Tag: Western New York

The Breast Cancer Network of WNY has named longtime advocate and marketing professional Jennifer Calero as its new executive director, succeeding Rob Jones.

Mental Health Advocates of WNY has launched a Community Champions volunteer program, is holding its 6th annual Yogathon in October at The Atrium in downtown Buffalo and has set a Dec. 4 meat raffle in Williamsville, while recruiting part-time peer support workers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency Monday as measles cases increase across New York and neighboring Pennsylvania. The action comes weeks before the Nov. 3 general election, putting vaccination policy back at the center of a political fight over public health and federal authority.

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced the winners of its 2026 photo contest. Lockport and Buffalo images are among the top picks; winning photos will appear in the 2027 calendar.

NYPA and Governor Hochul announced Board-approved awards directing hydropower allocations and nearly $8 million in power-proceeds funding to projects in Western and Northern New York, supporting expansions in Cheektowaga, Lockport, Buffalo and a North Country plant.

Town of Tonawanda Supervisor John Flynn said the proposed increase is aimed at covering inflation, labor costs and public safety needs while avoiding steeper hikes later.