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Are the Amish Planning a Mass Exodus From New York?
Amish families in New York say they are having serious discussions about moving out of the state due to religious persecution.

The Tragic Tale of Upstate New York’s Most Polluted Lake
Untreated industrial waste, sewage, and chemical runoff severely contaminated this NYS lake, causing it to become one of the most polluted in the United States.

All Classrooms Getting Air Filters in Western New York
Kids will be breathing easier in classes soon throughout Erie County.

These Grocery Prices Have Doubled In Western New York
Gas isn't the only thing that has seen an increase in pricing since the pandemic started.

How to Grow Your Home Healthcare Business: Top 17 Home Care Advertising Ideas to Get More Home Care Leads
If you’ve been wondering how to grow your home care business, we’ve got a ton of things you can try!

Erie Co. SPCA Pauses Adoptions Out Of Concern For Animals
The SPCA Serving Erie County has paused dog adoptions through the end of this week after experiencing cases of dog pneumonia within its facility.

A Glimmer Of Hope In Pandemic News For WNY
In these days of rising COVID cases, there may be a reason for hope in Western New York.

Niagara Falls To Shine To Promote Hope For Cancer Victims
Niagara Falls will be illuminated in red and blue on Saturday, September 18, from 10:45 PM – 11:00 PM, to celebrate Lights of Hope honoring those who are being treated for cancer, their caregivers and those who have lost their lives to cancer.

Increasing Covid Numbers and School Have Parents in WNY Worried
Children all over Western New York head back to class next week with the Covid numbers more than twice as high as this time last year, something of concern to parents.

Air Purifiers In Every Classroom? Which Districts Are Doing It?
Austin Air Systems located in Buffalo’s industrial zone builds some of the most sophisticated air purifiers in the world.

Gov. Hochul: Safety Warrants Masks in Schools and Vaccines/Tests
Governor Kathy Hochul hit the ground running today by stressing safely reopening schools amid the pandemic is a top priority for her administration.

8 Things To Make Back To School Less Stressful and More Fun
As a new school year approaches, you and your children may still be facing uncertainty from the pandemic, specifically from the threat of the Delta variant. Thoughts of your children's physical health and safety, germ transmission and mask-wearing, or about how to prepare them socially and emotionally for a return to in-person learning.