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COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in Allegany County

WEBVaccinations are available by appointment only. The link to register is posted and open on the www.alleganyco.com website. If you are unable to book a vaccine …

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Mark Hamister died of COVID; his children are now urging others …

WEBMark Hamister was a successful businessman and a family man. He died of COVID-19 at the age of 69, and he was unvaccinated. "What he did say on the phone in …

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2-alarm fire rips through Clarence home; emergency demolition …

WEBThe Erie County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the origin of the fire, which caused $200,000 in damages to the structure and another $100,000 to …

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Breast cancer risk assessment tool helps doctors and patients

WEBA lifetime risk score of 7% means a woman's estimated risk of developing breast cancer through age 90 is 7%. Mammogram guidelines are for women at average …

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2 people shot in City of Buffalo; SWAT unit called to the scene

WEBBuffalo Police officers were called to the 100 block of Zenner Street shortly past 12:30 p.m. Saturday. A SWAT unit was called in, and people are being urged to …

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State budget eliminates co-pays for insulin wgrz.com

WEBThe $237B state budget includes a provision that eliminates co-pays for insulin for any New Yorker on state-regulated health insurance plans. ALBANY, N.Y. — With …

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Mental illness and homelessness wgrz.com

WEBFunding for this effort has reached $1 billion dollars for the 2024 State Budget for mental health care. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a press conference that …

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Borderland music festival in East Aurora announces lineup

WEBEAST AURORA, N.Y. — The lineup for September's Borderland Festival has been announced. The Black Crowes will headline the three-day event, scheduled for …

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These cancers are diagnosed the most often in Western New York

WEBOur partners at Business Firstcombed through the numbers of the New York State Cancer register and found the most common diagnosed cancers in WNY. Lung …

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Who did the Buffalo Bills pick in the draft

WEBORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills entered the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft with seven picks remaining in Rounds 4 through 7. While the early rounds …

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Neighborhood Health Center getting major renovations wgrz.com

WEBThe $9 million Mattina project was partially funded by a $7.67 million New York State capital grant. It is one of two recent investments by Neighborhood Health …

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Red Cross helping 2 people following Lockport kitchen fire

WEBA report of a fire on the 1200 block of West Jackson Street was received around 2:10 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, Lockport Fire personnel witnessed heavy …

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New mental health clinic opens up at West Side Bazaar

WEBTwo Buffalo women saw a need and a unique space for their counseling services, so they opened their office at the West Side Bazaar in November to serve the …

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces details for health care …

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — Back in January, Gov. Kathy Hochul made bold promises to health care workers and hospitals across the state. Recruit more workers and $3,000 …

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Students and faculty upset over AI Robot 'Sophia' giving …

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. — Many students at D'Youville University say they are not happy. "I think it's odd that the college is promoting AI technology when it's the very …

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'It's been hard' North Idaho nurse loses home in house fire

WEBRATHDRUM, Idaho — The sour smell of burnt wood and plastic wafts over Trina Wallace's land in Rathdrum, after an electrical fire destroyed her mobile home …

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NFL to allow players to wear Guardian Caps during games

WEBPreviously, Guardian Caps could only be used in practices. The NFL mandated Guardian Caps for most players during preseason practices and in the regular …

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Israeli woman has lifesaving surgery in Buffalo wgrz.com

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. — An Israeli family is back home after traveling to Buffalo so their 18-year-old daughter could have brain surgery at Gates Vascular Institute. They …

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Chautauqua County: COVID-19 Level High wgrz.com

WEBWatch on. Chautauqua County health officials announced Friday that the county is now designated as having a 'high' COVID-19 community level.

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Catholic Health opts for 'on the spot' hiring in response to nursing

WEBOn Wednesday, 100 people signed up for interviews to be nurses, nurse assistants and immediate treatments assistants at Mercy Hospital.

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Funding announced for mental and behavioral health services …

WEBBUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that a $13.5 million grant for suicide prevention was awarded through an initiative with the State …

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Stolen vehicle report leads to police chase in Niagara County

WEBNIAGARA, N.Y. — A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a woman's car from her driveway, leading to a police chase that saw a tire deflation device …

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Mike's Subs Express hits the links

WEBA Kenmore restaurant is teaming up with a food truck/catering operator to take over concessions at three Town of Tonawanda locations.

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Lockport clinic moving to a bigger space wgrz.com

WEBLOCKPORT, N.Y. — It’s taken two years, but the Community Health Center of Buffalo is a step closer to moving its Lockport clinic to a larger space with expanded …

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RSV symptoms in adults wgrz.com

WEBOn Wednesday, the New York State Department of Health posted a chart on social media saying RSV cases are outpacing both flu and COVID cases this fall.

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Hochul says more must be done concerning Black maternal health

WEBNEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochulwas in New York City on Saturday for the first rally of Black History Month. The governor was invited to the House of Justice in …

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