 2021 4:25 pm
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  NYSUT calls for more COVID testing in schools

  Mar. 5th, 2021 11:35 am
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  Schoellkopf Health Center begins in-person visitation

  Mar. 5th, 2021 9:50 am
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  3 new, short-term mass vaccination sites to expand state's roll-out of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

  Mar. 5th, 2021 9:50 am
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  Erie County, Pegula Sports & Entertainment partner to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic at KeyBank Center

  Mar. 5th, 2021 9:30 am
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  Niagara County Department of Health removes quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated persons in alignment with updated guidance

  Mar. 4th, 2021 6:00 pm
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  Event, arts & entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning April 2

  Mar. 3rd, 2021 6:25 pm
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  Cuomo announces opening of state-FEMA mass-vaccination sites in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester & Yonkers

  Mar. 3rd, 2021 2:40 pm
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  Biden: US on track to vaccinate all adults by end of May

  Mar. 3rd, 2021 1:55 pm
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  Vaccine: Niagara County POD staying in Lockport, as largest shipment is expected

  Mar. 3rd, 2021 12:35 pm
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  Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Erie County Department of Health issues statement on parades & large public events

  Mar. 2nd, 2021 4:10 pm
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  COVID-19: New York State Legislature set to repeal Gov. Cuomo's emergency powers

  Mar. 2nd, 2021 4:05 pm
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  $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
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  NCDOH removes close contact quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated individuals, confirms successful rate of full vaccination series

  Mar. 2nd, 2021 8:45 am
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  NYS vaccine task force unanimously recommends Johnson & Johnson's vaccine

  Mar. 1st, 2021 3:45 pm
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  NYSAC, NYSCEA statements on 1-year anniversary of first COVID-19 positive case in New York

  Mar. 1st, 2021 1:35 pm
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  On 1-year anniversary of COVID-19, NYS passes 4.5 million vaccine doses administered

  Mar. 1st, 2021 1:15 pm
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  Erie County DOH outlines facility requirements for non-professional, non-collegiate sports events; offers update on vaccinations, quarantines

  Feb. 27th, 2021 9:40 am
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  Higgins announces House approval of American Rescue Plan; Jacobs critical of package

  Feb. 27th, 2021 9:40 am
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  NFMMC vaccine program returns to Doris Jones Community Center

  Feb. 26th, 2021 4:45 pm
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  NYS to expand vaccination network to include sites designed to serve 65-plus

  Feb. 26th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  COVID-19: WNY drops below 2%

  Feb. 26th, 2021 2:25 pm
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  Memorial Medical Center schedules free COVID-19 testing at Word of Life Ministries

  Feb. 26th, 2021 1:25 pm
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  Memorial Medical Center expands vaccine effort to Wheatfield

  Feb. 26th, 2021 10:00 am
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  Former Secretary to the Governor Cohen offers nursing home 'clarification'

  Feb. 25th, 2021 11:20 am
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  NYSUT statement on 'confusion over in-person instruction in schools'

  Feb. 25th, 2021 11:00 am
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  New ID verification tool aims to fight unemployment fraud, speed processing of claims

  Feb. 25th, 2021 10:05 am
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  COVID-19 vaccine developed by UB startup approved for human trials

  Feb. 24th, 2021 1:35 pm
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  Biden, Trudeau announce 'Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership'

  Feb. 24th, 2021 10:55 am
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  Eligible New Yorkers can begin making appointments at state-FEMA vaccination sites including Buffalo

  Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am
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  NT department working with DiBernardo to assist people in getting vaccinations

  Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am
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  BlueCross BlueShield connects with 50,000 at-risk members through targeted efforts amid pandemic

  Feb. 24th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Higgins: Biden-Trudeau meeting positive step in rebuilding binational trust & progress

  Feb. 23rd, 2021 7:20 pm
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  ECMC prepares updated visitation guidance for Terrace View

  Feb. 23rd, 2021 7:20 pm
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  Cuomo announces expanded guidelines for nursing home visitations

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 7:25 pm
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  Higgins announces budget committee approval of American Rescue Plan

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 7:25 pm
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  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
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  NF Memorial Medical Center resumes COVID-19 vaccine clinics

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 5:35 pm
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  Ortt & Barclay: Stop faking on revoking governor's emergency powers

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 2:55 pm
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  AHLA on CDC vaccination guidelines & hotel workers in phase 1c

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 1:55 pm
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  Jacobs seeks transparent COVID-19 accounting

  Feb. 22nd, 2021 10:55 am
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  'NY PopsUp' debuts to support state's performing arts industries

  Feb. 20th, 2021 11:05 am
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  Opening dates & scheduling information for state-FEMA vaccination sites

  Feb. 19th, 2021 5:25 pm
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  Updated guidance for infection rates & testing protocols on college campuses

  Feb. 19th, 2021 4:50 pm
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  'New York Forward' rapid test program to help businesses & catered events reopen safely

  Feb. 19th, 2021 4:20 pm
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  Cuomo: Nursing home visitations to resume

  Feb. 19th, 2021 4:10 pm
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  DiNapoli: State tax revenues $2 billion lower than last fiscal year

  Feb. 19th, 2021 3:55 pm
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  Cuomo asks for 'sweeping nursing home reform legislation' as part of 30-day amendments

  Feb. 19th, 2021 3:50 pm
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  NYS: Week 10 vaccinations delayed

  Feb. 19th, 2021 10:00 am
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  HUD announces extensions & expansions of COVID-19 homeowner relief, home retention measures

  Feb. 18th, 2021 11:05 am
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  Higgins: School districts slated to receive estimated $414 million under American Rescue Plan

  Feb. 17th, 2021 6:10 pm
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  4 additional FEMA & state-partnered vaccination sites to open in New York, targeted at increasing equitable vaccination access

  Feb. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  13 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online to provide first doses to 3,850

  Feb. 17th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  Open enrollment for New Yorkers extended to May 15; marketplace reopens for millions of Americans

  Feb. 17th, 2021 3:00 pm
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  Reopening: Indoor family entertainment centers March 26, outdoor amusement parks April 9

  Feb. 17th, 2021 2:40 pm
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  Higgins: WNY clinics to be among first to receive direct federal allocation of COVID-19 vaccine

  Feb. 16th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  NFMMC: Weather-related delivery delay causes COVID-19 clinic cancellation

  Feb. 16th, 2021 2:10 pm
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  Ortt pens letter to AG; requests expanded investigation into Cuomo team's 'COVID-19 failures'

  Feb. 16th, 2021 2:05 pm
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  Cuomo offers explanation for nursing home 'void' of information

  Feb. 16th, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Niagara County postpones vaccination clinic

  Feb. 16th, 2021 10:40 am
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  Catholic Health expands visitor policy for 'same-day' surgery patients

  Feb. 15th, 2021 4:00 pm
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  Niagara County: COVID-19 second-dose vaccine clinic & bridge closure both postponed

  Feb. 15th, 2021 2:10 pm
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  UB physician is co-author on new international guidelines on treating COVID-19

  Feb. 15th, 2021 12:40 pm
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  NYS: More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours

  Feb. 15th, 2021 11:20 am
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  NYSUT: CDC schools guidance reaffirms need for COVID testing programs

  Feb. 15th, 2021 11:15 am
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  Cuomo signs executive order extending restaurants, bars & other SLA-licensed entities closing times to 11 p.m. statewide

  Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am
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  Erie County DOH provides update on week's COVID-19 vaccine allocation

  Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am
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  SBA reaches $200 billion milestone in economic injury disaster loan program to small businesses & nonprofits

  Feb. 15th, 2021 10:55 am
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  Kaleida Health statement on Erie County's plan to vaccinate those with underlying medical conditions

  Feb. 13th, 2021 11:55 pm
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  Erie County DOH outlines plan to vaccinate residents with certain medical conditions

  Feb. 13th, 2021 11:55 pm
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  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
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  Cuomo: Restaurant & bar closing times to be extended to 11 pm statewide

  Feb. 12th, 2021 12:00 pm
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  NYS: Melissa DeRosa clarifies statements

  Feb. 12th, 2021 11:55 am
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  GOP takes aim at Cuomo

  Feb. 12th, 2021 11:40 am
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  Higgins announces committee approval of COVID-19 relief for working families

  Feb. 12th, 2021 11:30 am
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  State issues comment on CDC quarantine adjustment

  Feb. 11th, 2021 10:15 pm
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  NYS: More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours

  Feb. 11th, 2021 10:10 pm
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  WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund announces additional $4.5 million in emergency needs grants to support nonprofits

  Feb. 11th, 2021 10:10 pm
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  Morinello calls for subpoena of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker in wake of AG nursing home report

  Feb. 11th, 2021 9:40 pm
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  Live Well Erie encourages community: Unite to get vaccinated

  Feb. 11th, 2021 1:25 pm
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  Cuomo on COVID: Statewide positivity is 3.54% - lowest since Nov. 25

  Feb. 11th, 2021 1:20 pm
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  Higgins announces House committee action on American Rescue Plan

  Feb. 10th, 2021 5:05 pm
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  Cuomo: Sports & entertainment events in major stadiums, arenas can reopen with limited spectators beginning Feb. 23

  Feb. 10th, 2021 3:00 pm
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  Niagara Small Business Development Center to offer free entrepreneurship webinars

  Feb. 10th, 2021 11:15 am
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  Cuomo announces proposal to establish NYS Cares + Baby2Baby Diaper Bank

  Feb. 10th, 2021 11:10 am
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  As House Ways & Means Committee begins hearings on COVID relief, Higgins provides details on package before Congress

  Feb. 10th, 2021 10:30 am
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  Municipalities in Erie & Niagara counties to receive $792 million+ in COVID-19 relief under Biden plan

  Feb. 10th, 2021 10:25 am
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  Niagara County DOH partners with Kenan Center for mass-vaccination POD

  Feb. 10th, 2021 9:50 am
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  Higgins pushes for Western New York health centers to receive a direct federal allocation of COVID vaccine

  Feb. 9th, 2021 4:05 pm
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  Erie County DOH expands eligibility for county-run COVID-19 testing sites

  Feb. 9th, 2021 9:50 am
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  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
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  Senate Republicans call on majority to hold multiple oversight hearings on health

  Feb. 8th, 2021 12:25 pm
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  Norris: Invoke subpoena powers in nursing home hearings

  Feb. 8th, 2021 12:10 pm
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  Cuomo: Winter storm will impact Saturday vaccine appointments at Buffalo State-run site

  Feb. 5th, 2021 8:20 pm
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  Cuomo announces list of comorbidities & underlying conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, starting Feb. 15

  Feb. 5th, 2021 3:40 pm
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  Erie County making progress with vaccinations

  Feb. 5th, 2021 3:00 pm
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  Higgins fights to make sure neighborhood restaurants have fair access to COVID relief

  Feb. 5th, 2021 12:30 pm
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  Villa Maria College to implement plans for in-person fall semester

  Feb. 5th, 2021 9:45 am
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  Our Lady of Peace completes 2nd COVID-19 vaccinations

  Feb. 5th, 2021 9:00 am
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  COVID-19: NT woman hospitalized before holidays heads home

  Feb. 5th, 2021 7:00 am
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  Niagara Falls Memorial, Niagara Falls Health Equity Task Force hold community vaccination clinic

  Feb. 4th, 2021 9:05 pm
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  Joint statement from departments of health regarding travel & quarantine

  Feb. 4th, 2021 2:55 pm
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  Community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week

  Feb. 3rd, 2021 1:55 pm
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  5 NYS companies to produce COVID-19-related equipment & supplies to support in-state needs

  Feb. 3rd, 2021 1:30 pm
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  Survey: 56% of Americans likely to travel for vacation in 2021; 21% report traveling since pandemic

  Feb. 3rd, 2021 10:05 am
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  Catholic Health vaccinates members of law enforcement

  Feb. 2nd, 2021 5:50 pm
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  Cuomo: Federal vaccine supply to increase to 20% for next 3 weeks

  Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:35 pm
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  NYS Department of Labor stops fraudsters from stealing more than $5.5 billion in unemployment benefits

  Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:35 pm
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  Jacobs joins colleagues in calling for reinstatement of USDA program

  Feb. 2nd, 2021 3:30 pm
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  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
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  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
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  Niagara Falls Memorial to resume patient visitation

  Jan. 29th, 2021 11:55 am
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Coronavirus stats for Oct. 26

  Oct. 26th, 2020 11:20 am
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  NFMMC to provide additional COVID-19 testing

  Oct. 24th, 2020 11:15 am
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Coronavirus stats for Oct. 19

  Oct. 19th, 2020 3:50 pm
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  EPA takes action to protect public from coronavirus protection scam

  Oct. 19th, 2020 9:45 am
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  Advocates praise Cuomo's expansion of SNAP nutrition assistance for vulnerable New Yorkers

  Oct. 19th, 2020 8:10 am
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  NFMMC to test for COVID-19 Wednesday at City Market, Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church

  Oct. 19th, 2020 8:05 am
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  Cuomo outlines new microcluster strategy to tackle COVID-19 hot spots that arise in fall

  Oct. 19th, 2020 8:05 am
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  New York ski resorts allowed to reopen with 50% indoor capacity beginning Nov. 6

  Oct. 18th, 2020 3:50 pm
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  Cuomo addresses coronavirus vaccine

  Oct. 18th, 2020 3:45 pm
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  Survey: 9 in 10 voters support Congress passing another COVID-19 relief bill to help distressed businesses

  Oct. 16th, 2020 4:05 pm
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  Buffalo Sabres, BlueCross BlueShield distribute PPE kits to WNY schools

  Oct. 16th, 2020 4:05 pm
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  UB: Eviction was a problem long before the pandemic's arrival

  Oct. 16th, 2020 11:55 am
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  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
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  Cuomo announces charges against promoter of Chainsmokers concert

  Oct. 14th, 2020 1:55 pm
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  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
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  New York State Health Facilities Association statement on new visitation guidelines for nursing homes

  Oct. 13th, 2020 3:40 pm
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  Coronavirus stats for Oct. 12-13

  Oct. 13th, 2020 1:40 pm
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  CAO of WNY implements COVID-19 strategy across all programming

  Oct. 12th, 2020 10:45 am
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  Cuomo: COVID-19 rapid testing to be made available for every county in New York

  Oct. 9th, 2020 4:20 pm
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  Memorial Medical Center announces next round of COVID-19 test dates

  Oct. 9th, 2020 4:05 pm
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  SBA, Treasury announce 'Simpler' PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less

  Oct. 9th, 2020 4:05 pm
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  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
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  COVID RELIEF NOW coalition releases new ad

  Oct. 6th, 2020 5:50 pm
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  Coronavirus update for Oct. 5

  Oct. 5th, 2020 7:15 pm
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  Wegmans, Erie County partner to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics

  Oct. 5th, 2020 3:20 pm
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  NFMMC announces more COVID-19 community testing

  Oct. 5th, 2020 3:05 pm
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  NYSAC: Better state testing required

  Oct. 5th, 2020 10:40 am
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  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
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  COVID-19: Cuomo not pleased with local government enforcement or testing in schools

  Oct. 5th, 2020 9:30 am
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  National Grid files proposal for up to $50 million in COVID-19 relief

  Sep. 30th, 2020 10:40 am
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  NYS initiative to train 1,000+ workers to install green building technologies to combat climate change

  Sep. 30th, 2020 10:40 am
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  Governor to meet with Orthodox Jewish community leaders to address COVID-19 clusters

  Sep. 30th, 2020 10:10 am
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  COVID-19: Cuomo appoints members of clinical advisory task force to review vaccines for safety and efficacy

  Sep. 29th, 2020 5:45 pm
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  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
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  Cuomo: Moratorium on COVID-19-related residential evictions extended until Jan. 1, 2021

  Sep. 28th, 2020 1:35 pm
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  Maple Avenue Elementary to host COVID-19 testing

  Sep. 28th, 2020 1:35 pm
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  Empire State Development expands 'New York Forward' loan fund to include Paycheck Protection Program recipients

  Sep. 25th, 2020 1:40 pm
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  Cuomo: New York to vet coronavirus vaccines

  Sep. 24th, 2020 4:45 pm
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  Administration: $200 million from CDC to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness

  Sep. 24th, 2020 12:55 pm
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  Realtors: Competition fuels New York housing market in August

  Sep. 24th, 2020 11:55 am
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  Keeping skin healthy during COVID-19

  Sep. 24th, 2020 10:00 am
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  Memorial to conduct COVID-19 testing Friday at City Market

  Sep. 24th, 2020 9:30 am
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  Cuomo, Malatras announce FDA approval for COVID-19 saliva swab test

  Sep. 24th, 2020 9:20 am
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  DiNapoli: Medicaid audits find more than $700 million in 'unnecessary costs and overpayments'

  Sep. 23rd, 2020 1:30 pm
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  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
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  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
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  Cuomo announces executive order extending moratorium on COVID-19-related commercial evictions until Oct. 20

  Sep. 21st, 2020 1:55 pm
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  DiNapoli: Local sales tax collections down 7.8% in August

  Sep. 21st, 2020 1:55 pm
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  Cuomo: WNY appears 'stabilized' with coronavirus cases

  Sep. 21st, 2020 1:05 pm
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  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
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  NFMMC to conduct COVID-19 testing Friday at Tops

  Sep. 17th, 2020 2:55 pm
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  Section VI moves forward with fall sports

  Sep. 17th, 2020 1:30 pm
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  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
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  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
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  New York State Center for Assisted Living statement on National Assisted Living Week

  Sep. 14th, 2020 12:10 pm
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  NYS: More than $100 million in additional food assistance for September

  Sep. 14th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  ESAAL helps families visit loved ones residing in assisted living communities across New York

  Sep. 14th, 2020 11:45 am
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  HUD urges localities to prevent evictions by using grant funds

  Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am
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  Higgins: Additional $9M in COVID-19 emergency funding for WNY communities

  Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am
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  $88.6 million in CARES Act funding available to assist child care providers during COVID-19

  Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am
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  $2.3 million in CARES Act funding awarded to help small & mid-sized manufacturers recover from COVID-19

  Sep. 11th, 2020 11:00 am
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  NYS casinos allowed to reopen with limited capacity

  Sep. 4th, 2020 8:25 am
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  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
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  New York to extend partnership with HelloFresh to combat food insecurity amidst COVID-19 pandemic

  Sep. 2nd, 2020 12:15 pm
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  UB: With COVID-19, sexual and gender minority groups face increased health risks, UB expert says

  Sep. 2nd, 2020 12:15 pm
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  UB reports 22 off-campus students have tested positive for COVID-19

  Sep. 2nd, 2020 11:20 am
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  NYS: Absentee ballot portal is now open and requests can be made directly online

  Sep. 2nd, 2020 11:15 am
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  COVID-19: Niagara County to give out masks for children

  Sep. 1st, 2020 3:20 pm
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  REPORT: Cuomo's 20% school cuts would impact minority students, high-need districts most

  Sep. 1st, 2020 2:40 pm
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  Cuomo reminds New Yorkers of free COVID-19 testing availability in Oneonta and Western New York

  Sep. 1st, 2020 2:30 pm
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  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
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  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
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  COVID-19 hospitalizations, intubations drop to new lows; WNY testing sites open

  Aug. 29th, 2020 10:30 am
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  DiNapoli: New law will help local governments weather coronavirus pandemic

  Aug. 28th, 2020 3:30 pm
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  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
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  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
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  NYSUT calls on state to make masks mandatory at all times in schools

  Aug. 28th, 2020 2:40 pm
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  Senior lunch program temporarily suspended at Duke Senior Center for rapid COVID-19 testing

  Aug. 28th, 2020 2:20 pm
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  Reopening at St. Peter RC School in Lewiston: 'FAITH...FAMILY...FUTURE...SAFE'

  Aug. 28th, 2020 12:00 pm
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  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
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  COVID-19: Cuomo raising WNY caution flag; adds caveat to college reopening

  Aug. 27th, 2020 1:30 pm
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  Coronavirus: Higgins, Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont oppose new CDC policy

  Aug. 27th, 2020 12:50 pm
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  New York State Insurance Fund announces new program rewarding businesses for purchase of PPE

  Aug. 26th, 2020 7:40 pm
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  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
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  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
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  Cuomo announces new, record-low COVID-19 test positivity rate - even as WNY is flagged

  Aug. 24th, 2020 2:55 pm
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  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
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  Cahill informs residents of unemployment insurance updates

  Aug. 21st, 2020 3:35 pm
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  Investments announced to expand telepractice addiction services across NYS

  Aug. 21st, 2020 3:35 pm
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  Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Becky Wydysh approves reopening of gyms

  Aug. 21st, 2020 11:10 am
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  NYS: New record-high number of COVID-19 tests reported & lowest hospitalizations since March 16

  Aug. 21st, 2020 10:05 am
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  NYSUT demands full funding for public schools and colleges

  Aug. 21st, 2020 9:10 am
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  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
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  Cuomo signs into law 'sweeping' November election reforms

  Aug. 20th, 2020 12:45 pm
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  Cuomo advising local health departments to prepare for COVID-19, seasonal flu double-teaming people this fall

  Aug. 19th, 2020 9:10 pm
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  No appointment necessary: Catholic Health expands CH Care OnDemand 24/7 telehealth program throughout WNY

  Aug. 18th, 2020 4:45 pm
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  Erie County Department of Health will provide inspections to gyms & fitness centers that seek to reopen

  Aug. 18th, 2020 4:40 pm
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  Preparing K-12 teachers to meet today's social challenges

  Aug. 18th, 2020 4:35 pm
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  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
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  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
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  Cuomo allowing gyms to reopen next week

  Aug. 17th, 2020 11:55 am
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  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
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  DiNapoli: State tax revenues down $3 billion through July

  Aug. 17th, 2020 11:15 am
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  Erie County Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for agricultural workers

  Aug. 17th, 2020 10:45 am
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  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
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  7 million COVID-19 tests conducted to date in New York state

  Aug. 17th, 2020 9:05 am
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  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
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  NY Farm Bureau statement on state's testing plan for farmworkers during COVID-19 pandemic

  Aug. 14th, 2020 4:15 pm
• 
  Cuomo: New testing initiatives to improve COVID-19 detection & control across New York

  Aug. 14th, 2020 4:10 pm
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  Buffalo Prep raises more than $1 million since March, as community steps up to support racial & educational equity

  Aug. 14th, 2020 3:55 pm
• 
  Higgins responds to northern border travel restriction extension

  Aug. 14th, 2020 3:55 pm
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  Bowling alleys can reopen Monday; gyms could be next

  Aug. 14th, 2020 12:15 pm
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  NYS Department of Labor thwarts more than $1 billion in unemployment insurance fraud during pandemic, stops more than 40,000 fraudulent claims

  Aug. 14th, 2020 11:50 am
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  Cuomo announces new campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking

  Aug. 14th, 2020 11:25 am
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  Cahill informs patients of recently released guidance pertaining to medical offices & COVID-19 fees

  Aug. 14th, 2020 11:20 am
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  HUD awards over $55 million to New York public housing authorities to help keep residents housed

  Aug. 14th, 2020 11:20 am
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  Memorial Medical Center to resume community testing for COVID-19

  Aug. 12th, 2020 4:35 pm
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  Orleans/Niagara BOCES to hold four informational sessions on school reopening

  Aug. 12th, 2020 1:40 pm
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  NYS Legislature to hold hearing on impact of COVID-19 on New York state hospitals

  Aug. 12th, 2020 9:40 am
• 
  UB School of Social Work creates resource to help instructors transition from classrooms to remote instruction

  Aug. 11th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  WellNow Urgent Care announces COVID-19 testing programs for universities & colleges

  Aug. 11th, 2020 10:45 am
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  UB: How to achieve health equity during a global pandemic topic of Igniting Hope conference

  Aug. 11th, 2020 10:45 am
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  NYS Legislature to hold hearing on impact of COVID-19 on 2020 primary elections

  Aug. 11th, 2020 10:00 am
• 
  Cuomo launches new PSA as latest in series of 'Mask Up, America' campaign

  Aug. 10th, 2020 4:55 pm
• 
  Niagara County hosting drive-thru event offering cloth masks and hand sanitizer

  Aug. 10th, 2020 4:50 pm
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  COVID-19: Western New York has highest positive infection rate over 3-day period

  Aug. 10th, 2020 11:15 am
• 
  Cuomo, Stewart-Cousins, Heastie send joint letter to New York's congressional delegation outlining urgent need for federal aid for state & local governments

  Aug. 7th, 2020 4:10 pm
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  Representing NYS adult care facilities, ESAAL testifies before NYS Legislature on COVID-19 challenges

  Aug. 7th, 2020 3:25 pm
• 
  Cuomo: Schools can reopen in New York

  Aug. 7th, 2020 12:35 pm
• 
  Cuomo unanimously voted to serve as National Governors Association chair

  Aug. 7th, 2020 11:00 am
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  Higgins: Expanded national service would support COVID-19 recovery

  Aug. 7th, 2020 10:55 am
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  City of Niagara Falls seeks to reallocate CDBG funds for COVID-19 testing

  Aug. 7th, 2020 9:45 am
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  Cuomo: Schools will reopen on a regional basis

  Aug. 6th, 2020 9:40 pm
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  New York gyms not opening anytime soon

  Aug. 6th, 2020 9:35 pm
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  Mount St. Mary's Hospital Neighborhood Health Center receives COVID-19 antibody grant funding

  Aug. 6th, 2020 11:55 am
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  Department of Financial Services takes action to protect patients from PPE fees

  Aug. 6th, 2020 11:30 am
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  Reopening schools: NYSUT, UFT demand clear, statewide policy for building shutdown, tracing, quarantine protocols in event of positive COVID-19 cases

  Aug. 5th, 2020 9:45 am
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  Cuomo: More than $2.3 million awarded through 'New York Forward' loan fund

  Aug. 4th, 2020 1:10 pm
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  COVID-19: Rhode Island meets metrics to qualify for travel advisory; WNY infection rate drops

  Aug. 4th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  COVID-19: Western New York has highest rate of infection on Sunday

  Aug. 3rd, 2020 6:00 pm
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  Ortt: Democrat-controlled nursing home hearing fails to get answers on deaths from DOH in absence of subpoenas

  Aug. 3rd, 2020 5:45 pm
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  Grand Island Central School District: Hybrid reopening of school planned for September

  Aug. 3rd, 2020 11:10 am
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  Town of Niagara Senior Center to remain closed

  Aug. 3rd, 2020 11:05 am
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  Cuomo: 'Just because a school district says we're open does not mean students are going to go'

  Aug. 2nd, 2020 3:35 pm
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  UB: If widely deployed, strategies such as wearing masks can help WNY avoid a COVID-19 outbreak like those in the South & West

  Aug. 1st, 2020 7:00 am
• 
  North Tonawanda School District superintendent Q&A on district reopening plans

  Jul. 31st, 2020 5:35 pm
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  New protections for homeowners, renters in pandemic

  Jul. 31st, 2020 5:10 pm
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  ACEP warns against COVID-19 misinformation

  Jul. 31st, 2020 4:35 pm
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  New York counties to Congress: No skinny bill

  Jul. 31st, 2020 4:35 pm
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  Cuomo: More than $30 million to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing & flu prevention in advance of fall flu season

  Jul. 31st, 2020 10:35 am
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  Cuomo: 12 NYS companies to start producing COVID-19-related equipment & supplies to support in-state needs

  Jul. 31st, 2020 10:35 am
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  Poloncarz: Erie County has had 'pretty stern conversations' with bar, restaurant owners

  Jul. 29th, 2020 5:10 pm
• 
  Cuomo issues letter to New York's congressional delegation calling on them to ensure $500 billion in unrestricted state aid is included in any Senate-passed relief package

  Jul. 29th, 2020 1:20 pm
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  NYSSBA: Board members wary of safely reopening schools in September without additional funding

  Jul. 29th, 2020 11:30 am
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  AARP comments on nursing home immunity

  Jul. 29th, 2020 10:55 am
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  MAAC cancels falls sports - basketball, hockey not included

  Jul. 29th, 2020 10:00 am
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  Niagara University launches augmented reality network to increase student safety

  Jul. 29th, 2020 9:55 am
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  Cuomo adds 3 states to travel list, provides SLA update, invites Major League Baseball to NYS

  Jul. 28th, 2020 4:45 pm
• 
  Norris reports on legislative session

  Jul. 28th, 2020 4:30 pm
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  NYSSMA cancels 2020 All State Festival & Winter Conference

  Jul. 28th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  Catholic Charities WIC Healthy Baby Festival to go virtual

  Jul. 28th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  Higgins urges CBP to create guidance on caregiver crossings as US-Canada border travel restrictions continue

  Jul. 28th, 2020 10:40 am
• 
  Cuomo announces progress of technology 'SWAT' partnership in assisting New Yorkers during COVID-19

  Jul. 27th, 2020 3:45 pm
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  Niagara County: Wydysh, Stapleton provide updates on eateries, travel advisory, school reopening & TTP

  Jul. 27th, 2020 3:05 pm
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  Villa Maria details plans for reopening, in-person classes for its fall 2020 semester

  Jul. 27th, 2020 1:45 pm
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  Hochul: Stay safe and support local businesses with a 'staycation' in Niagara Falls

  Jul. 27th, 2020 1:30 pm
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  Seneca Resorts & Casinos postpones entertainment shows through October

  Jul. 27th, 2020 12:20 pm
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  Coronavirus stats for July 27

  Jul. 27th, 2020 12:15 pm
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  Unproven 'stem cell' therapies for COVID-19 pose harm to public, says UB expert

  Jul. 27th, 2020 10:55 am
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  Cuomo calls on Republican members of New York's congressional delegation to fight for state, local aid in federal stimulus package

  Jul. 27th, 2020 9:00 am
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  County executives challenge Senate, congressional leaders to support those on pandemic's front line

  Jul. 25th, 2020 12:05 pm
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  Cuomo: Multiagency task force has inspected nearly 1,100 bars & restaurants for COVID-19 violations, leading to dozens of charges, 10 license suspensions this week

  Jul. 24th, 2020 4:45 pm
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  Senate & Assembly majorities advance legislation limiting immunity for health care services

  Jul. 24th, 2020 11:45 am
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  Emergency physicians & nurses remind patients 'ER is safest place in a medical emergency'

  Jul. 22nd, 2020 8:00 pm
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  Higgins calls for swift action to reopen waterfront destinations

  Jul. 22nd, 2020 7:40 pm
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  Govs. Cuomo & Hogan call on Congress to pass $500 billion state stabilization fund in next COVID-19 relief package

  Jul. 22nd, 2020 1:25 pm
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  Niagara Falls seeking answers to pulled testing resources for COVID-19

  Jul. 22nd, 2020 1:15 pm
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  SBDC offers free eCommerce webinar

  Jul. 22nd, 2020 12:05 pm
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  Cuomo: Younger people in bars the issue when it comes to spreading coronavirus

  Jul. 21st, 2020 5:10 pm
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  Hotel industry, reeling from COVID-19 economic fallout, lays out priorities for 'COVID 4.0'

  Jul. 21st, 2020 3:20 pm
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  Mayor Walter Sendzik applauds new Government of Canada agreement to fund a 'safe economic restart' plan that includes funding for Canadian municipalities

  Jul. 21st, 2020 3:20 pm
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  Buffalo History Museum welcomes guests back with free admission starting Aug. 1

  Jul. 21st, 2020 1:50 pm
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  Cuomo: Individuals traveling to New York from 10 additional states required to quarantine for 14 days

  Jul. 21st, 2020 1:50 pm
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  Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara will not reopen on July 24

  Jul. 21st, 2020 1:40 pm
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  Some assisted living communities forced to put visitation on hold

  Jul. 21st, 2020 1:35 pm
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  Cuomo, joined by Mayor Van R. Johnson, announces New York state to establish 2 church testing sites in Savannah COVID-19 hotspots

  Jul. 20th, 2020 4:30 pm
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  Cuomo: 2 threats remain in coronavirus battle; state will shut again if people noncompliant

  Jul. 20th, 2020 12:20 pm
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  Spectrum Health to resume on-site appointments; telehealth services still available

  Jul. 20th, 2020 12:00 pm
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  Coronavirus stats for July 20

  Jul. 20th, 2020 11:50 am
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  New York State Office for the Aging encourages older New Yorkers and caregivers to prepare for extreme heat this summer during pandemic

  Jul. 20th, 2020 10:05 am
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  NYSUT, AFT demand school districts follow state Department of Health guidance for reopening

  Jul. 20th, 2020 9:50 am
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  Schoellkopf Health Center visitation resumes in historic park

  Jul. 20th, 2020 9:50 am
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  Higgins wants answers from national testing czar on resources pulled from Western New York

  Jul. 17th, 2020 5:10 pm
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  Cuomo on bar, restaurant restrictions: 'Dining is eating. When you eat, it requires food.'

  Jul. 17th, 2020 4:30 pm
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  Cuomo launches national 'Mask Up America' campaign amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

  Jul. 17th, 2020 11:20 am
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  Attorney General James renews suspension of state debt collection for 4th time as coronavirus continues to impact New Yorkers' wallets

  Jul. 17th, 2020 11:05 am
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  Higgins' measure on northern border travel included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

  Jul. 17th, 2020 11:00 am
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  Visit Buffalo Niagara launches customer confidence program

  Jul. 17th, 2020 11:00 am
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  Hotel industry releases top 5 requirements to travel safely

  Jul. 17th, 2020 10:45 am
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  NYS Department of Health, State Office for the Aging announce plan to improve support services for long-term care residents and their families

  Jul. 17th, 2020 10:25 am
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  NYS Liquor Authority offers additional guidance on new bar & restaurant restrictions

  Jul. 17th, 2020 9:55 am
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  Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center reopening

  Jul. 16th, 2020 7:10 pm
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  Cuomo announces new regulations for bars & restaurants to ensure compliance with state social distancing, face covering orders

  Jul. 16th, 2020 2:25 pm
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  Schoellkopf Health Center begins limited visitation

  Jul. 16th, 2020 12:25 pm
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  Western New York Independent Living begins limited reopening

  Jul. 16th, 2020 9:40 am
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  New York state announces an additional $100 million in food assistance for SNAP recipients

  Jul. 16th, 2020 9:40 am
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  Cuomo announces special health insurance enrollment extension through NY State of Health marketplace

  Jul. 15th, 2020 3:35 pm
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  With COVID-19 cases surging in South & West, UB surgical resident's medical mission group shifts focus

  Jul. 15th, 2020 3:25 pm
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  UB unveils health guidelines for start of the new academic year

  Jul. 15th, 2020 2:50 pm
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  Cuomo statement on New York being named 'Most Responsible State In Fighting COVID-19' in new study by The Truth About Insurance

  Jul. 15th, 2020 2:50 pm
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  Limited visitation for assisted living communities now allowed

  Jul. 15th, 2020 10:15 am
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  NYS Department of Labor announces nearly 2,600 businesses have used shared work program to retain or rehire nearly 45,500 New Yorkers

  Jul. 15th, 2020 9:40 am
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  Cuomo announces new COVID-19 rental assistance program

  Jul. 15th, 2020 9:35 am
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  Statement by Higgins on extension of border restrictions between US & Canada

  Jul. 14th, 2020 6:10 pm
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  Senate & Assembly majorities announce joint legislative hearings on impact of COVID-19

  Jul. 14th, 2020 6:05 pm
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  Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin added to NYS travel advisory

  Jul. 14th, 2020 6:05 pm
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  Erie County COVID-19 data shows increase in cases in younger adults

  Jul. 13th, 2020 5:00 pm
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  Cuomo outlines metrics for school reopening

  Jul. 13th, 2020 4:40 pm
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  Cuomo: Travel enforcement operation at airports across state to help ensure travelers are following quarantine restrictions

  Jul. 13th, 2020 4:30 pm
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  Cuomo urges drivers to slow down in work zones as New York continues reopening

  Jul. 13th, 2020 3:05 pm

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