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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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Air Quality Health Advisory stays in effect for Western New York; state distributes N95-style masks
State officials say Western New York may see air "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" on July 17. More than 100,000 N95-style masks have been made available to counties and masks are being distributed at several Thruway rest stops.
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Hochul: Smoke from Canadian wildfires will make Western New York’s air ‘very unhealthy’
Gov. Kathy Hochul warned smoke from Canadian wildfires could push air quality into the "very unhealthy" range in Western New York and urged residents to stay indoors and monitor AirNow.gov.
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Air Quality Health Advisory issued July 15 for Western New York as Canadian wildfire smoke moves across state
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect July 15 for parts of Western New York due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion and monitor local AQI forecasts.
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“I Know There’s A Better Game Inside Of Us” | Lindy Ruff Ahead Of The Home Opener | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media ahead of the home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 3, 2026. He discussed the tea…
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“I Know There’s A Better Game Inside Of Us” | Lindy Ruff Ahead Of The Home Opener | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media ahead of the home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 3, 2026. He discussed the tea…
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Rivera secures $50,000 for school-based health center at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Assemblymember Jon Rivera announced $50,000 in state funding to update medical and technology equipment at the school-based health center at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, operated by Kaleida Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital.
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Say hello to Louis Crevier! 👋 #nhl #hockey #interview
Say hello to Louis Crevier! 👋 #nhl #hockey #interview
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What has happened to ‘Cornell 7’ after lawsuit accused them of rape?
A woman accused seven male students at Cornell University of drugging and raping her in October 2024.
