New York State has launched a new web portal to provide information and access to vaccines in the wake of measles cases in the state. There have been four total cases of measles in New York State so far this year, three in New York City and one in … [Read more...]
Fredonia Under Boil Water Order
The Village of Fredonia is under a boil water order from the County Health Department. The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued the order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied … [Read more...]
NYS Assessing Impacts on IV Fluid Supplies Following Hurricane Helene
New York State is assessing potential impacts on IV fluid supplies following Hurricane Helene. Governor Kathy Hochul said that while there is no official shortage of intravenous fluid in New York at this time, the state is actively coordinating … [Read more...]
NYS Has First Human Death From Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Almost A Decade
New York State's first person to contract Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in almost a decade has died. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared the virus spread by … [Read more...]
WIC Recipients Eligible For $50 In Farmers’ Market Coupons
Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals can visit their local WIC clinic to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Says Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19 Have Increased
Governor Kathy Hochul has provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York State and around the country. Hochul said hospitalizations have increased compared to the same … [Read more...]
Research Finds Bird Flu Stays Stable On Milking Equipment For At Least An Hour
Research has found that bird flu, or H5N1 virus, stays stable on milking equipment for at least one hour. The report came from researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Emory University in Emerging Infectious … [Read more...]
Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert In Place for WNY
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Western New York, going in to place at noon on Tuesday and lasting until 8 p.m. Thursday. This advisory is for all counties in Western New York. People are advised to drink plenty … [Read more...]
Black Bass Season Begins June 15
Black bass season begins Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Has Begun In NYS
The 2024 Harmful Algal Bloom notification season has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the … [Read more...]
