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Health
Erie County warns of seasonal rise in bat encounters; urges rabies precautions
Erie County Health warns of a seasonal uptick in bat encounters, reports a July record of 150 people approved for rabies PEP, and urges residents to report possible exposures and keep pets vaccinated.
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New York launches Empire State MWBE Hub to modernize MWBE certification; Buffalo, Erie County included
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Empire State MWBE Hub, a new mobile-friendly platform to modernize MWBE certification, appeals, customer service and the certified-business directory. The system is available at mwbe.esd.ny.gov and will coordinate with Erie County and the City of Buffalo JCC.
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Gov. Hochul urges accelerated testing after radioactive contamination found in Niagara and Erie counties
Governor Kathy Hochul urged the EPA to accelerate testing after radioactive contamination was discovered across Niagara and Erie counties. The state and federal agencies planned a 5 p.m. community briefing at the Niagara Falls Convention Center; the EPA has offered relocation to four families so far.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul to make housing announcement in Erie County; livestream available
Gov. Kathy Hochul will make a housing announcement in Erie County on July 20, 2026 at approximately 10:45 a.m.; a live stream and satellite feed details were provided by the Governor's Office.
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Gov. Hochul to hold Erie County roundtable on data centers; event livestreamed
The Governor's Office says Gov. Kathy Hochul will hold a roundtable in Erie County on data centers at about 12:30 p.m.; the event will be livestreamed and satellite coordinates were provided for broadcasters.
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Hochul orders one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers, highlights Western New York roundtable
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing state permitting for new hyperscale data centers for up to one year while New York develops a statewide regulatory framework and a Community Investment Framework for localities.
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Sports
GAME RECAP: Buffalo Bisons vs Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8/21/26
Sean Keys drove in five runs on two home runs en route to a Buffalo Bisons 8-0 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday evening at Sahlen Field. It…
