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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 orders statewide pause on new hyperscale data centers; directs GEIS and community investment framework
Governor Hochul ordered a temporary, statewide pause on certain permits for new hyperscale data centers while state agencies prepare a GEIS and a community investment framework to set uniform standards and community benefits.
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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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Payge’s Green Clean partners with Cleaning for a Reason to offer free home cleanings for WNY cancer patients
Payge’s Green Clean of Buffalo has joined Cleaning for a Reason to provide free home cleaning services to Western New York residents undergoing cancer treatment. Cleaning for a Reason’s website has application and eligibility information.
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Statewide air quality advisory: Western New York forecast ‘Unhealthy’ as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads
Governor Kathy Hochul expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory statewide as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes levels to 'Unhealthy' in Western New York; state agencies urge residents — especially sensitive groups and outdoor workers — to limit time outdoors and monitor local AQI.
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Hochul, DFS announce average 22% cut to workers’ compensation rates; administration says $1.7B+ in statewide savings
DFS approved an average 22% reduction in New York workers' compensation premium rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026; the administration says the change and NYSIF dividends amount to more than $1.7 billion in statewide savings.
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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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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.
