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

Hometown News

Gladys Knight to perform with BPO
Oct. 4th, 2022 3:55 pm
Red Brick mold removal process, price, more than expected - but cleaner promises 'healthy, safe environment to return to and work'
Oct. 4th, 2022 9:15 am
Speed limit lowered to 25 on Village of Lewiston roads - Center Street excluded
Oct. 3rd, 2022 1:50 pm
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York
Oct. 3rd, 2022 9:25 am
New state & national record-setting pumpkin weighs in at 2,554 lbs.
Oct. 3rd, 2022 9:20 am
NYS DOL Commissioner Roberta Reardon announces decision regarding farm worker overtime
Sep. 30th, 2022 5:30 pm
15 finalists for 43North 2022 startup competition
Sep. 30th, 2022 5:20 pm
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York unveils new meeting space
Sep. 30th, 2022 9:55 am
$150 million in funding opportunities for arts & culture organizations
Sep. 30th, 2022 7:00 am
NCCC Foundation's scholarship gala offers one-of-a-kind auction
Sep. 29th, 2022 7:00 am
Community Missions: 12th annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery & understanding
Sep. 28th, 2022 10:55 am
Artpark presents 'En Plein Air' Oct. 8
Sep. 27th, 2022 4:30 pm
Community Missions to hold inaugural blessing of the animals this Saturday
Sep. 27th, 2022 9:50 am
Higgins, Ortt respond to Canada's plan to lift northern border restrictions
Sep. 27th, 2022 9:50 am
LCA embarks upon 'Spirit of Victory' sculpture restoration
Sep. 26th, 2022 7:00 am
Higgins: $2.5 million in new federal funding for investments in Niagara Falls State Park
Sep. 23rd, 2022 4:15 pm
Niagara Falls Convention Center supports community
Sep. 23rd, 2022 4:00 pm
Sandy Dugan gets ride of a lifetime
Sep. 23rd, 2022 11:00 am
Frontier House interior specs delivered, awaiting approval
Sep. 23rd, 2022 11:00 am
Town of Niagara takes steps to fill police positions
Sep. 23rd, 2022 11:00 am
Niagara County health director provides update on vaccine, tips for fall
Sep. 23rd, 2022 7:35 am
Groundbreaking for $21 million renovation project at Kleinhans Music Hall
Sep. 21st, 2022 7:30 pm
Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival is back on Center Street this weekend
Sep. 20th, 2022 7:00 am
'Friday Night Smackdown': WWE returns to Buffalo this December
Sep. 19th, 2022 12:55 pm
Wildlife Festival returns to Niagara Power Vista Sept. 24-25
Sep. 19th, 2022 7:00 am
Developer looking to convert Lewiston Event Center into self-storage
Sep. 16th, 2022 11:15 am
Kinney looks to improve Lewiston waterfront properties
Sep. 16th, 2022 11:05 am
Record crowd at 'Lewiston Jeopardy'
Sep. 16th, 2022 10:35 am
Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce announces gala awardees
Sep. 16th, 2022 7:00 am
Buffalo backers: Vote for WNY's top chicken wings, pizza, place to watch a game
Sep. 15th, 2022 11:50 pm

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